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Swan Valley baseball coach let go after TVC, district championships
Craig Leddy, who coached Swan Valley baseball during one of its strongest stretches in Vikings’ history, learned Thursday that he is out of a job. The Swan Valley Board of Education voted not to rehire Leddy after the Swan Valley coach led the Vikings to Tri-Valley Conference and district titles in 2024.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Bay County Sheriff's Office Requests Public Assistance in Locating Missing Man. The Bay County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the community for help in finding Tyler Joseph Laurain, a 32-year-old man who has been reported missing. Laurain is described...
City, Flint schools start new initiative to prevent youth gun violence
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - As TV5 has reported, murders in Flint are up and several have involved young people. Now, the city is partnering with the Peacekeepers and school districts with a new tactic to get to kids before the violence starts. City leaders are calling for action in response...
Flint hopes new initiative utilizing schools will deescalate youth violence
FLINT, Mich. – Several shootings in the City of Flint over the past few months have involved young people. Flint P.D. is calling on the community to unite and collaborate on solutions to combat and reduce violent acts across the city. On Monday, Flint leaders announced a new school-based...
Who will be Bay City’s next 6th ward commissioner? These 3 candidates are in the running
BAY CITY, MI – Three people are in the running to replace Chris Girard as the city’s 6th Ward Commissioner. Girard, a candidate to be the city’s mayor, will be replaced on the commission even if he does not win the mayoral race in the November general election because he is term limited.
Pharmacists in demand across the country
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Pharmacists are in high demand across the United States, but despite the need for employees, the field continues to shrink. “I love my patients, so I actually love helping everyone. That’s the main thing I love,” said Lalit Mahajan, a pharmacist at Euclid Pharmacy in Bay City.
Craig Scott: The last of a dying breed of local fastpitch softball players
Ashlander Craig Scott doesn't necessarily consider himself the last of a dying breed. However, he's one of the very few players still lacing up his spikes and donning a uniform in serving as a player and manager of the Midland, Mich. Explorer's men's major fastpitch softball team. Midland was one of six teams competing in the Ashland Invitational over the weekend at Brookside Park. ...
2023-24 Flint-area basketball Player of the Year transferring to prep school
FLINT – Greg Lawson’s playing days at Davison are over after three seasons. The 2023-24 Flint-area basketball Player of the Year announced on Twitter that he will be transferring to a prep school for his senior season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Bay City Public Safety reacts to Surgeon General's gun violence declaration
BAY CITY, Mich (WJRT) - The U.S. Surgeon General recently declared gun violence a public health crisis in America -- a first-of-its-kind advisory. He said firearm-related injuries have been the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents since 2020, surpassing car accidents. According to the CDC, more than...
North Flint Food Co-op still facing some adversity but positive it will open
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT)- Expanding access to healthy food for thousands of north side Flint residents has been the goal and the reason for the establishment of the North Flint Food Market. But — there have been many setbacks for the first of its kind food co-op in Flint. "We're...
Freeland’s Little League Juniors team to play Missouri in United States Regional Tournament
FREELAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Freeland’s Little League Juniors team was able to win the District 1 championship last week. They’ll now play in the United States Regional Tournament Tuesday afternoon, July 23, and face Missouri at Plymouth Park in Freeland. The anticipation is growing, and these players are...
Slice Of Flint Pizza Eating Contest – What You Need To Know
If you love pizza, this is your opportunity to prove it. The 2nd Annual Feed Your Face Pizza Eating Competition is happening soon. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting event. When is the Feed Your Face Pizza Eating Competition 2024?. Slice of Flint will host the...
FIA receives highest recognition afforded to the nation’s museums
FLINT, Mich. – The Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School (FIA) has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going...
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