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Movies and TV shows casting in Bay City
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Buccaneer football hosts joint practice with Mount Pleasant
Grand Haven's varsity football team hosted a joint camp with Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday at Buccaneer Stadium. Bucs' coach Andrew Biedenbender graduated from Mount Pleasant; he served as the associate head coach at Mt. Pleasant High School from 2015-2021.
Former Michigan legislator Jim Stamas running for Midland County Commission
Former State Rep. and Sen. Jim Stamas is running as a Republican candidate for Midland County Commission District 4. District 4 covers Mount Haley, Ingersoll and Midland townships as well as the southern and eastern sides of the City of Midland. Stamas will be up against Democratic candidate Jacob Wilberding...
Wiggins Lake holds Golf Cart and Boat Parades
On Saturday, July 6, residents of Wiggins Lake participated in a Golf Cart Parade and Boat Parade. This year was the ninth annual Golf Cart Parade and included a variety of themed carts with prizes given to first, second, and third place. The boat parade also had various themed boats. Inset photo, first place winner of cart contest.
'Lord of the Gourd' Patrick Harrison to return to Midland July 17 for watermelon carving show
The Lord of the Gourd, Patrick Harrison, will return to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library next week to put on an entertaining watermelon carving demonstration for all ages.
Shepherd Highland Games promise competitions, entertainment
In a nod to Scottish culture, enjoy competitions and fun as the Shepherd Highland Games get underway Saturday, July 13. In addition to an assortment of traditional competitions, the event will offer activities such as an artisan market, beer tent, food trucks, bounce house and performances by a drumline and Toby Bresnahan.
Bay City addresses ongoing State Theatre, Michael Bacigalupo investigation
Four months after the historic State Theatre in Bay City filed for bankruptcy, Bay City officials released a statement about an investigation into the potential mismanagement of funds. Former Bay City Special Event Coordinator Michael Bacigalupo, who also served as the State Theatre director, has been accused of mismanaging the...
Mid Michigan Sports Network to provide plenty prep coverage starting this fall
Chris Spachman has had his hand on the pulse of prep sports in mid Michigan for over a decade now. He knows the teams and the coaches and the communities and the history of each therein. After a 10-year run as morning show host and sports director at Buck 92.3...
Beaverton celebrates Independence Day
On Thursday, July 4, what seemed to be the entire city of Beaverton and more came to watch the Beaverton Fourth of July parade. This year’s theme was “There’s No Place Like Home.” Not only were there many floats, the parade also had the Beaverton High School Band, Beaverton and Gladwin Fire Departments, Beaverton Police, trucks, classic cars, tractors, candidates of the upcoming August 6 election…
Free Second Saturday Supper slated July 13
GLADWINThe Free Second Saturday Supper will be held Saturday, July 13, at the New Beginnings Methodist Church located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales (the old Ford Dealership). Look for the three large crosses at the entrance.This will be a takeout only meal. Please call ahead, 989737-9016, for any orders over 10 meals, if you can. Otherwise, drive in, pick up your meal and…
McLean Nature Preserve guided walk to be held Sunday
McLean Nature Preserve will hold its Prairie Blazing Star Walk at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. The guided walk features summer meadow wildflowers and a wide variety of flowers that attract butterflies and offer excellent photo ops. Common milkweed, orange butterfly milkweed, rudbeckia, Indian blanket, and others are currently blooming.
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