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The Red Door Art Gallery held an artist reception this last Thursday for world renowned muralist and street painter, Wahpeton native, Shawn McCann. McCann, a 1998 Graduate of Wahpeton High School, is known for many things across the Twin Towns. His artwork is a permanent part of the Wahpeton, Breckenridge and North Dakota State College of Science landscape in the more than half dozen murals he has painted. And with one more on the docket, we could be seeing more of his vibrant work brightening up our streets again soon.
Alma still gathering feedback on proposed ‘social district’
Alma city officials are continuing to gather feedback on a proposed downtown ‘social district.’. City commissioners held a public hearing during their most recent meeting seeking comments on the idea, which would allow visitors to carry and consume alcoholic beverages on sidewalks and “common areas” in the central business district from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Northern Driveline opens with win over Coldwell Banker
STANTON – The 2024 Leo Durocher Tournament got under way on Thursday with Northern Driveline earning a 4-1 win over Coldwell Banker -Craig Heinonen in the opener. Ross Kinnunen gave credit to Northern’s winning pitcher Brent Loukus. He went the distance for the win striking out five along the way.
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'The Bear Lady' | Community remembers woman killed in crash with semi in Montcalm Co.
LAKEVIEW, Mich — A fully loaded semi struck an 86-year-old driver who failed to yield at an intersection Thursday morning, the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office said. Just before 11 a.m. in Cato Township, authorities said they got a call about a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of M-46 and Youngman Road.
Erb Makes Dramatic Late-Race Pass for 10th Summer Nationals Win of 2024 at Crystal
CRYSTAL, Mich. — Tyler Erb has started to put his signature on dramatic late race passes for the lead with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models. During the 40-lap Feature at Crystal Motor Speedway Friday night, Erb, 27, of New Waverly, TX, had been hunting down race-long leader Dona Marcoullier for the last half of the main event and was on his tail by Lap 30. Then with five laps-to-go, Erb dove down low into Turn 1 and slid in front of Marcoullier out of Turn 2. The move caused Marcoullier to bump the cushion and allowed Erb to take the lead.
Elderly driver killed in semi-truck crash
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- An 86-year-old Lakeview woman was killed after a crash involving a semi-truck in Montcalm County. It happened Thursday around 11 a.m. on Howard City-Edmore Road at Youngman Road in Cato Township. Investigators at the scene determined a Buick driven by the 86-year-old was traveling northbound...
What ASCs need to know about Ascensions' selling spree
St. Louis-based Ascension saw a $3 billion operating loss in fiscal year 2023, and its sustainability strategy includes selling off major hospitals in their system. Additionally, last year, Ascension said it plans to invest more money into its ASCs, imaging and physical therapy sites that advance its footprint of service offerings and provide greater convenience to consumers.
Saranac Post-Race Party set to return; what to expect
UTICA — Considered by many to be the highlight of Boilermaker weekend, the Saranac Post-Race Party serves as the grand finale to the annual series of races and events. This much-anticipated celebration from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday brings together racers and spectators to honor the achievements of participants, offering an atmosphere of revelry and camaraderie.
EPA Announces Revisions to the Velsicol Chemical Superfund Site Cleanup Plan
CHICAGO (July 12, 2024) – On Monday, July 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin a 30-day public comment period on proposed revisions to the Velsicol Chemical Superfund site cleanup plan. Revisions include repairing the existing slurry wall around the former plant site and removing the need to extend a collection system around monitoring well 19.
Nashville Notes: Stapleton sings with Bocelli + Young joins Jackson
Chris Young will join Alan Jackson for his first stop on the Last Call: One More for the Road Tour Aug. 2 at TD Garden in Boston. The debut album from Kassi Ashton, Made from the Dirt, is set to arrive Sept. 20. It features her current hit, "Called Crazy," as well as the new track "Son of a Gun."
Alma College students win contest for work with city DPS
Students and faculty from Alma College are working with city of Alma Public Safety department staff to provide cardiovascular health testing and exercise training, in order to reduce risk of adverse events and improve job performance. A team of three members of the Alma College Class of 2024; Sarah Vanisacker,...
Alma’s new turf football field ready for play
Some 10-plus years ago turf football fields were few and far between on the high school level in the state of Michigan. There were some turf fields here and there, yet they weren’t too prevalent, yet. Prior to 2013 the only turf football fields in mid-Michigan were at Central...
Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of July 12-14 and beyond
• Baber Gallery, CMU: Through Aug. 18, “Still Divine” silkscreen print exhibition by recent CMU Art Department alumna Madeline Devantier. • Native Fireball concert: 5:30 p.m. July 18, Island Park, 331 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, 989-775-4629 facebook.com/mtpparksandrec. • Clare Summer Concert Series: 6-8 p.m. July 18, Shamrock...
Saranac graduate Becca Hopkins crowned 2024 Ionia Free Fair Queen
IONIA — Becca Hopkins fulfilled a lifelong dream Thursday, July 11, becoming queen of the fair she’s attended for many years. Hopkins was crowned the 2024 Ionia Free Fair Queen during the event's annual pageant. Hopkins, of Ionia, earned a $1,000 scholarship from Independent Bank. First runner-up Addyson...
McLaren nurses get forensic certifications
Two nurses who have specialized training have earned accreditations, advancing McLaren Central Michigan’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. Registered nurses Beth Nesbitt, the hospital’s SANE program coordinator; and Rose Shufelt, who is wound care certified, have each been certified by the International Association of Forensic Nurses with SANE-A accreditations.
CMU alum serves where future Navy warfighters train
Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, and this training begins at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL), Illinois. Petty Officer 1st Class Manuel...
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