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Bay City residents, commissioners 'surprised' following Station 5 closure
Bay City’s Fire Station 5 closed permanently on Monday, July 15, which came as a “surprise” to residents and commissioners alike. The closure was discussed extensively during a City Commission meeting that same night. “Maybe we didn’t ask the questions of the timeframe of when it was...
Beaverton welcomes newest firefighter
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Fire Department welcomed a new certified firefighter, Case Dunn. Dunn took his class throughout the winter and was recently notified that he had passed his state test.Dunn joined the Beaverton Fire Department when he turned 16-years-old through their cadet program. Dunn will be a trained FF1 when he turns 18-years-old.For anyone 16-17-years-old that lives in Beaverton and…
Family Outdoors Day at the Buckeye Trailhead
GLADWINMark your calendars for Sunday, July 28 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Gladwin Conservation District is hosting a Family Outdoors Day at the Buckeye Trailhead!Best of all, it’s completely free to attend!The goal of the event is to bring the community together to enjoy the outdoors in a way that’s accessible for everyone.There will be food and drinks, lawn games, kid’s crafts and activities, as…
Midland Business Alliance committee projects to be presented July 22; public input opportunities coming
The Midland Business Alliance Advisory Committee on Infrastructure provided an update on its work - and dates for upcoming public engagement opportunities - at the Midland County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning. The committee formed in 2021 with the task of reducing the frequency and severity of flooding...
Midland student selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant
Ally Noel of Midland is among four members of Kalamazoo College's class of 2024 that have been selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2024-25 academic year. Noel, an anthropology/sociology and English double major will stay in Savannakhet, Laos. She is among the students, artists and young...
Coleman Community Schools expands bus service to city residents
Students who live in the Coleman city limits will now be able to ride the bus to school, starting Aug. 20 when the 2024-25 school year begins. At its June meeting, the Coleman Community Schools board of education approved an additional bus and an additional bus route as part of the district's new budget.
Gus Macker Basketball Tournament returns Aug. 10-11
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to the Great Lakes Bay Region on Aug. 10-11 in Midland. Hosted by The Legacy Center for Community Success, the event promises a weekend of basketball action, community engagement and family fun. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Gus Macker Tournament welcomes players of all...
John Morgan of Novi repeats as GAM Super Senior champion
FREELAND – Competition brings out the best in John Morgan of Novi, who proved to be the best once again in winning the 10th GAM Super Senior Championship presented by Saint John’s Resort at Apple Mountain Golf Club Tuesday. Morgan, a Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member, won...
Bolts hosts home swim meet
The Breckenridge Wahpeton Bolts swim team hosted a free swim meet for new swimmers and the community on July 10. The meet gave those interested in swimming a taste of what it is like. Kialie Brevik joined the Bolts in the fall of 2023. She shared that she loves swimming...
Jelly Roll will headline Tailgate n' Tallboys in Midland next weekend, drawing thousands of fans
In a little over a week, Country Music Association Artist of the Year Jelly Roll will bring thousands of fans to the Midland County Fairgrounds for the Tailgate n’ Tallboys festival on July 27. Tailgate n’ Tallboys will run for two days - July 26 and 27 - with...
First Gladwin Summer Street Fest is a success
On Saturday, July 13, Cedar Ave. in downtown Gladwin was closed from N. Bowery Ave to N. State Street from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the very first Gladwin Summer Street Fest. The event was sponsored by the Gladwin Business & Professional Association (GBPA) and has been in the works since the beginning of the year, a change from the annual Arts & Crafts Festival in the Park and Fun Days…
SVSU hires new vice president for development
Saginaw Valley State University has announced that Brian Brunner will join the university as its inaugural vice president for development, following a national search. Brunner comes to SVSU from Lindenwood University in Missouri, where he has served as the assistant vice president for advancement for the past four years. He is familiar with Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, having graduated from Central Michigan University and working there for eight years across two terms of employment.
Isabella commissioners discuss millage renewals on August ballot
A Mt. Pleasant woman who was instrumental in the ouster of the chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Primary had a message for Isabella County commissioners Tuesday night: Regain voter trust. Bree Moeggenberg, who led the effort to remove Kristina Karamo from the state Republican Party’s leadership position, told commissioners during...
Midland school board approves superintendent performance objectives
The Midland Public Schools board of education spent the majority of its 75-minute regular meeting on Monday in a closed session discussing litigation. The closed session lasted about 50 minutes and was the final item on the agenda before the adjournment. The agenda said the closed session was a "Consultation with legal counsel regarding pending litigation as permitted under MCL 15.268 section 8 (e)."
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