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Dioxin Superfund Cleanup Meeting Scheduled for July 24
The next meeting of the Saginaw-Tittabawassee Rivers Contamination Community Advisory Group (CAG) will be held Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The CAG meets to discuss issues related to the dioxin contamination of the Tittabawassee and Saginaw rivers and their cleanup. These meetings are open to the public and are mostly held once a quarter. The group was established to represent the interests of the community, to share information, and make recommendations to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the cleanup of the rivers and the Saginaw Bay.
Roundtable held in Flint on Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative
FLINT, Mich. - Gov. Whitmer announced a new jobs program this week that aims to create new employment opportunities for Michiganders. Called the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing, or M3, initiative, the program looks to partner with the Navy and other federal, state and local partners to fill maritime manufacturing and engineering gaps, according to officials.
Former SVSU basketball standout Tori DePerry signs with Portuguese pro team
SAGINAW, Mich. - Former Saginaw Valley State women's basketball standout Tori DePerry has signed with a Portuguese women's basketball team that competes in the country's top division. After a stellar career at SVSU, DePerry spent this past season at the Division I level with the University of South Dakota as...
North Pole Express 2024: How to get tickets
OWOSSO, Mich. (FOX 2) - It may be the middle of summer, but thousands of Michiganders will set their sights on Christmas and the North Pole Express this week as tickets go on sale soon. Tickets for the 2024 North Pole Express will go on sale at noon on Thursday,...
Bay City's Labadie Rib Fest kicks off Thursday
BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - You can almost smell the ribs cooking!. Barbecue vendors were set up and ready to go for Thursday's 4 p.m. start time. The beloved Rib Fest runs through Sunday and features live music, craft vendors, a cornhole tournament, 5K run and walk, games, pig races, a petting zoo and more.
47th annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo held in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WJRT) - The 47th annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo took place on Thursday in Frankenmuth. The event is a statewide bus operators' skills test competition and training event. More than 40 people competed to be the best small bus public transit driver in the state. They had to...
Lane closure for M-25 (Veterans Memorial Bridge) maintenance in Bay City begins July 29
BAY CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will perform maintenance on the bridge tender house on the M-25 (Veterans Memorial Bridge) over the Saginaw River in Bay City. County:. Bay. Highway:. M-25 Closest cities:. Bay City. Start date:. Monday, July 29, 2024. Estimated end date:. Wednesday, July...
Dow Inc.: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Dow Inc. (DOW) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $439 million. On a per-share basis, the Midland, Michigan-based company said it had net income of 62 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to 68 cents per share. The results...
Feds: Child porn complaint filed against former University of Michigan sports scientist
A former University of Michigan sports scientist appeared in federal court Thursday, accused of child pornography offenses. A criminal complaint Thursday in U.S. District Court accuses Jacob Anthony Kromberg of coercion and enticement of a minor, receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography in February 2024 in Shiawassee County. ...
YMCA of Saginaw giving back to local veterans
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The YMCA of Saginaw is working to help local veterans by offering resources for those who are homeless or struggling with their mental health. July 20th marked their first Veterans Stand Down event. The YMCA partnered with STARS to offer free transportation for vets, along with organizations like the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars, providing health screenings, employment services, assistance with DD214′s and more.
Meet the candidates to replace Dan Kildee in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Three Republicans and three Democrats are fighting on Aug. 6 for the chance to represent their parties in what’s expected to be a fiercely competitive 8th Congressional District general election in November. The race has been building since U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint Twp., announced...
Ieuter Insurance welcomes third generation
If you have news about a local business, email Managing Editor Dan Chalk at chalk@mdn.net. Alex Ieuter, son of Kurt Ieuter and grandson of Cal Ieuter, recently became the third generation of the Ieuter family to work for Ieuter Insurance Group of Midland. Alex was born and raised in Midland...
Teenage Musicals Inc. presents 'Godspell' July 25-27
Teenage Musicals Inc. will perform the original score and script of "Godspell" as its summer musical this Thursday through Saturday, July 25-27. Shows will take place at 7 p.m. each night at the Midland Center for the Arts Little Theater. Summer Sale! Dive into the news anytime with digital access:...
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