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DuPont, Chippewa Nature Center partner on tree planting program
More than 40 DuPont employees volunteered over 80 hours of their time to plant 1,200 trees to repopulate and add diversity to a recently controlled invasive species area in the Chippewa Nature Center.
Former CMU Pitcher Adam Mrakitsch Signs with Texas Rangers
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Former Central Michigan pitcher Adam Mrakitsch has signed a free agent contract with the Texas Rangers. Mrakitsch, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound left-hander, was not selected during Major League Baseball's annual draft, which concluded on Tuesday. He signed with the Rangers on Wednesday and is set to report soon to the team's training facility in Surprise, Ariz.
After 10 years, Children’s Grief Center continues serving area kids
When you walk into the Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s office on James Savage Road in Midland, you will be greeted by welcoming staff, colorful artwork, and the organization’s core values printed and displayed around the building. “We wanted, as a staff, to...
Isabella Bank Corp director buys shares worth $199
In a recent transaction on July 16, Jill Bourland, a member of the board of directors at Isabella Bank Corp (NASDAQ:ISBA), increased her stake in the company. The director purchased 10.582 shares of common stock at a price of $18.90 each, amounting to a total investment of $199. This purchase...
A little bad weather can't stop Great Lakes Bay Pride from bringing 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...
Dive into fun at Plymouth Pool all summer long
If summer heat is getting the best of you, the City of Midland’s Plymouth Pool has open swim sessions, swim lessons, and special event programming to help you cool off all season long. Whether you’re looking to help teach your child how to swim or looking for a fun activity for your furry friend, the outdoor municipal pool has something for everyone to dive into.
Beyond Skin Deep: Studio 23 highlights the artistry of tattoos
Walking along the streets of Traverse City while on vacation a few years ago, Megan Koch was prompted to stop at a tattoo shop. She was intrigued by the display of tattoo art hanging on the walls. Her interest sparked the idea for a first-of-its-kind exhibit at Studio 23 in...
“Green Suede” Grows On A Next Nature Nike Dunk Low
As an enduring tentpole model for the Swoosh, the Nike Dunk is a frequent choice for developing Beaverton’s continuing sustainability efforts. While efforts like Nike ISPA ventures aim towards 100% recycled composition, the sheer number of Dunks on the street means partially recycled pairs like the one on display here have a much higher overall impact.
Delfield Celebrates 75 Years Of Providing Fabrication Solutions
In today’s rapidly evolving market, manufacturers face the daunting task of continuously listening to the requested changes of their customer base and responding with new and upgraded equipment solutions to meet those needs. This can be particularly challenging in industries such as commercial foodservice and commercial kitchens, where the...
Bay City Southwest heads to Little League state tourney as buddies for life
BAY CITY, MI – They’re playing like a fine-tuned bunch of ballplayers. But that’s only because after they got together – as a rag-tag collection of little tykes who were new to the game – they stuck together. The Little League state tournament-bound Bay City...
Bay City barbershop open 24/7
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A 24/7 barbershop opened on Bay City’s west side a few months ago. A mainstay in many communities is the barbershop. It’s where you go for a fresh fade or trim to get yourself looking good. At Global Appeal River Walk Barbershop, they...
MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare breaks ground on expansion
CLARE, Mich. (WJRT) - Officials at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare officially broke ground on Monday on a new 51,000-square-foot expansion and revitalization project. The hospital says the project is expected to cost $40 million and take less than two years to complete. The project is scheduled to take place in two phases.
Cramer Named to Academic All-America Team
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan wrestler Alex Cramer has been named to the Academic All-America At-Large Third Team by the College Sports Communicators. Cramer, a redshirt senior from Grayslake, Ill., is a computer science major with a 3.95 grade point average. He is one of 17 student-athletes named to the third team and one of just 47 named to the first, second or third team. The student-athletes represent eight sports and Cramer is one of six wrestlers so honored.
Eastbound US-10 will be closed tonight. Here’s why – and what route to take instead.
BAY COUNTY, MI – Eastbound US-10 will be closed overnight for a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) road project, agency officials announced. MDOT is implementing the overnight closure – which will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and end at 5 a.m. Thursday, July 18 – at the Mackinaw Road overpass for beam setting in Bay County, according to a news release.
Long-time Bay City restaurant announces sudden closure
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A restaurant that’s been in Bay City for decades has announced it is now closed. Nino’s Italiano posted on Facebook Monday that its last day of business was Sunday, July 14. The restaurant cited “financial conditions” as the reason. The Columbus...
Summer road project planned for Bay City. Here’s what it will mean for commuters.
BAY CITY, MI – Local and state agencies are planning to team up with the assistance of federal grants to finance a series of road repairs on the city’s North Side. The city and the Bay County Road Commission are planning to partner – along with the use of state and federal grants – to complete concrete pavement repairs on Wilder Road and Truman Parkway as well as to repair concrete joints and place an asphalt overlay on Tiernan Road.
Bay City Boys & Girls Club teaches kids the importance of healthy eating habits
BAY CITY, Mich.— A new initiative by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Bay Region, in collaboration with Michigan Sugar, aims to educate children about healthy eating habits through hands-on learning experiences. The "Healthy Habits" program is designed to teach kids where their food comes from and...
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