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Grandpa hits home run when granddaughter sings National Anthem at Minnesota Twins game
They call it America’s pastime. Baseball. For retired Breckenridge Elementary School Teacher John Wojtalewicz, a Minnesota Twins game has the same allure that has brought fans to the park for years.
Loons lose big to Lake County
The Great Lakes Loons fell 8-2 to Lake County on Thursday at Dow Diamond. After both teams scored once in both the first and second innings to make it 2-2, the Captains added two runs in the fourth, three in the fifth, and one in the sixth to pull away.
Meet Your Neighbor: Dr. Ira Isaacoff is a semi-retired chiropractor from New York City
Dr. Ira Isaacoff, 73, lives in the Bullock Creek area with his wife, Kendall Morris. They’ve been married for 40 years. Ira was going to college, driving a taxi cab in New York, when he was invited to a party. That’s where he met Kendall. He said, “We hit it off, and the rest is history.” She retired last fall from the MyMichigan Medical Center, after working 27 years as a nurse anesthetist. She’s now working there as casual labor.
‘The Fire Inside’ traces Michigan boxer Claressa Shields’ rise to in-ring glory
DETROIT - Ahead of her title fight at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Flint's Claressa Shields is also getting ready for her big screen debut. "The Fire Inside," Shields' biopic about overcoming odds and becoming a two-time Olympic gold medal winning fighter, is due out later this year. The movie stars native Detroiter Ryan Destiny as Shields and Academy Award-nominee Brian Tyree Henry ("Causeway") as her trainer, Jason Crutchfield.
West Midland Family Center celebrates 50 years with family summer fun
West Midland Family Center celebrated 50 years of business on Thursday afternoon with a summer jamboree. Hundreds gathered at the 4011 West Isabella Road (M-20) location to enjoy the sunny 80-degree afternoon. For its "Golden Anniversary" celebration, the center catered to those it has served over the past 50 years...
Deadline for Absentee Ballots for August 6 Primary Election
July 26, 2024 – Registered voters in the city who wish to receive an absentee ballot for the August 6 Primary Election must submit their application by mail or via email by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024. The Midland City Clerk’s office will be open Saturday, August 3 and Monday, August 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to receive in-person requests for absentee ballots, allow in-person absentee ballot voting, register new voters, and assist voters with questions.
CMU Medical School among best – U.S. News and World Report
Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine was ranked among the 2024 Best Graduate Schools for Medicine by U.S. News and World Report. The CMU College of Medicine was ranked for the following categories of schools:. -Serving rural areas. -Most graduates practicing in health professional shortage areas. -Most graduates in...
Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network to hold 22nd annual Walk for Hope
The Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network will hold its 22nd annual Walk for Hope on Sunday, Aug. 4 at Saginaw Valley State University. Each year, the mental health and suicide awareness 5K Walk/Run raises funds and awareness to provide training and resources for mental health and suicide prevention. The Response Network anticipates about 2,000 people attending the event, therefore early registration is encouraged.
You’re Invited, Flint! St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park Announcement & Tour
You’re Invited, Flint! Join Mayor Neeley at the site of the future St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park for a free community event. Please join us for an announcement, light refreshments, and walking tours of the park site. WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2024. WHERE: 3400 W. Boulevard...
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