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Bay City closing one of its fire stations
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A mid-Michigan fire station is closing for good, leaving its community with questions and concerns. Caleb Rowell, the director of the Bay City Department of Public Safety, said Fire Station No. 5 will close for good next week, but it’s a decision that has been years in the making.
Bay City shifts bridge closure by a day
BAY CITY, MI – Just days after announcing the Independence Bridge would be closed for 24 hours next week, the city said in a statement that there has been a slight change of plans. Yes, the bridge will still be closed. The difference is when. The city said its...
Saginaw golf pro Byron Wilson dies, leaves Littlest Angels legacy
But his biggest legacy is his work in improving the lives of young hospital patients fighting for another day. Wilson, 78, died Tuesday after a lifetime of work as a PGA teaching professional, a job he used to help raise $1.3 million for the Covenant Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Fans fall dead silent for final-pitch drama in Little League district finale
BAY CITY, MI – It was a hold-on, hold-tight, hold-your-breath kind of game. And the exhale was exhilarating. 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.
Bay City Central and Powers Catholic each earn a win at the Flint Showcase
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Several local teams competing in the offseason on the ice at the Flint Showcase. Today, Bay City Central defeated Hartland 4-3 while Powers Catholic defeated Grosse Point South 5-0. Check out the highlights from both games here.
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Saginaw area, July 1-7
A house in Freeland that sold for $429,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Saginaw area in the past week. In total, 19 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $189,843. The average price per square foot was $127.
A Bay City fire station is closing. Here’s what that means going forward.
BAY CITY, MI – One of the city’s four fire stations will be closing later this month, but officials have assured residents there will be no drop off in fire protection. Bay City Fire Station 5, 1209 E. Smith St., will be closing Monday, July 15, Public Safety Director Caleb Rowell told MLive/The Bay City Times.
10 most expensive homes sold in Bay County, July 1-7
A house in Bay City that sold for $455,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bay County in the past week. In total, 42 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $169,897. The average price per square foot ended up at $128.
Obituary: Carol Lynn (Rusak) Clute
Carol Lynn (Rusak) Clute, age 69 of Clare, passed away on June 25, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland surrounded by loved ones. Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 15, 1955, to Rose (Rohmer) and Richard Rusak. She grew up in Gladwin before attending Central Michigan University, where she earned a B.A. in Home Economics and Fashion Merchandising with a concentration in fashion design. On April 30, 1983, Carol married Dave Clute in Clare, where they went on to raise a family and live for the next 41 years.
What ASCs need to know about Ascensions' selling spree
St. Louis-based Ascension saw a $3 billion operating loss in fiscal year 2023, and its sustainability strategy includes selling off major hospitals in their system. Additionally, last year, Ascension said it plans to invest more money into its ASCs, imaging and physical therapy sites that advance its footprint of service offerings and provide greater convenience to consumers.
TinCaps top Loons, secures a combined no-hitter
On Friday, the TinCaps defeated the Great Lakes Loons, 9-1. Henry Baez pitched a gem, and secured a combined no-hitter. On Friday, the TinCaps defeated the Great Lakes Loons, 9-1. Henry Baez pitched a gem, and secured a combined no-hitter, the fourth in TinCaps history.
Baez, two relievers combine for no-hitter against Loons
MIDLAND, Mich. (WANE) – Henry Baez, Will Geerdes, and Jose Geraldo combined to throw the fourth no-hitter in TinCaps history, as Fort Wayne topped Great Lakes 9-1 on Friday night at Dow Diamond. Baez did the bulk of the work, as the Fort Wayne starter went seven innings, striking out four, while walking one. Baez […]
Nature trail, park coming to Standish thanks to nearly $1M in grants
STANDISH, MI – The city of Standish is on its way to having its first park thanks to a nearly $1 million grant from the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) and Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Standish received $958,500 in grant funding through the two entities’ Spark Grant...
Clare softball looking forward to next season
CLARE – Clare’s softball team came off a Division 3 state semifinal finish last month but many players are on summer teams to get ready for next year. Only two seniors graduated and standouts such as Madison Jones, Tessa Kelly and Breez Yarger are returning. It comes down...
EPA Announces Revisions to the Velsicol Chemical Superfund Site Cleanup Plan
CHICAGO (July 12, 2024) – On Monday, July 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin a 30-day public comment period on proposed revisions to the Velsicol Chemical Superfund site cleanup plan. Revisions include repairing the existing slurry wall around the former plant site and removing the need to extend a collection system around monitoring well 19.
Loons suffer first no-hitter loss since May 2013 against TinCaps
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - It’s Pontooners Weekend for the Great Lakes Loons but against the TinCaps, it was a sinking feeling at the Dow Diamond. Fort Wayne started out up 1-0 to start the 1st inning but fans came alive as the Loons ended the top of the 2nd with a double play.
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