Curtis News

Author Christopher Paul Curtis 's new book, published in January, " The Mighty Miss Malone ," starts off in Gary, Indiana before the protagonist's family troubles land them in "a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan." There, Deza Malone, her mother and brother hope to find their father who left in search of work some time before.

The dust is still settling from the last-minute overhaul of MI Fest, the fledgling rock show scheduled Saturday at Michigan International Speedway .

Michigan State Police are investigating a drowning in Mackinac County . They say several fishermen saw a boat traveling in circles on South Manistique Lake in Portage Township Sunday evening.

If you love to eat, what could be better than a delicious day sampling tasty treats such as homemade jams and artisan cheeses and then having a gourmet lunch prepared especially for you by a chef using fresh, local produce? That would be a Wow! in my book.

Tags: le tour de mont pleasant , Max and Emily's , Sacred Heart Parish , Summer Festival , USA Cycling Le Tour de Mont Pleasant and the Mount Pleasant Summer Festival will be held side by side for the first time this year.