Memorial Day

Congressman Dan Kildee issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day: "Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for our country's brave men and women who, throughout history, have given their lives to defend our nation and its freedoms...

An estimated 1.1 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend according to AAA Michigan. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 23rd to Monday, May 27th...

Preliminary reports from the Michigan State Police (MSP) show that eight people lost their lives in seven separate traffic crashes during the 2012 Memorial Day holiday weekend. In comparison, nine people died in traffic crashes during the 2011 Memorial Day Holiday weekend...

With Memorial Day almost here, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is reminding motorists to make safety a priority during their holiday travel. Again this year, MSP troopers will join their counterparts from across the country in the international safety initiative, Operation C...

To help make travel easier, the Michigan department of Transportation (MDOT) is lifting traffic restrictions on 94 of 132 projects statewide during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 25, and continuing until 6 a...

Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of grilling season. So does that mean you will be firing up your barbecue come May 28?

The more then 1.1 million Michigan motorists planning to travel this upcoming holiday weekend will pay an average $3.73 per gallon for gas this week, up 4.6 cents from last week but down 18 cents from last year, according to AAA Michigan...

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that all offices and the Office f the Great seal will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Secretary of State SUPER!Centers normally offer Saturday hours but will be closed on Saturday, May 26...

Memorial Day is a holiday that was created to honor the fallen soldiers of the Confederate and Union Armed Forces of the American Civil War, it was extended after the first World War to commemorate all soldiers of all wars. We currently use this as a kick-off of summer vacations. Below is my top five list of happenings in the area, as well as a couple day trips that you can take. Whether you plan