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OBITUARY: Gary Douglas Harvey
Gary Douglas Harvey, age 76, passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Huntington County, Indiana. Gary was born in Flint on July 9, 1948, the son of Douglas Leroy and Rosmary (Timmons) Harvey. He graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1966, attended Michigan Tech, and graduated from...
Man, 19, charged with arson, home invasion
A Midland man remains jailed, charged with arson and home invasion in connection with an early Saturday morning incident in Hope Township. Michael Painter, 19, of Midland, is charged with misdemeanor arson and felony home invasion. He is lodged in the Midland County Jail on a $10,000 cash/surety bond. He was arraigned on the charges Monday before Midland County District Court Magistrate Gerald Ladwig.
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...
Who is Jelly Roll? Get to know the artist who went from prison to Grammy Awards
At 39 years old, tattooed rapper-turned-country breakout star Jelly Roll continues to sell out shows, produce hit songs and earn country music accolades. Jelly Roll headlining Tailgate N' Tallboys this weekend in Midland. Country Music Association New Artist of the Year Jelly Roll will bring thousands of fans to the...
Gov. Whitmer signs $23.4B education budget into law. Here's what's in it.
FLINT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law Tuesday an education budget that has drawn criticism from some of her traditionally strongest allies — school superintendents and other educators. Whitmer celebrated the budget she signed at a Flint preschool and day care, saying it invests in Michigan students,...
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. Director Bill Anderson Jr. is excited about the performance, which...
Michigan Strategic Fund board approves $120M grant for Dow Inc. modernization
The Michigan Strategic Fund board on Tuesday approved an incentive package, including a $120 million grant, for Dow Inc.'s plan to modernize its facilities in Midland and Williams Charter Township. The incentives for Midland-based Dow support the retention of at least 5,000 jobs and the company's $785 million investment at...
Averill Preserve celebrates 20 years at Little Forks Conservancy
Along the Tittabawassee River and the Pere-Marquette Rail Trail lies a 72-acre natural area owned by the Little Forks Conservancy, called the Averill Preserve. Owned and managed by Little Forks since 2004, this year marks the 20th year of the preserve opening to the public. To celebrate this milestone, community members are invited to attend Averill’s 20th birthday party hosted by the Conservancy from 4 to 8 p.m. on July 31 at the natural area, which is located near the intersection of Saginaw and East Wackerly Road.
What's Happening — July 24, 2024
Editor’s note: If you have an event you would like to have included, please email the information to Daily News Community Editor Max Milne at max.milne@hearst.com. Fleetwood Mac (Tribute Band). Bring the family to enjoy the free "Wednesdays in the Park," part of the Downtown Bay City Free Summer Concert Series. 7-10 p.m. Wenonah Park Band Shell, 800 North Water Street, Bay City.
Iroquois West All Stars to compete in Bay City, Michigan, tournament
Coming off an undefeated (20-0) League Championship in the ACBA (All City Baseball Association) and a 4-0 championship run through the Dellibac Tournament, Iroquois West selected an All Star team to compete in the Pony North Zone Tournament in Bay City, Michigan. According to information from the team, the Iroquois...
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