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Your guide to the 2024 Saginaw County Fair
CHESANING, MI — It’s summertime, and that means county fair season in the Great Lakes Bay Region and across the state. This year, the Saginaw County Fair will take place Tuesday, July 30, through Saturday, Aug. 3, at the county fairgrounds, 11350 Peet Road in Chesaning. If you...
USA’s Betson commits to Davis & Elkins
SEBEWAING TWP. — Unionville-Sebewaing Area’s Rylie Betson has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows during her high school softball career. Despite the lows, she never let her love of softball falter, as she signed on Feb. 12 to continue playing the sport at the next level.
One person dead, another hospitalized after shooting in Flint
FLINT, Mich. - One person is dead and another was rushed to the hospital after a shooting on Sunday afternoon. Flint Police say the shooting occurred shortly after 2 p.m. in the 2000 block of S. Dort Hwy. One woman suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Another victim was hospitalized. "We...
Vassar library offers July 27 fun for ‘grown-ups’
VASSAR — Bullard Sanford Memorial Library in Vassar is hosting an adults-only event for community members Saturday, July 27. The “Cinco de Mayo done American Style” program offers adults a fun night out to eat, drink, and play some games. The event, from 6-9 p.m., is free....
Flint Drop Fest will feature over 100 performances for 12th year of celebration
Flint, MI — Flint Drop Fest will return for its 12th annual electronic music and art festival on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The free event will take place in Downtown Flint between noon and 10 p.m. Free curbside parking will be available, and two $5 parking ramps will be located off of East and West Kearsley.
Bikers ride to raise money for Flint officer with cancer
Saturday's fundraiser was for Flint Police Detective Maria Reed, who has been with the Flint Police Department since 2016. Bikers ride to raise money for Flint officer with cancer. Saturday's fundraiser was for Flint Police Detective Maria Reed, who has been with the Flint Police Department since 2016.
Michigan Gas Prices Climb by 10 Cents, Detroit Sees 11 Cent Rise as Regional Discrepancies Surface
Michigan residents are facing a surge in gas prices, with a recent increase averaging 10 cents from the previous week. The current price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $3.68 per gallon, a notable uptick of 14 cents compared to last month and an additional 17 cents from the same period in 2023. This price adjustment means that filling a standard 15-gallon tank now averages around $55, providing a slight economic reprieve of approximately $3 when compared to the peak prices experienced in August of last year. These figures were released by AAA-The Auto Club Group, as The Detroit News reported.
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Rubin: Fox2 anchor needs a kidney — but not for herself
Hilary Golston needs a kidney, but she doesn't know how to ask. It's not for her. It's for her mother. And as a reporter and weekend anchor at WJBK-TV (Channel 2), she holds a powerful bullhorn. "But that's my professional side," Golston says. "This is personal. I don't want to...
2 grizzly bears enter restricted area at Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo said that nobody was injured when two grizzly bears entered a restricted area. In a statement shared on social media, the zoo said that at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, two grizzy bears entered an area that was designated only for animal care staff.
Flint Fury defeat Lansing Lightning, 24-6, to advance to semi-pro football league championship
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Former New Lothrop defensive back Rafael Woods scored two defensive touchdowns to help the Flint's semi-pro football team, the Flint Fury defeat the Lansing Lightning, 24-6. With the win, the Fury improve to 8-1 on the season, their best mark in more than 20 years. The...
Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for donations of "$45m per month"
During Donald Trump's speech at Grand Rapids in Michigan on July 20, the former US President thanked X / Twitter owner Elon Musk for his contribution of "$45m a month".In his first rally since his assassination attempt after a number of speeches at the Republican National Convention, Trump boasted about Musk's financial support to his campaign.It comes soon after Musk endorsed Trump amid reports he had created a super PAC (political action committee, a tax-exempt organisation) to pledge millions and millions a month to his campaign.During the rally, Trump said: "Elon endorsed me the other day, and I read, I...
Hartland High alum fulfills lifelong 'Jeopardy!' dream
HARTLAND — Sean Duffie grew up competing in quiz bowl – hoping to one day test his knowledge on the popular game show, “Jeopardy!”. On Monday, the Hartland High School alum will officially become a contestant on the show. Duffie will appear on “Jeopardy!” on Monday, July...
Monroe High Memories Remain Rich for Michigan's 1987 Mr. Baseball
WHITE LAKE – Dan Hilliard’s time came before Twitter, before computers were part of everyday life and almost before there was such a thing as Mr. Baseball. But he fit the bill perfectly. As legendary Monroe Evening News sportswriter Bill Brenton once wrote about Hilliard’s Monroe High School...
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
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