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Interim President Choice Inflames Tensions at Mott Community College
The Board of Trustees at Mott Community College recently caused an uproar among faculty, staff and community members when they voted to hire an interim president without higher ed experience. Critics see the move as the last straw in a series of questionable decisions since the board of the college...
Greater Midland wraps up racing season with August events
Greater Midland Races wraps up another season of summer fun with two events in August. On Aug. 2 at 6:40 p.m., Greater Midland Races in celebrating River Days with "Run the River," sponsored by Preferred Chiropractic of Midland. Participants can run or walk a 5K or 1 mile along the...
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...
Not their first 'roadeo'
Next week public transit drivers from across the state will converge on Frankenmuth to see who is the best in the state. This includes three WexExpress drivers from the Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority. Photo courtesy of Michigan Small Bus Roadeo.
Law professor dismisses potential legal challenges to Democratic nomination process
FLINT, Mich. - For the first time since dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden will address the nation tonight in a primetime speech from the Oval Office. The president made the announcement Sunday afternoon on his social media accounts. Now with much of the democrat party...
Accidental fire displaces Auburn family
An Auburn family of five was displaced Sunday night by an accidental fire. Auburn-Williams Fire Department Chief John Martinski said Wednesday that the accidental Elm Street fire caused about $180,000 in damages. Two cats died in the fire. “This was an accidental fire and isn’t being investigated,” Martinski said....
Midland County Fairgrounds says there's plenty of parking for Jelly Roll's Midland concert
As Tailgate N’ Tallboys ticket holders prepare for this weekend’s festival at the Midland County Fairgrounds, many have raised the question: Where will everyone park?. About 12,000 people are expected to attend the Saturday concert featuring Jelly Roll. Summer Sale! Dive into the news anytime with digital access:...
Merritt Country Music Festival and Strawberry Social
DOWNHOME COUNTRY BANDMarilyn Meyers (second from left), a member of the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame, performs with members of the Downhome Country Band (left to right) bass player Jaxie Hartma...
Gov. Whitmer signs next year’s education budget
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Flint Tuesday where she signed next year’s education budget. It is part of the state’s nearly $83 billion spending plan. Governor Whitmer said the education budget includes investments in students and teachers, among them free school breakfast and lunch...
Sebewaing brothers are ‘vintage’ in win
MAYVILLE — Sebewaing brothers Matt Rocha and Mark Rocha led the Mighty River Hogs of Midland to a 9-3 win over Mayville State Bank in a vintage baseball game on July 18. The contest, waged at Mayville’s Ohmer Park before about 100 fans during the Mayville Sunflower Festival, was played under 1860s “base ball” rules – which meant that a fielder could register an out by catching any batted ball after one hop.
Businesses hopeful customers will return to Flint after completion of brick project
FLINT, Mich.—Downtown Flint's Saginaw Street has fully reopened ahead of schedule after the completion of a 15-month-long bricks restoration project. Leighann Kourtjian, restaurant manager at Churchill's Food and Spirits, shared her excitement, noting the challenges faced during the construction period. "We've had a little bit of a down period...
Little League team disqualified at state tourney, giving Southwest second chance
Bay City Southwest is back in the game. After exiting the Little League Major Baseball state tournament with a 5-1 loss to Taylor North in Monday’s quarterfinals, Southwest was informed that its title hopes were not over. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
County Fair offers food, rides, animals, fun
CARO — Madelyn Bennett came to show her lambs this week at the Tuscola County Fair. Sheyla Alvarez came to sell french fries. Thousands of others, however, are heading to Caro to just have fun. The Tuscola County Fair, a tradition for more than 140 years, continues from today through Saturday night.
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