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Northern Michigan woman, dog killed while on walk by woman driving under influence
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LELAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Lake Leelanau girl has died after she was struck by a automotive whereas strolling her canine on Thursday in Leelanau County.
In accordance with Michigan State Police, 43-year-old Evelyn Ella Kellogg of Lake Leelanau was hit and killed whereas strolling her canine on South Lake Shore Drive in Leland Township on Thursday.
Michigan State Police troopers responded to a report of a deadly crash involving a pedestrian at roughly 7:22 p.m.
Preliminary investigation signifies the 43-year-old was strolling her canine northbound on the southbound shoulder of the street when she was hit by a northbound touring car.
The automotive was pushed by Christen Kelly Landry, 52, of Lake Leelanau.
Officers say each Kellogg and her canine died on the scene.
The 52-year-old driver had consumed alcohol previous to the crash, based on police, and was arrested and brought to the Leelanau County Jail.
Landry was arraigned on Friday within the 86th District Court docket in Leelanau County on one rely of working underneath the affect inflicting demise.
Her bond was set at $100,000 and she or he is scheduled to look once more in courtroom on Dec. 21.
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation celebrates placemaking grant
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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its placemaking grant.
The Public Spaces, Community Places Grant was used to fund projects like the Marquette Skate Plaza.
Skate Plaza Committee Member Nheena Weyer Ittner said this was one of the first projects that used the program’s funding.
“It was a learning experience for them, huge learning experience for the skate plaza,” Ittner said. “We ended up being successful after a hectic, scary, exhilarating month-long campaign.”
MEDC Senior Community Development Manager Lindsey Clark explained the grant uses crowdfunding to generate public attention and interest in placemaking projects.
“We really focus on gathering that support from the community through crowdfunding for the projects,” Clark said. “Then the MEDC is able to come in and help match that local support to bring the projects to life.”
The grant used to match crowdfunding up to $50,000. Over the years, Clark explained the grant’s cap has been raised to $75,000 to incentivize inclusive projects.
“If your project incorporates that ADA and universal design to the project,” Clark said. “We are really trying to focus on bringing projects that are available for all types of folks to enjoy in the community.”
The Marquette Skate Plaza was crowdfunded with $10,000 and then was matched by the MEDC.
Ittner said grants like this encourage involvement from the community.
“When you have that matching fund kind of dangled in front of you, it just makes people more willing to give,” Ittner said. “Because they know that if we get to a particular goal the MEDC will make their dollar double.”
Marquette is one of the last stops for the MEDC’s Public Spaces, Community Places Grant Tour. Representatives will be heading downstate on Saturday.
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Morning 4: Missing Fenton man believed to have drowned in SE Michigan lake — and more news
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Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.
Body pulled from SE Michigan lake belongs to missing Genesee County man
The body of a missing Genesee County man was found Thursday in a private lake at the edge of Livingston County.
See the story here.
Popular chicken restaurant opens new location in Macomb County
A popular chicken restaurant chain has opened its newest location in Macomb County.
Read more here.
Twin girls hurt after lighting powerful firework in bathroom of Metro Detroit home
Twin 11-year-old girls were injured Thursday after they brought a powerful firework into a bathroom in their River Rouge home and lit it.
See more here.
Biden’s debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump
Above all, Joe Biden’s allies wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage to help put to rest questions about the 81-year-old Democrat’s physical and mental acuity.
But on the biggest stage in U.S. politics on Thursday night, Biden did not meet their modest expectations.
Read the report here.
Weather: Storms this weekend in Metro Detroit: What to expect
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Michigan voters react to debate | CNN Politics
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Here’s how a panel of swing state voters thought Biden and Trump performed
CNN’s Laura Coates speaks with a panel of Michigan voters to get their reactions to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump’s performances during CNN’s presidential debate.
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