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Clare school leaders investigate district’s superintendent but won’t say why
CLARE, MI — Clare Public Schools leaders voted to hire investigators to probe a superintendent placed on leave in June, records show. Officials with the district’s board of education in a statement this week did not provide information about the nature of the investigation into Superintendent Jim Walter, district records stated.
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Bay City area, July 8-14
A house in Bay City that sold for $399,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Bay City area in the past week. In total, 30 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $159,191, or $112 per square foot.
Midland Redskins looking to rewrite Connie Mack history books
FARMINGTON – Midland Redskins head coach Dave Evans still hasn’t completely gotten over the chain of events which led to their dramatic championship game loss last summer in the Connie Mack World Series. The Redskins, leading 2-0 with two out in the bottom of the seventh, were moments...
Great Lakes Bay Pride brings the region together
Volunteers stepped up to make sure the regional Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival celebrating community and visibility happens in 2024. Severe weather in June forced organizers to postpone the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival until Sat., Aug. 17. The re-scheduled festival is set to take place from 11 a.m. to...
SVSU Nursing Students Exceed National First-Time Pass Rate on Licensure Exam
Students in the Saginaw Valley State University Nursing program have achieved a first time pass rate for the national licensure exam, or NCLEX, of 98.4 percent. SVSU offers one of the largest undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest, with high standards of instruction and clinical preparation. SVSU was ranked in the top 10 percent of nursing schools nationally by RNCareers.org, which annually evaluates more than 1,700 nursing schools in the U.S. to assemble its merit-based rankings. Nurses must pass the NCLEX to become licensed and enter the nursing profession, and 124 SVSU nursing students recently passed the test. For the same period, January to June 2024, the first-time pass rate in Michigan was nearly 94 percent, while the national rate was 92 percent.
Dale Crossley, 66, of Prescott
Dale Ray Crossley, age 66, passed away on Sunday, July 14,2024, at The Villa in West Branch, MI. He was born on January 14, 1958, in Owosso, MI to Raymond Smith and Evelyn Crossley. He was raised by Evelyn and Dale Stanley Griffus. He lived in Prescott, MI since 1992, formerly of Flint, MI.
10 most expensive homes sold in Bay County, July 8-14
A house in Bay City that sold for $399,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bay County in the past week. In total, 38 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $166,198, or $116 per square foot.
Could Drinwitz be in line to land another 5-star?
Today we’re gonna talk more about the hottest of hot streaks. What Eli Drinkwitz has done with Mizzou Recruiting has been wild. And it still could get wilder. The Tigers have been squarely in the mix for 5-star Offensive Tackle Andrew Babalola and oh hey look:. Babalola is an...
City, ACOI to Host Virtual Town Hall July 19
July 19, 2024 - The City of Midland, in partnership with the Midland Business Alliance Advisory Committee on Infrastructure (ACOI), will host a virtual town hall meeting on Monday, July 29 to discuss updates on the selection of potential projects to mitigate flooding in the community. The meeting, which will...
Virtual Meeting On Flood Reduction Funding to Be Held july 29
Th city of Midland and the Midland Business Alliance Advisory Committee on Infrastructure will host a virtual town hall on July 29 to discuss $40 million in grants provided by the state for flood reduction projects. The city was granted the funds in the state budget from last July, which...
Ann Trudeau, 89, of West Branch
Ann Jane Trudeau, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at The Brook in West Branch, MI. She was born in Rosebush, MI on Saturday, October 6, 1934, to Otis and Ella (Prout) Methner. Ann led a life filled with love, compassion, and hard work. Ann’s journey was...
Shirley Frick, 89, of Gladwin
Shirley Rebecca Frick, 89, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1934, in Standish, to Orval Castle and Madonna (Fick) Castle. On March 13, 1954, she was united in marriage to Wesley R. Frick. They enjoyed a happy married life together for over 70 years.
State of the Bay Early Registration
Early registration is open for the State of the Bay conference to be held in Bay City on September 26. State of the Bay is the primary gathering of professionals and the public that are working in partnership to promote, guide and implement restoration and conservation projects across the region. Further, these partners are working to more closely align regional and local economies to the Saginaw Bay and its 7,000 miles of streams and rivers.
Two seriously injured in Clare hit-and-run; driver arrested for OWI
CLARE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Two people are seriously injured following the hit-and-run crash in Clare. It happened Thursday night at 5th and McEwan. Police say an SUV moving at a high rate of speed hit a motorcycle at the intersection. The people injured were riding on the motorcycle. The...
Spend your July in Downtown Midland
Every summer, Downtown Midland comes to life with various events for all ages and interests. The rest of this month is packed full of shopping, fitness, music, and dance. If you’re looking for something to do on a Thursday evening or planning a nice staycation in the area, here’s a list of a few exciting things to consider to end July here at home.
Bay City OK’s parking ban on West Side road citing safety concerns
BAY CITY, MI – Parking is no longer allowed on John F Kennedy Drive between the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the north side of the boat ramp access road. The Bay City Commission on Monday, July 15, approved a traffic control order prohibiting parking in the designated area, citing safety concerns.
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