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(NEXSTAR) — Roughly 300 additional Big Lots stores are set to be closed as speculation that the company could file for bankruptcy looms. In early July, Big Lots warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In a new SEC filing, submitted on July 31, Big Lots said the total number of closures could reach 315, much higher than the originally agreed number of 150. Company leaders have pointed to inflation and difficulties in competing, saying they had “a substantial doubt” in their ability to continue. Between the...

"Ferris State professor Barry Mehler had a message for students who wanted to file a complaint with a school dean: 'F--k you' A professor at Ferris State University in Michigan has been placed on administrative leave after telling students that they are "vectors of disease" in a course video to students. The video, posted to YouTube by Ferris State University History Professor Barry Mehler on Jan. 9, shows him greeting students while wearing a mask and what appears to be a space helmet. Mehler told students that "civilization is collapsing" and "life on your planet is going extinct," before telling...

We have several upcoming events this month around the state. Mecosta Co Chapter Formation @ Green Twp Hall in Paris Date: Friday, May 17, 2002 Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Location: Green Twp Hall 21431 Northland Drive Paris, Mi 49338 Description: Mecosta County Chapter Formation Meeting. Meeting - Ionia County Chapter@Ionia VFW Hall w/Alan Cropsey Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: Ionia VFW Hall M-66 1 block North of M-21 Ionia, MI 48846 Description: Guest speakers: Ross Dykman and Alan Cropsey. Meeting - Washtenaw County Chapter - Tri County Sportsman's League Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 Time: 7:30 P.M....