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Temperatures trending slightly above average to end July
After thunderstorms brought cooler temperatures to Michigan this week, how long will they last?. Much of Michigan is currently experiencing a brief respite from hot temperatures over the weekend after a Monday night storm helped usher in slightly cooler temperatures to Michigan. Big Rapids saw temperatures 75 degrees on Wednesday,...
DINING OUT: Midland's latest bakery Off The Wheaten Path is allergen-free, good as can be
Midland's latest bakery took my tastebuds for a ride. Since interviewing with Kelly Carlin – owner of Off The Wheaten Path – last month, I’ve been patiently waiting to sample some of her baked goods. Off The Wheaten Path is a newly-opened Midland bakery that offers a...
Midland's annual Touch A Truck returns to Grace A. Dow Library parking lot on Wednesday morning
The City of Midland’s annual Touch A Truck event takes place Wednesday, July 24 at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. The event is free and open to everyone. Little vehicle enthusiasts can see, touch and climb behind the wheel of many of the City’s heavy equipment vehicles, including refuse and dump trucks, loaders, police vehicles, fire equipment and more.
Coleman man charged with domestic violence, assault with shotgun
A Coleman man reportedly pointed a shotgun at five people Monday night after seeing them moving items out of his house. Chad Konopnicki, 51, is lodged in the Midland County Jail on a $500,000 bond. He was arraigned Wednesday in Midland County District Court before Magistrate Gerald Ladwig and was charged with third offense domestic violence, six counts of felony firearms and five counts of felonious assault.
Decades-old Bay City restaurant closes its doors
BAY CITY, MI – A fixture of the Bay City restaurant scene has closed, with owners saying in a social media post the difficult decision was made “due to financial conditions.”. Nino’s Italiano, 1705 Columbus Ave., officials closed Sunday, July 14, its owners said on Facebook. The business...
Midland Dow athletic department claims top Saginaw-area prize in 2023-24
Midland Dow rode its tennis program to the No. 1 spot, ranking as the top Saginaw-area high school athletic program for the 2023-24 school year. Dow finished with 92 points, using the scoring system for the MLive Michigan Ultimate State Champion. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Experience the Unexpected with the 2024 Public Art Passport Exhibition
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is proud to announce the first ever Public Art Passport Exhibition, which will remain open to the general public through August 31st. This debut outdoor exhibition for Public Art Passport consists of an inspiring collection of thirteen temporary public art installations scattered across the...
MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare breaks ground on expansion
CLARE, Mich. (WJRT) - Officials at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare officially broke ground on Monday on a new 51,000-square-foot expansion and revitalization project. The hospital says the project is expected to cost $40 million and take less than two years to complete. The project is scheduled to take place in two phases.
“Green Suede” Grows On A Next Nature Nike Dunk Low
As an enduring tentpole model for the Swoosh, the Nike Dunk is a frequent choice for developing Beaverton’s continuing sustainability efforts. While efforts like Nike ISPA ventures aim towards 100% recycled composition, the sheer number of Dunks on the street means partially recycled pairs like the one on display here have a much higher overall impact.
Long-time Bay City restaurant announces sudden closure
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A restaurant that’s been in Bay City for decades has announced it is now closed. Nino’s Italiano posted on Facebook Monday that its last day of business was Sunday, July 14. The restaurant cited “financial conditions” as the reason. The Columbus...
Eastbound US-10 will be closed tonight. Here’s why – and what route to take instead.
BAY COUNTY, MI – Eastbound US-10 will be closed overnight for a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) road project, agency officials announced. MDOT is implementing the overnight closure – which will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and end at 5 a.m. Thursday, July 18 – at the Mackinaw Road overpass for beam setting in Bay County, according to a news release.
Bay City Boys & Girls Club teaches kids the importance of healthy eating habits
BAY CITY, Mich.— A new initiative by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Bay Region, in collaboration with Michigan Sugar, aims to educate children about healthy eating habits through hands-on learning experiences. The "Healthy Habits" program is designed to teach kids where their food comes from and...
Summer road project planned for Bay City. Here’s what it will mean for commuters.
BAY CITY, MI – Local and state agencies are planning to team up with the assistance of federal grants to finance a series of road repairs on the city’s North Side. The city and the Bay County Road Commission are planning to partner – along with the use of state and federal grants – to complete concrete pavement repairs on Wilder Road and Truman Parkway as well as to repair concrete joints and place an asphalt overlay on Tiernan Road.
Bay City barbershop open 24/7
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A 24/7 barbershop opened on Bay City’s west side a few months ago. A mainstay in many communities is the barbershop. It’s where you go for a fresh fade or trim to get yourself looking good. At Global Appeal River Walk Barbershop, they...
Eric Donat Hayes
Eric Donat Hayes, age 37, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2024. Eric enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, tinkering with small engines, and drawing. He loved his family and friends, but the love for his children ran the deepest. He was preceded in death by his brother Joshua Hayes, Grandparents Jack and June Hayes, and Grandfather Paul Gagnon. He is survived by his parents Dana and Tammy Hayes of Harrison, his brother Steven Hayes of Georgia, his Grandmother Jenny Gagnon, along with his three children Alexondra, Kailynn, and Holdenn all in Harrison. Along with many cousins, aunts, and uncles. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
SVSU hires new vice president for development
Saginaw Valley State University has announced that Brian Brunner will join the university on Aug. 19 as its inaugural vice president for development, following a national search. Brunner comes to SVSU from Lindenwood University in Missouri, where he has served as the assistant vice president for advancement for the past...
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