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Timber Rattlers doubled up by Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Loons rallied late to defeat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4-2 at Dow Diamond on Tuesday night. The Loons needed the win to keep up their chances for a third consecutive trip to the playoffs, but a frightening incident in the third inning muted the celebration for the home team.
American Legion World Series title eludes Berryhill with late uprising
Midland Berryhill seemed locked in on the ultimate crown the entire postseason. But it got away with two innings of lost focus. 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.
Dodgers Minor Leaguer Struck in Face By Scorching Line Drive, Leaves Game
Dodgers minor league pitcher Patrick Copen was struck by a line drive Tuesday in the Great Lakes Loons' game against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and forced to leave. The injury reportedly resulted from a 100-mph line drive to Copen's face.
Midland Mall will now run Midland Mall Comic Con event
MIDLAND, MI – The Midland Mall will now organize the Midland Mall Comic Con to “better focus its theme and growth for the future,” officials have announced. However, the change has raised questions and concerns from some event attendees. Mall officials announced next year’s event, scheduled for...
Northwood hosts free back-to-school sports clinic for kids
MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) - Northwood University hosted more than 250 kids for a free back-to-school sports clinic on Monday. ABC12 spoke with Timberwolves head coach Dustin Beurer, quarterback Jacob Barlage and defensive back Stephen Douglas about why they felt that it was important to give back to Midland's youth.
Midland Man Charged with DUI and Carrying Loaded Firearm After Speeding from Winery
A Midland man is facing multiple charges after he was apprehended for allegedly driving under the influence, at a high rate of speed, while also carrying a loaded firearm. The 27-year-old, whose name is being withheld until his arraignment, had reportedly left a Northern Michigan winery before being spotted by police. According to a report by ABC12, the winery staff initiated a 911 call just past 6:25 p.m. upon the suspect's departure from their establishment located on Peninsula Drive in Grand Traverse County.
Michigan reports 4-year high for bicyclists, pedestrians struck by vehicles
Two dozen bicyclists and 183 pedestrians died last year after being struck by vehicles in Michigan. Both means of transportation have proven increasingly more dangerous for Michiganders in recent years, with crashes returning to pre-pandemic levels after three consecutive annual increases. In 2023, Michigan reported 2,114 vehicle crashes involving pedestrians,...
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
The Best Michigan Lottery Scratch Offs to Win Instant Millions
We all dream of being a millionaire one day. If you've walked through the store lately and looked at the prices of everything- you realize it's harder than ever to save up those pennies to become a self-made millionaire. That's why it's always fun to play the Michigan lottery. As...
Eight-time winner takes lead in Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Record eight-time champion Scott Hebert, 55 years-young and four years removed from heart surgery, shot a 4-under 67 Tuesday and had the lead with one round remaining in the 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Harbor Shores Resort. The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member who...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Michigan’s Enhanced Licenses Allow Easy Travel To Canada, But There’s One Catch
When I moved to Michigan, I knew there would be a time when I'd need to make a trip to, or through Canada. The proximity of the "Great White North" and our watery borders is just too close. Not to mention, if we want to get to New England in a timely manner, but don't want to fly, we have to cross through the Ontario Peninsula.
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