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Sebewaing brothers are ‘vintage’ in win
MAYVILLE — Sebewaing brothers Matt Rocha and Mark Rocha led the Mighty River Hogs of Midland to a 9-3 win over Mayville State Bank in a vintage baseball game on July 18. The contest, waged at Mayville’s Ohmer Park before about 100 fans during the Mayville Sunflower Festival, was played under 1860s “base ball” rules – which meant that a fielder could register an out by catching any batted ball after one hop.
Claressa Shields returns to Berston Field House ahead of upcoming fight
FLINT, Mich. - Fight Week has arrived for Flint native Claressa Shields. The GWOAT is getting set to take on Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the world heavyweight championship. Before she looks ahead to that fight, Shields had a chance to look back at where her journey started. The three-time undisputed champion...
Check out the Saginaw Valley League South's 2024 football schedules
FLINT – Michigan’s high school fall sports season is just around the corner. Football kicks off Aug. 29 and concludes Oct. 25. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Saddle up or buckle in? Bus drivers test their skills at 'roadeo' in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – Bus operators from across the state flocked to Little Bavaria on Thursday to test their skills in a unique competition. The 47th Annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo is an event to determine the best small bus public transit drivers in Michigan. Competitors are tasked with the...
Creepy Abandoned Church in Flint with Shady Past
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The explorers of this church near Flint called it ‘creepy’ - looking at the images, I can see some instances where yes, it looks somewhat eerie. But then, there are a few ornate parts as well.
Boulevard coming to problem area of M-53
IMLAY CITY — Michigan Department of Transportation officials attended the city commission meeting in Imlay City last week, revealing plans for a new boulevard to be built down the middle of M-53. It is expected work on the $10 million project will be done during the 2029 construction season.
REO Speedwagon Plays to Packed Pine Knob Music Theatre
For nearly 50 years, the rock group from Champaign, Illinois, REO Speedwagon, has been giving audiences and classic rock listeners timeless hits and concert memories that’ll last a lifetime. With over 40 million records sold and over a dozen Top-40 Hits, it’s no wonder that when REO Speedwagon comes to town, the fans show up and let their voices be heard.
Crime Stoppers Offering Reward In Sunday Flint Homicide
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 dollar reward for information leading to an arrest in a Flint homicide. Around 2:00 Sunday afternoon, 30-year-old Shanquice Love was found dead in the parking lot of the Travel Inn in the 2000 block of South Dort Highway, according to officials. Another person reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting.
Owosso’s North Pole Express tickets sold out
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - After nearly an hour of going on sale, tickets for Owosso’s North Pole Express ride are sold out. Tickets went on sale at noon on July 25. The trips do not begin until November. The train departs from the Steam Railroading Institute for a round trip to the Village of Ashley’s Country Christmas.
Best Traction Boards for 2024, Tested
Traction boards, also known as recovery boards or traction mats, are essential tools for off-road and overlanding enthusiasts. These boards provide a way out when a vehicle gets stuck in soft or slippery conditions, allowing you to be your own hero instead of calling for help from a winch, AAA, or your dad, who warned you not to drive on the sand in the first place.
Sheila Walsh
Sheila Joan Walsh, of Davison, Michigan and The Villages, Florida, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Hurley Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. Sheila was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 22, 1940, daughter of the late Elizabeth G. and James O’Toole. She married William...
Gorgeous Friday ahead, pleasant weekend follows
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - It’s been a beautiful day around Mid-Michigan and as we’ve been talking about since the beginning of the week, we expect this to stick around for several days!. Skies have been filled with sunshine most, if not all of the day (once fog and...
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