Michigan, Pennsylvania put limits on families seeking food aid

Howell — The 2010 Buick Enclave parked in her garage kept Michigan resident Renee Moore from getting food stamps for two months last year, even though her family’s income had dropped to below the poverty level, her husband’s Ford Explorer had 300,000 miles on it and her family had less than $1,000 in the bank.

Woman arrested for child abuse, torture

Oceola Township-- A 34-year-old Oceola Township woman was arrested Friday on first degree child abuse and torture charges for the abuse of her 3-year-old stepgrandson.

‘Official’ Michigan groundhog Woody’s prediction: Early spring

Michigan’s official groundhog, Howell's Woody the woodchuck, predicted this morning that we're in for an early spring.

• Photos: Woody the Woodchuck calls for early spring

Livingston's Woody the woodchuck to weigh in

Howell — Woody the woodchuck has walked around with a little added swagger after Punxsutawney Phil’s disastrous, incorrect weather prediction last winter.