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Portland 3, Real Salt Lake 0
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Brian White scores 2 goals, Fafà Picault adds goal, assist as Whitecaps beat St. Louis 3-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brian White scored two goals to continue his white-hot streak and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat St. Louis City 3-1 Saturday night. White has scored in four consecutive games, beginning with a hat trick in 4-3 win over St. Louis on June 29. Vancouver (10-7-5) is unbeaten, with three wins, in that span. The 28-year-old, who also scored in four straight games in April became the first player in club history to accomplish the feat twice in a single season.
Alma College teaches high school students to ‘disagee better’
The Doing Democracy Summer Seminar, a week-long course held at Alma College in June, brought local high school students from diverse political backgrounds together to learn skills for finding common ground and communicating across divisions. In their time at Alma College, the students took a variety of workshops, including a...
Cynthia Velma (Fisher) Floyd
Cynthia Floyd, 96, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Andahwod Senior Center. Her passing came 2 hours and 20 minutes prior to the passing of her son Dennis Vincent Kequom II, in the same room. Cindy was born September 25, 1927, in Rosebush, Michigan, daughter of the late Marvin Fisher and Dora Collins. Her marriage to Dennis Kequom Sr. was blessed with a son, Dennis Vincent II. Cindy was employed by various places including Central Michigan Community Hospital, Michigan Bulb in Grand Rapids, county carnivals, and farms, harvesting fruits. Cindy married Marvel Floyd on February 2, 1979, in Grand Rapids. She enjoyed shopping, traveling with seniors on trips, and helping at the Sowmick Center. Her best friend was Dorothy Netmop who predeceased her in April of 2024. She was a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Cindy leaves behind her grandchildren, Dennis ‘Vinnie’ (Tonia) Kequom of Mt. Pleasant, Dana Lynn (Chip) Neyome of Mt. Pleasant; great grandchildren, Skyler, Tina, Kobun, Hunter, Caleb, Andrew, and Emmett; daughter in-law, Marie Kequom of Mt. Pleasant; extended family; and beloved canine, Scruffy. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvel Floyd; three infant children, Johnny, Rebecca, and Diana; and great granddaughter, Autumn Neyome. Her funeral and son’s funeral will be celebrated together at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Alice Jo Ricketts officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and one hour before the service on Wednesday. A luncheon will follow in Lincoln Reception Center (attached to the funeral home). Memorial contributions may be made to Dalis to the Rescue or Humane Animal Treatment Center (HATS). Envelopes are available at the funeral home. To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com. www.CharlesRLux.com.
Pre-orders available for MP Youth Services ‘Coneys for a Cause’
An annual fundraiser for the Mt. Pleasant Police Youth Services Unit is more than a month away, but pre-orders are now available for larger orders of Pixie coney dogs. Coneys for a Cause is scheduled for Aug. 12-16 at the Pixie, 302 N. Mission St., where customers can get $1.99 coneys while helping the youth of Isabella County.
Triplets celebrate 80th birthday with surprise party
It’s never been easy for Julie Sowle to keep a secret from her mother and her aunts. Sowle’s mother, Sharlene Lee Klumpp of Mt. Pleasant, and Sharlene’s sisters Darlene Lee Payment of Mt. Pleasant and Marlene. Lee Spayd of Redford are always talking to their children and...
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.
'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...
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.
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."
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.
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.
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...
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