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Warrant issued in drunken crash, no charges against Essexville teacher and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – Officials issued a warrant for a Bay County woman they allege killed two men in a drunken crash after leaving her bartending shift. In other news, prosecutors declined to charge a former Essexville teacher who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a student. If you...
Michigan education officials deny students with disabilities’ rights were violated during COVID
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan education officials this month asked the U.S. Department of Education to dismiss all claims that the state violated the federal rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns.
Genesee County food truck offers loaded ‘Daddy Mac,’ ‘Rocky Balboa’ baked potatoes
GENESEE COUNTY, MI - Claiming to be the only food truck in Genesee County offering loaded baked potatoes, gaining popularity has been no issue for the Spud Hut. Launching in May, the Spud Hut already has business booming. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
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.
100th Port Huron-to Mackinac Island Sailboat Race draws large crowds
Every year John Lusk meets his friends near the Port Huron Yacht Club, setting up camp in the shade of the same tree to watch the parade of boats heading to the start of the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. It's a fun tradition among the friends, but every year it seemed...
Clutch win shows Southwest's bounce-back ability at Little League state tourney
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Standish Twp. receives $3.3M grant from USDA for sewer project
STANDISH TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - Standish Township announced that it received a $3.3 million grant to complete a sanitary sewer project. The grant was given by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD), and it was combined with a $1.1 million USDA low-interest loan of 40 years, the township said.
Beloved Bay City bar is back with spaghetti Wednesdays and Christmas tree on the ceiling
BAY CITY, MI – Just as in years past when it was open, an upside-down Christmas tree hangs from the ceiling in a beloved Midland Street bar and restaurant. O’Hare’s Bar & Grill, 608 E. Midland Street, is back in full swing, adding more vitality to the Midland Street Historic District.
Former Border Patrol K-9 euthanized following battle with cancer
The U.S. Border Patrol said goodbye to one of its own Thursday as retired K-9 Drita was euthanized following a battle with cancer. Several officers from not only the border patrol, but also the Marysville Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrived at the clinic to support Drita in her final moments.
Linden Fundraiser for Couple Who Lost Home in a Fire
WHMI's Ellen Morgan will be at a fundraiser in Linden Sunday. Friends and family of Donna and Jeff Roberts are trying to raise money for the couple, who recently lost their house in a fire. Sunday's fundraiser is is from 1 pm to 8 pm at Stoney Acres Barn off...
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...
Muskegon Man’s $100 Win Turns into Surprise $300,000 Jackpot
Everyone who takes the time to play the Michigan Lottery is dreaming of the day they'll (hopefully) win a jackpot, but one Muskegon man couldn't have dreamed of it happening the way it did for him. A 64-year-old anonymous man from Muskegon recently purchased a Michigan Lottery Fire and Ice...
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