Blace Carpenter

Newsroom Intern for Bridge Michigan and WCMU Public Media. Previously at The Alpena News, Greenville Daily News and the Grand Haven Tribune

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Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a rally in Lansing on Sunday with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders to double down on his promises of expanding healthcare and voting against foreign aid.

Reporting for @BridgeMichigan and @WCMUNews

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Sell out or repair? Homeowners torn after Michigan’s historic flooding  https://t.co/CuJ7VvCCHf

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Michigan playing catch-up on drone race, but manufacturing past should help https://t.co/JDSowdrpra

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Petoskey cracks down on light pollution in bid to become dark sky city https://t.co/C62DXt3x46

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Some green energy projects struggle in Michigan amid local opposition https://t.co/dCC15WyZyc

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In Petoskey, where homes top $1M, some push zoning reform, mortgage relief https://t.co/mrm5L3sjqf

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Mackinac Island ferry fight to continue despite legislation https://t.co/BU02Lt1Nsv

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Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’ https://t.co/EHggQC3jzR

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Lawmakers give Mackinac Island control of ferry rates. Neighbors aren’t happy https://t.co/yhyxGtK1Dv

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Former Central Michigan baseball player Dean Brown has filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming he was physically assaulted by an assistant coach and later retaliated against.

CMU's Athletic Communications said that “CMU does not comment on pending litigation.”

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Power of the Press
The News continues 126-year tradition of printing stories
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Central Michigan Life sat down with President Neil MacKinnon to discuss how his transition to Mount Pleasant has been and what CMU should expect under his presidency. ⁠

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The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe is looking into a five to 10-year plan to renovate and restore the remaining buildings of the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial School in the hopes of honoring those affected by its dreadful history.
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Before 9 a.m. 177 ballots were submitted at Union Township Hall. Poll worker Mary Bentley said people arrived to vote before it opened.

"There were a lot of people that were here early, before 7 o'clock, and standing in the rain ... I think it's going to be a steady flow."

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Olivia Caylor, 22, of Mount Pleasant voted this morning at Flancher Elementary School. She said it's important to use your voice and cast your vote on Election Day.

At around 8:20, there were around 84 voters. Poll workers said they are expecting up to 1,000.

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Greenville boys also roll to victory over Central Montcalm: https://t.co/MVneJNASdY (by @BlaceCarpenter)

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TODAY: Picking passion: Upcoming movie to document Greenville native breaking a Guinness World Record for playing mandolin

• The Right Place presents on workforce talent and economic forecasts for Grand Rapids and Montcalm County

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On Saturday, the Danish Festival hosted Cranbrook Planetarium in Greenville for people of all ages to enjoy: https://t.co/rQNfOQSThe (by @BlaceCarpenter)

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After nearly three decades in the U.S. Marine Corps, Col. Eric Adams brought his military career to an end with family and friends joining him in celebration in Eureka Township: https://t.co/xOtXL6RiFc (by @BlaceCarpenter)

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TODAY: Turk Lake resident named Top Dog Handler at Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America event

• Tracy Zamarron named new dean of MCC Health & Human Services

• Four local people killed in July 6 Clinton County accident, fifth person survives