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Man sentenced in unlawful U-Haul use
A Bay City man is serving a stint in the Midland County Jail for not returning a rented U-Haul truck. “It was never my intention to steal a U-Haul truck,” said Jerald Wicks Jr., 53, at his July 11 sentencing in Midland County Circuit Court for unlawful use of a vehicle. He was sentenced to 30 days with 12 days credit for time served and two years’ probation.
CMU is moving its medical school to Saginaw
Central Michigan University is making plans to move its medical school to Saginaw, announcing Monday that a fundraising effort to support the plan is underway. As demand for medical education and health care grows in Michigan and nationally, Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine is pursuing a plan to expand its programs and consolidate into a new home as part of the Medical Diamond Project in Saginaw, the university said.
Celebration of Life for Ronald Erwin Wiggins
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, July 27, for Ronald Erwin Wiggins, who died Dec. 1, 2023. Friends may join the family to celebrate his joyous life and share cherished memories from noon to 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Merritt-Butterfield United Methodist Church, Merritt. A...
MyMichigan Midland cancer program attains national accreditation
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland has received a three-year accreditation with no deficiencies under the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). Over the last 20 years, the outcomes of rectal cancer have been shown to be tremendously variable and highly contingent upon specialization, training and volume....
Linwood Post 239 4-0 at “Founding Father” Ultimate Strike Zone Tourney last weekend
LINWOODThe Linwood Post 239 American Legion 18U Baseball Team went 4-0 in last weekend’s 2024 23rd Annual “Founding Father” Ultimate Strike Zone Tournament to win the Championship.Linwood started off pool play with a 21-3 victory over Palacios Tailors. The winning pitcher was Jack Rich who yielded three earned runs on seven hits, four KOs and one walk over six innings.Jack Berthiaume pitched one…
Auburn's Hometown Heroes Festival coming Aug. 3
Educators and veterans will take center stage in Auburn on Saturday, Aug. 3 during the community’s second annual Hometown Heroes Festival. Presented by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, the day-long free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Williams Township Park, 1080 West Midland Road, just west of Garfield.
Moolenaar staff to meet with constituents in July
Staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) will host meeting times across the district this month. Constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are having, a news release from Moolenaar’s office said. Staff will meet with constituents according to the following schedule:. Article...
Crime Log: 911 hang-up leads to man suffering apparent overdose
8:46 p.m. - A 75-year-old woman advised that an unknown man, 30-40 years old, approached her in her driveway and made lewd comments towards her. The man left in a black SUV. The area was checked, but the vehicle was not located. 6:33 p.m. - Police responded to an injury...
School board races begin to heat up locally
Those seeking positions on their local school boards have until 4 p.m. on July 23 to file the proper paperwork. Four school board seats are available in each of six school districts – Cass City, Kingston, Millington, Owendale-Gagetown, Reese and Vassar – at the Nov. 5 general election.
LETTER: Mary Draves has the skills, experience to represent us in Congress
Mary Draves is one of the most qualified candidates for Congress imaginable, with impressive impact both personally and professionally. She grew up in a small-business family and loves her state and community, always aiming to give back. She is an entrepreneur and a solutions-focused collaborative leader. She is effective because she is trusted by everyone who interacts with her. She knows mid-Michigan intimately, as well as the global issues facing the US.
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