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Federspiel faces familiar opponent in Saginaw County sheriff race
SAGINAW, MI — In a rematch from four years ago, Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel will face a retired lieutenant from his department in an August primary election between Democrats. Federspiel defeated Kevin Stevens — 13,835 to 8,128 votes — in the August 2020 primary election. The rematch for...
Dow gets $120 million from state to retain jobs around Midland
MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) - Dow will keep Mid-Michigan as its home for manufacturing, research and development thanks to a $120 million grant approved Tuesday. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved the grant aimed at retaining about 5,000 jobs at the Michigan Operations Industrial Park in Midland and the Auburn Operations facilities in neighboring Williams Township.
Protest leader could see clear path to Saginaw council seat despite crowded field
SAGINAW, MI — A former state House candidate could sail to an easy November election victory in her bid to join the Saginaw City Council despite a dozen people seeking terms on the community’s governing body. Unless a write-in candidate joins the fray before a Friday, Oct. 25,...
Midland weighs options for $40 million in flood prevention funds
MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT)- Years after flooding devastated the Midland area, an engineering company known as the Spicer Group presented flood prevention and mitigation options to the city of Midland during a Monday night meeting. The city, which has secured a total of $40 million for the project, seeks to prevent...
Dioxin Superfund Cleanup Meeting Scheduled for July 24
The next meeting of the Saginaw-Tittabawassee Rivers Contamination Community Advisory Group (CAG) will be held Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The CAG meets to discuss issues related to the dioxin contamination of the Tittabawassee and Saginaw rivers and their cleanup. These meetings are open to the public and are mostly held once a quarter. The group was established to represent the interests of the community, to share information, and make recommendations to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the cleanup of the rivers and the Saginaw Bay.
Rough roads cost Michiganders thousands annually
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - It’s no secret to drivers that Michigan’s roads need work, but a new report puts a dollar amount on how much it’s costing drivers in repair bills. For people in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties, it’s $1,884 a year. The report published by...
Renue Physical Therapy - Auburn Announces Relocation to Larger Facility
(Auburn, MI) - Renue Physical Therapy - Auburn has announced its upcoming move from their existing Midland Road location to a newly renovated and expanded facility at 4760 Garfield Road beginning Monday, August 5, 2024. The relocation will significantly increase the clinic's space to approximately 3,500 square feet, allowing for enhanced patient care and expanded services.
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