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Northwestern Field Hockey 2024 Schedule: Key Matchups, Locations & More
Northwestern Field Hockey has unveiled its 2024 schedule, featuring 18 regular season games, including 11 home matches at Lakeside Field, with free admission for fans. The season kicks off with an exhibition game against Iowa on August 24th, followed by key matchups against Duke and Boston College in early September. The Wildcats will face tough competition from teams like Maryland and Michigan on the road.
3rd Annual 'Black Nights, Brown Hope' coming to Flint area in July
A night of healing through the visual arts. That is what Greater Flint Health Coalition – Outreach is calling the theme of the 3rd Annual “Black Nights, Brown Hope” event,. The event takes place at the The Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village on Friday, July 19th. The community...
Police investigate fatal driveway shooting during family argument
FLINT, Mich.— Police are investigating after a man was shot in a driveway. According to Flint Major Case Unit detectives, the shooting happened on Friday, July 12th at about 9:15 p.m. in the 2900 block of Mallery Street. An 18-year-old man was engaged in an argument with a relative...
8 people apply for vacant Bay County commissioner seat
BAY CITY, MI – Eight people have applied to fill the 7th District commissioner seat vacated by Dennis Poirier earlier this year. Poirier, 75, died at his home on June 16 after a battle with cancer. Whoever is appointed to fill his position will hold the seat until Dec. 31, when it is set to expire.
Woman critical, dog dies after pedestrian crash in Grand Blanc
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WJRT) - A 64-year-old woman sustained major injuries and her dog died after they were hit by a car while crossing Grand Blanc Road on Monday afternoon. The Grand Blanc City Police Department says the woman, who investigators did not identify, was crossing Grand Blanc Road with her dog near Davis Street when a 72-year-old man from Grand Blanc hit them with his car.
MyMichigan Health kickstarts $40M expansion project in Clare
CLARE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare is kicking off a multi-million dollar expansion project. Shovels hit the ground at a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. MyMichigan Medical Center will be expanding and updating its Clare Medical Center. The $40 million investment project will be split into two...
Mid-Michigan residents react to attempted assasination
Bay City resident Sherry Schmidt was very shocked and very saddened by the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Signs of trouble at Trump rally were evident minutes before gunfire. Signs of trouble were evident in the minutes before shots rang out at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania: Police had a...
Northwood’s Jake Jekielek follows former teammate in MLB draft
Jake Jekielek followed his former teammate Monday, giving Northwood University a pair of former pitchers in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. The Texas Rangers picked Jakielek, a right-handed reliever, in the 10th round of the draft, 315th overall. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Kolby Oakley to headline Grand Blanc summer concert, veterans get in free
GRAND BLANC, MI - The Grand Blanc community is in for a treat as country music sensation Kolby Oakley is set to perform live at Don Batchelor Field this weekend. Known as the summer jam concert and organized by the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce, the event promises an evening of unforgettable music and entertainment, plus free admission for veterans.
Bay City’s new 24/7 barbershop can accommodate any schedule
BAY CITY, MI – A new barbershop open near the banks of the Saginaw River on Bay City’s West Side is offering clientele a chance for a cut regardless of their schedule. The Global Appeal River Walk Barbershop, 512 Germania St., opened in May and offers 24/7 barbershop services, including everything from haircuts, beard trims, blowouts, facials, kids cuts and more.
Wendling: St. Clair County prosecutor's office facing 'an employment crisis'
St. Clair County Prosecutor Mike Wendling said his office is facing “an employment crisis,” and he wants help from the county’s board of commissioners to better recruit and retain staff attorneys. “I am not here bargaining for my employees,” he said Thursday. “I’m here trying to get tools within my office to carry...
Michigan’s North Pole Express Celebrates 20 Years of Magic
"Though I've Grown Old, The Bell Still Rings For Me. As It Does For All Those Who Truly Believe." All aboard! Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before as Michigan's beloved North Pole Express returns for its very special 20th anniversary year! There's something about Christmas that brings out the child in all of us...and a little bit of magic too. In Michigan, that magic comes alive yearly thanks to a very famous train.
Warning: Michigan AT&T Customers May Have Been Apart of Massive Breach
It appears that AT&T has not been kind to its Michigan customers lately. Remember that massive outage we all endured earlier this year? Well, it seems Michigan customers are now facing another headache. Reports indicate that Michigan residents may have had their personal data compromised. When big corporations suffer cyberattacks...
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Today’s ‘feels like’ temperatures will soar into the 90s
Warm afternoon temperatures combined with oppressive humidity will send “feels like” temperatures into the mid 90s today for much of Lower Michigan. This comes before the possibility of strong to severe storms later this evening and overnight. Monday will be the last excessively warm day for the next...
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