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Yes, the Saginaw Township business boom is for real. But will it really last?
SAGINAW TWP., MI — When the COVID-19 pandemic dried up patronage at Great Lakes Yoga in 2020, owner Jennifer Wilk watched with concern as her revenue stream disappeared. Like so many owners did, Wilk could have pursued an exit strategy to cut loose the business and all its expenses.
Saginaw mourns Court Street Theater owner, community volunteer Tom Braley
SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw’s Court Street Theater has closed its doors temporarily as the community mourns the death of one of the theater’s owners. Thomas “Tom” Alan Braley died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29. He was 67. Braley was a co-owner of the Court Street...
$1.6M Bay City bridge repairs accounted for in proposed state budget
BAY CITY, MI – The city could be reimbursed nearly $2 million for its share of the Lafayette Bridge project based on funding allotment in the proposed $82.5 billion state budget. A line item in the budget allots $1.6 million to Bay City for bridge cost reimbursements, according to...
Downtown Bay City mural aims to encourage organ donation
BAY CITY, MI – A new mural painted on the backside of a downtown Bay City business might capture the attention of passersby. But it’s the message behind it that the man who commissioned to have it drawn up is hoping keeps their attention. Brad Gohr, a Bay...
KUDU – Issue One – Submissions Open
For its debut issue, KUDU seeks work by South African resident or expat citizens or dual citizens, of all origins and backgrounds, at any stage of their artistic careers. KUDU welcomes work in the following categories: poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, and visual art. Any form. Any style. Experimental is fine. We accept humor and previously published work. Submit original work that is captivating, that inspires reflection, that provokes debate, that is meaningful, that enriches the reader. KUDU encourages beginning writers and artists to submit their work. For detailed guidelines: kudujournal.wordpress.com/submissions/.
Final round of Bay City area athletes who are heading to collegiate level
During the course of the spring sports season, more than 30 high school athletes from the MLive Bay City coverage area finalized plans to become college athletes. Here is a look at the area standouts who officially signed letters of intent to compete next school year with college sports programs. Be sure to check out the list of area commits during the fall signing season and during the winter signing season.
Move over, Michigan: Georgia now leads in building next-generation cars
Since the first Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line in 1908, Detroit has been synonymous with the American automotive industry. But in the age of the electric vehicle, amid a renaissance in domestic manufacturing, Georgia is quietly but confidently emerging as the undisputed national leader in the electrifying auto sector. It sounds like […] The post Move over, Michigan: Georgia now leads in building next-generation cars appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
How Megan Blake re-rose to West Michigan's top tennis player, Sentinel Player of the Year
Megan Blake has put together one of the best tennis resumes in area history. It includes a state championship, a re-rise to No. 1 singles and becoming the most dominant player in West Michigan. She has been selected as Holland Sentinel Girls Tennis Player of the Year for the second time.
Lenawee Christian senior one of among four Michigan students to earn MEC scholarship
CASSAPOLIS — A Lenawee Christian High School senior student was one of among four Michigan students to receive funding through Midwest Energy and Communications’ annual college scholarship program. Alexandra Prater was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from MEC in recognition of her academic achievements, leadership and community involvement. Scholarship...
These are the 20 most dangerous Michigan intersections
A new report ranks Michigan’s most dangerous intersections, and most of them are in Metro Detroit. Michigan Auto Law released their annual list of dangerous intersections, using data from Michigan State Police. The Michigan State Police’s Traffic Reporting Unit’s underlying data analysis is compiled using motor vehicle accident reports...
Abandoned Michigan Sears Store: A Silent Reminder
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sears stores were founded in 1886 as the R.W. Sears Watch Company in Chicago. Along with Richard Sears, the company was co-founded by Alvah Roebuck. For almost...
Heil Continues Growth of Nationwide Dealer Network with New Locations in Ohio and Michigan
Heil® continues to strengthen its premier nationwide dealer network of sales, parts, and support services, with further growth in the Midwest. The company is excited to announce new Environmental Equipment Sales & Service (EESS) locations in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, enhancing Heil’s presence and support in these key regions.
What Michiganders should know about airline policies while traveling over July 4th
(CBS DETROIT) — With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.In April, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued new consumer protection rules that could save travelers $500 million annually.As of Tuesday night, the Detroit Metro Airport had only two delayed flights and no canceled flights, a far cry from when Darron Cole flew for the last time a couple of years ago."I got a really good ticket that I thought was too good to be true," Cole said. "Turns out it was too good to be true...
Experts remind Michiganders to stay safe in the water this July 4th holiday
(CBS DETROIT) - The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful."Every child in America knows how to stop, drop and roll. We would love every child in America to learn how to flip, float and follow," said Bob Pratt, the director of education for the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.Pratt spent over two decades as a fireman and paramedic in East Lansing and has since taken on another element, the water."Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in...
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