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Bay City fall sports roundup: Rivals make 275-mile roadtrip together
BAY CITY, MI –A look at the high school sports scene in the Bay City area for Aug. 19, 2024. Bay City area coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. TENNIS: SEASON OPENS WITH UNCOMMON CARPOOL. If you purchase...
Old Town’s newest pizza place slings the ‘Saginaw slice’ made with a labor of love
SAGINAW, MI – Three neon pizza signs shine bright through the windows of Old Town Saginaw’s newest pizza place. Inside, chef Eric Schevchenko moves to the beat of his favorite music loudly playing throughout the space while he creates the perfect “Saginaw slice.”. If you purchase a...
The future of Bay City’s State Theatre, drama at city commission meetings and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – The same person who owns the Midland Mall and St. Laurent Brothers now owns the historic State Theatre in downtown Bay City. But what are his plans for the site? He elaborated on that last week. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Bay City will get another Dollar General store at former Rite Aid site
BAY CITY, MI – Another Dollar General store will be coming to Bay City. The retail chain has submitted building plans for the former Rite Aid store on the corner of South Euclid Avenue and West Midland Street, 901 W. Midland St., Bay City Manager Dana Muscott confirmed Monday, Aug. 19.
Double shooting at Marathon station in Flint leaves man dead
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - One man is dead and another person was injured in a double shooting at a Marathon gas station on Flint's north side early Saturday. The shooting was reported around 2 a.m. at the Marathon station at the intersection of Saginaw and Carpenter roads on the city's north side.
Honoring The Saginaw Old Golds
The Saginaw Old Golds Vintage Baseball Club started in 2008. Leading the way was Thomas Mudd (originator & umpire) and Richard Curry (manager & catcher). Within a year, Harold Campeau (Heck's Bar) came aboard as the team owner. The Golds play by the rules of 1864: Hard Ball-No Gloves-Open Fields-No Stadiums.
Crowds gather despite warnings for Port Huron Float Down
Kayaks, inflated tubes and one unusually large swan lined Lighthouse Beach Sunday as beachgoers prepared to hit the water for the Port Huron Float Down. The unsanctioned event draws thousands of people each year looking to float along the St. Clair River from Port Huron to Marysville, a trip that can take...
Hillsdale Hospital leaders appointed to statewide councils, committees for MHA
HILLSDALE — The Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) welcomed six members of the Hillsdale Hospital’s leadership team to different statewide councils and committees after they were appointed to the positions. Jeremiah Hodshire, Rachel Lott, John Robertson, Meghan Campbell, Doris Whorley and Joshua Daugherty were each appointed to serve on various roles within the MHA councils and committees, according to the release. ...
Truckin’ to St. Ignace for the 28th Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show Weekend
Twenty-eight years ago, a handful of trucks braved the winds and the rain to kick off a new tradition. In 2024, that tradition will roar louder than ever! St. Ignace is pulling out all the stops for the best truck show yet. If you want to see the biggest and baddest semi-trucks on the road, mark your calendars for the weekend of September 12-14, 2024. Start out right by planning your weekend right here.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
Michigan’s Enhanced Licenses Allow Easy Travel To Canada, But There’s One Catch
When I moved to Michigan, I knew there would be a time when I'd need to make a trip to, or through Canada. The proximity of the "Great White North" and our watery borders is just too close. Not to mention, if we want to get to New England in a timely manner, but don't want to fly, we have to cross through the Ontario Peninsula.
Did you win $4.57 million? Someone in Michigan who bought a lottery ticket online did
LANSING – A Michigan Lottery player is a millionaire after winning the $4.57 million Lotto 47 jackpot on Saturday night. One ticket matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers drawn Saturday: 03-08-27-34-40-43. The winning ticket was bought online at MichiganLottery.com. This is the fourth time the Lotto 47 jackpot has been won this year, lottery officials said. The lucky player should contact the Lottery’s Player Relations division at 844-917-6325 to set up an appointment to claim their prize.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
REVERSING THE REF SHORTAGE: Numbers look 'pretty good' ahead of '24–'25 season
“I'm not saying we're going to blow away last year's total by any means, but we're at least going to meet that, and I think, probably, surpass that," said MHSAA Communications Director Geoff Kimmerly
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