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Old 27 Motor Tour comes to Clare, Harrison Street Fair next week
This year’s 18th annual Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour arrives in Clare County August 22nd for an evening visit in the City until they leave on the morning of the 23rd to head for an afternoon visit at the Harrison Street Fair. Each August since 2006, a long line...
Football Finishes Second Preseason Scrimmage
The Central Michigan Football program wrapped up its second preseason scrimmage, demonstrating strong offensive and defensive strategies in front of donors and supporters. Over two hours, the Chippewas executed various scenarios, scoring seven touchdowns, primarily through successful quarterback play and a robust rushing attack. Defensive highlights included key tackles, interceptions, and a spectacular safety, showcasing a balanced team performance just ahead of their season opener.
Join Golf Great John Daly for a ‘Drink’ in Grand Blanc
Get ready to tee off with a legend! Golf icon John Daly is making a special stop in Genesee County and would love to 'share' a drink with you. Daly, the two-time major champion known for his powerful drives, fearless style, and larger-than-life personality, will be in town leading up to the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren promoting his Good Boy Vodka Cocktails.
A little rain didn't stop car lovers from enjoying Back to the Bricks
FLINT, Mich. - Saturday morning in Genesee County started out with steady drizzle, but a little precipitation didn't stop car fans from flocking to Downtown Flint!. The main event of the 20th anniversary of Back to the Bricks kicked-off this weekend with the National Anthem as a large American flag was raised above Saginaw St.
Robbie D’s moving, Baldwin’s Smokehouse BBQ bouncing back and more local business news
SAGINAW, MI – From a new location for Robbie D’s to a new president for Saginaw Future, here are some recent business news headlines you might have missed. Robbie D’s is leaving Old Town Saginaw. Here’s where it’s going next. If you purchase a product...
Brandon Torey's Tight Ends Shaping Up Nicely For The CMU Chippewas Ahead Of 2024
Central Michigan Tight Ends/Tackles Coach Brandon Torey has seven players at tight end who are all competing for playing time. Each player brings different skills and talents to the position. Returnees include DeCorion Temple, Nathan VanTimmeren, and Jacob Kaminski, who all saw action last year. Alec Palella is coming off...
Tiny Michigan town plans race-day sendoff for its hometown NASCAR driver
BYRON, MI – Rain or shine, the residents of the small village of Byron will send off its NASCAR driver on Sunday, Aug. 18, before his big race. Byron, population 545, is the hometown of NASCAR driver Erik Jones. While he spends most of his year in North Carolina – where his race team is located – Jones spends the week before his race at Michigan International Speedway back in his hometown, every year.
Event at Flint City Hall aims to help women interested in construction trades
FLINT, MI -- Women In Skilled Trades will host an event at Flint City Hall this weekend to help women interested in the construction trades explore career opportunities through hands-on activities. The WIST event is from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the municipal center, located at...
1 man dead, another man seriously injured after stabbing in Gaylord
GAYLORD, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- One man is dead and another was hospitalized with "serious injuries" after a stabbing incident in Gaylord, according to police. At 3 p.m. Saturday, officers arrived at SunFrog Solutions, a t-shirt company, after receiving a report of an altercation. Upon their arrival, officers found a 33-year-old...
Historic Mill Creek celebrates ‘Lost Rocks and Mackinac Millstones’ week
MACKINAW CITY — Guests can join the interpretive staff at Historic Mill Creek in Mackinaw City for a week full of events themed around “Lost Rocks and Mackinac Millstones.” The week, Aug. 18-24, will feature special programs highlighting the grist mill, which once ground grain into flour, and how the millstones at Historic Mill Creek were hewn from “lost rocks,” or boulders deposited by glaciers thousands of years ago. ...
Bat with rabies identified in Fenton, health department says
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - A rabid bat has been identified within Genesee County in Fenton, the first confirmed case of rabies in an animal this year according to the Genesee County Health Department. The bat is deceased and poses no further risk to the public at this point, GCHD says.
Wet weekend in Metro Detroit, with cool start to workweek
Umbrella and poncho alert: Showers and the chance of thunderstorms will continue in Metro Detroit this weekend. Showers moved across Metro Detroit during the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday, and more rain could impact the Yankees vs. Tigers game at Comerica Park on Sunday evening. The chance of rain will...
White supremacists demonstrate Saturday at Brighton Mill Pond
A group of young white men wearing masks spent Saturday afternoon at the Brighton Mill Pond, shouting at passersby. The “White Lives Matter” group looked just like the one that demonstrated in downtown Howell on July 20, from their all-black outfits and cartoon skull masks, to their signage. That group, which marched around downtown Howell and then apparently made its way to the Latson Road overpass over I-96, was concerned about what it viewed as a “war on white children” and “white replacement.” (Our coverage of the July 20 event is below.)
Oakland County’s Sharron Needs You: Help End Her 958-Day Wait at the Shelter
At the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center, one dog’s search for a forever home has stretched over 958 days. Sharron, a sweet-natured pup, has spent over 2.5 years in the shelter, missing out on three Christmas mornings and three birthdays without a family to call her own.
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