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19-07-2025
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Largest gathering of fife and drum groups in the world returns to Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A historical event that some call 'the colonial Woodstock' is returning to Connecticut this weekend. Boat runs aground in Connecticut River, 25 people rescued The Deep River Ancient Muster is the oldest and largest gathering of fife and drum groups in the world. Ancient Muster Committee Member and Historian Mark Logsdon spoke with News 8 about the history of the event, what a 'muster' is and what to expect from this weekend's event. Watch the full video in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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18-07-2025
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Shuttered Michigan ski resort on the cusp of reopening
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After being closed for 25 years, a once-popular Michigan ski resort is on the cusp of returning. says it is in the middle of a final fundraising push to revive Sugar Loaf. The property, about 15 miles northwest of Traverse City, included a lodge, a golf course and an airstrip. The resort closed in 2000 and was in 2020 who funded the cleanup of the hotel and ski infrastructure. Sign up for the News 8 daily newsletter According to Leelanau Conservancy, the owner plans to donate the property to the nonprofit if it can raise the final $1.6 million to finish the restoration. 'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to restore a place that holds deep meaning for so many,' Leelanau Conservancy Executive Director Tom Nelson . 'We envision Sugar Loaf as a place where people of all ages and abilities can hike, bike, cross-country ski, play and reconnect with nature — where conservation and community come together on the mountaintop.' Ross Satterwhite, a representative for the anonymous owner, says the goal has always been to preserve Sugar Loaf. 'Ownership feels this land should belong to the community. Its goal has always been to see Sugar Loaf preserved and reopened to the public, not developed,' Satterwhite stated. 'By placing it in the capable hands of the Leelanau Conservancy, and through the support of its members and the community at large, ownership can ensure that future generations will enjoy Sugar Loaf's recreation and cherish its views forever.' The renovated property will include a publicly accessible trail network for hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, along with a summit pavilion to take in the scenery, a sledding hill, a natural playground and an outdoor gathering space. The conservancy says the work is also being done with the local ecosystem in mind, protecting native species and the Good Harbor Bay watershed. EGLE opens public comment on Line 5 tunnel project The nonprofit has already raised $6.4 million toward the final renovations but is putting out the call to the public to truly make Sugar Loaf a community space. 'More than a memory, Sugar Loaf will be a living legacy of conservation and recreation for everyone, forever,' Leelanau Conservancy stated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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16-07-2025
- Politics
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Michigan lawmaker introduces bill to require cursive to be taught in schools
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A state lawmaker has introduced a new bill to require Michigan schools to once again teach cursive. State Rep. Brenda Carter, D-Pontiac, last month. It was referred to the State House Committee on Education and Workforce. Sign up for the News 8 daily newsletter Carter, who has introduced a similar bill in each of her three prior terms, believes knowing cursive helps students connect to historical culture. 'Many children today are not being taught how to read or write in cursive — a foundational skill that not only enables them to sign their own name, but also gives them access to important historical documents, including many of our nation's founding texts,' . According to Carter, her passed out of the House with bipartisan support but never advanced out of committee in the Senate. Carter says she continues to support the bill because she believes it is 'important.' 'This is a commonsense step to help ensure our students aren't left behind when it comes to a skill that connects them to both practical tasks and our shared history and culture,' she said. If passed, the bill would require the Michigan Department of Education to develop a series of lesson plans for teaching how to read and write cursive script no later than June 1, 2027. It would be required to be taught starting with the 2027-28 school year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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25-06-2025
- Health
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GRPM closed Wednesday after discovery of potentially unstable drugs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Rapids Public Museum is closed Wednesday after team members identified potentially unstable drugs in one of the museum's exhibits. The museum's 'The Streets of Old Grand Rapids' exhibit is a recreation of the city in the 1890s, and it includes 11 storefronts based on actual businesses from the time. One storefront is the Rudell Drug Store, which features all original fixtures: According to when the real drug store in Sault Ste. Marie closed in 1969, the entire interior was disassembled and shipped to Grand Rapids. During a curatorial review of the drug store, museum staff identified 'several pharmaceuticals that can degrade over time and become unstable,' a spokesperson for GRPM told News 8. The discovery prompted the museum to close Wednesday, in accordance with its safety policy. GRPM said it informed public safety officials, who removed the materials. 'Museum staff regularly review and research best practices for safe collections management,' Kellie Rosekrans, the museum's director of marketing, wrote in an email to News 8. 'As safety protocols are updated, we make changes to our exhibits to ensure the safety of the visitors and the preservation of the Collections.' The museum says it hopes to reopen Thursday as usual. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-06-2025
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Route 9 North closed due to rollover crash in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Conn (WTNH) — A rollover crash closed Route 9 North in Middletown on Sunday, officials said. Moped driver killed in hit-and-run in Fairfield At approximately 4:42 p.m. police responded to an overturned vehicle near Exit 22 in Middletown. Minor injuries have been reported. One person was transported to Hartford Hospital for treatment. Route 9 remains closed at this time. This is a developing story. Stay with News 8 for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
