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SVSU Nursing Students Exceed National First-Time Pass Rate on Licensure Exam
Students in the Saginaw Valley State University Nursing program have achieved a first time pass rate for the national licensure exam, or NCLEX, of 98.4 percent. SVSU offers one of the largest undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest, with high standards of instruction and clinical preparation. SVSU was ranked in the top 10 percent of nursing schools nationally by RNCareers.org, which annually evaluates more than 1,700 nursing schools in the U.S. to assemble its merit-based rankings. Nurses must pass the NCLEX to become licensed and enter the nursing profession, and 124 SVSU nursing students recently passed the test. For the same period, January to June 2024, the first-time pass rate in Michigan was nearly 94 percent, while the national rate was 92 percent.
Independence Bridge closing for 24 hours
Bay City, Mich. (WNEM) - The Independence Bridge in Bay City will be closing for 24 hours. The closure will begin Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m. and is expected to reopen on Friday, July 19, at 7 p.m. the Bay City Bridge Partners (BCBP) said. According to BCBP, weather...
Could Drinwitz be in line to land another 5-star?
Today we’re gonna talk more about the hottest of hot streaks. What Eli Drinkwitz has done with Mizzou Recruiting has been wild. And it still could get wilder. The Tigers have been squarely in the mix for 5-star Offensive Tackle Andrew Babalola and oh hey look:. 5-star OT Andrew...
Former Detroit Lions players help coach youth athletes as Legends Football Camp in Clare
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Several former Lions football players spend the past three day at Brookwood Athletic Complex in Clare helping youth football players learn the basics and fundamentals of the game. The co-founder of the camp, Jeff Chadwick, a former Lions wide receiver from 1983-89, invites other past Lions...
Gladwin issues boil water advisory after water main leak
GLADWIN — The city of Gladwin on Thursday said they had a leak in a water main in the area of First Street, north to Fifth Street and from Bowery Avenue, east to M18 (Silverleaf Street). The city’s DPW crews responded quickly and located the leak, officials said. Because the pressure in the system dropped below 20 PSI, the city is issuing a boil water advisory for drinking water following the State Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) guidelines. Water pressure was never completely lost and it is very likely nothing back flowed into the system, officials said.
With plans to expand medical school in downtown Saginaw, CMU hopes to raise $200M
SAGINAW, MI — A plan to open a new, 100,000-square-foot building for Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine in downtown Saginaw by fall 2028 will include a $200 million fundraiser scheduled to kick off this fall, college officials said. Plans to expand the Mount Pleasant-based public university’s medical...
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Bay City area, July 8-14
A house in Bay City that sold for $399,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Bay City area in the past week. In total, 30 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $159,191, or $112 per square foot.
Great Lakes Bay Pride brings the region together
Volunteers stepped up to make sure the regional Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival celebrating community and visibility happens in 2024. Severe weather in June forced organizers to postpone the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival until Sat., Aug. 17. The re-scheduled festival is set to take place from 11 a.m. to...
Central Michigan Volleyball 2024 Schedule Features Exciting Non-Conference Matchups
The Central Michigan Volleyball team's 2024 non-conference schedule was unveiled, featuring trips to Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, and hosting the Chippewa Invitational at McGuirk Arena. 10 teams in the preseason schedule finished the 2023 season in the top 50 for various statistical categories in NCAA Division I Volleyball. Notable...
Shirley Frick, 89, of Gladwin
Shirley Rebecca Frick, 89, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1934, in Standish, to Orval Castle and Madonna (Fick) Castle. On March 13, 1954, she was united in marriage to Wesley R. Frick. They enjoyed a happy married life together for over 70 years.
Mill and Overlay Program Coming to City Streets
July 19, 2024 – Numerous local streets in the city of Midland will see surface improvements as part of the City’s annual mill and overlay program. This application involves removing and replacing the top layers of a street’s asphalt to reduce surface roughness and address minor deformations, cracking, and irregularities in the pavement surface. This process can extend the lifespan of a street’s surface by up to 10 – 15 years.
Speedway stations among businesses affected by internet outage
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Effects from the global internet outage Friday morning extend from the gas pumps to airports to local government offices across Mid-Michigan. Several Speedway gas stations in the region were unable to process credit card payments Friday morning. Some locations closed entirely while others remained open for cash transactions only.
Longtime Bay City restaurant closes, Build-A-Bear opens and more local business news
BAY CITY, MI — From a longtime Bay City restaurant closing its doors to the region’s first Build-A-Bear Workshop opening in Frankenmuth, here’s some recent business news you might have missed. What’s that? Build-A-Bear coming to Frankenmuth tourist destination. If you purchase a product or register...
Virtual Meeting On Flood Reduction Funding to Be Held july 29
Th city of Midland and the Midland Business Alliance Advisory Committee on Infrastructure will host a virtual town hall on July 29 to discuss $40 million in grants provided by the state for flood reduction projects. The city was granted the funds in the state budget from last July, which...
10 most expensive homes sold in Bay County, July 8-14
A house in Bay City that sold for $399,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bay County in the past week. In total, 38 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $166,198, or $116 per square foot.
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