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Rededication held for Monitor Twp. park
MONITOR TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - After closing for a remodel last December, a mid-Michigan park held a special rededication and ribbon cutting Tuesday afternoon, July 23. Monitor Township’s Herbert W. Steih Memorial Park closed last December for a nearly $570,000 remodel that gave the park a whole new look and better access to the Kawkawlin River.
Sebewaing brothers are ‘vintage’ in win
MAYVILLE — Sebewaing brothers Matt Rocha and Mark Rocha led the Mighty River Hogs of Midland to a 9-3 win over Mayville State Bank in a vintage baseball game on July 18. The contest, waged at Mayville’s Ohmer Park before about 100 fans during the Mayville Sunflower Festival, was played under 1860s “base ball” rules – which meant that a fielder could register an out by catching any batted ball after one hop.
Five years later, check-forger caught
CARO — Police say that almost five years ago, Kendrick R. Abernathy forged two checks – payable to himself – for a total of $5,699. The checks, from Cass City Oil and Gas Co. to Abernathy, were forged by Abernathy on Sept. 1 and Sept. 6, of 2019. The Cass City Police Department, however, caught up to Abernathy, now 35, of Saginaw.
Dow gets $120 million from state to retain jobs around Midland
MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) - Dow will keep Mid-Michigan as its home for manufacturing, research and development thanks to a $120 million grant approved Tuesday. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved the grant aimed at retaining about 5,000 jobs at the Michigan Operations Industrial Park in Midland and the Auburn Operations facilities in neighboring Williams Township.
Former SVSU basketball standout Tori DePerry signs with Portuguese pro team
SAGINAW, Mich. - Former Saginaw Valley State women's basketball standout Tori DePerry has signed with a Portuguese women's basketball team that competes in the country's top division. After a stellar career at SVSU, DePerry spent this past season at the Division I level with the University of South Dakota as...
Craig Scott: The last of a dying breed of local fastpitch softball players
Ashlander Craig Scott doesn't necessarily consider himself the last of a dying breed. However, he's one of the very few players still lacing up his spikes and donning a uniform in serving as a player and manager of the Midland, Mich. Explorer's men's major fastpitch softball team. Midland was one of six teams competing in the Ashland Invitational over the weekend at Brookside Park. ...
Unsettled again this evening, but drying out later this week
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Showers and thunderstorms are passing through once again this afternoon and although it won’t be raining every second, it’s likely another unsettled evening. We’re not expecting severe weather once again, but if you have outdoor plans tonight, be sure to be on the lookout...
Histories of Arthur Hill, Saginaw High schools traced in planned museum exhibit
SAGINAW, MI — A museum display next week will chart the histories of two high schools that shut down weeks ago after generations spent teaching Saginaw pupils. The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History on Monday, Aug. 5, will open the display dedicated to the histories of Arthur Hill High School and Saginaw High School.
TOPSoccer offers ‘pure joy of soccer’ to kids of all abilities
Coach Tamara Hageage, right, smiles for a photo with one of her TOPSoccer players. Kids with special needs can learn to play soccer and find a community with the TOPSoccer program at the Midland Soccer Club. Head coach Tamara Hageage said it is an inclusive program that welcomes players of...
National tennis grant helps renovation efforts for Janet Jopke Courts
BAY CITY, Mich. - The Janet Jopke Courts at Richard Shaw Park have received a facelift. The Bay Community Tennis Association recently raised nearly $85,000 to go towards the renovations. A portion of the funds came from the U.S. Tennis Association, which provided a $35,000 grant as part of a new program launched last year in honor of tennis superstar Coco Gauff's win at the 2023 U.S. Open.
Offer on Bay City’s State Theatre accepted, but sale yet to go through
BAY CITY, MI – A more than $600,000 offer to purchase the historic State Theatre in downtown Bay City has been accepted, but only time will tell if the sale goes through. James A. White submitted a $630,000 cash offer with no contingencies, according to federal court records. The offer was accepted by the trustee appointed by bankruptcy court to take control of the theater and to sell or distribute its assets. The offer was accepted July 17.
Little League team disqualified at state tourney, giving Southwest second chance
Bay City Southwest is back in the game. After exiting the Little League Major Baseball state tournament with a 5-1 loss to Taylor North in Monday’s quarterfinals, Southwest was informed that its title hopes were not over. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Pharmacists in demand across the country
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Pharmacists are in high demand across the United States, but despite the need for employees, the field continues to shrink. “I love my patients, so I actually love helping everyone. That’s the main thing I love,” said Lalit Mahajan, a pharmacist at Euclid Pharmacy in Bay City.
Bay City hooks Major League Fishing for 2025 tournament
BAY CITY, MI – Officials with the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization announced this month it will return to Bay City in 2025 for its Bass Pro Tour. Major League Fishing officials announced Thursday, July 18, the Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River will be on the schedule for the 2025 pro tour.
‘You can’t blame this on alcohol,’ judge tells Bay City man who went on racist tirade
BAY CITY, MI — Alcohol coursing through his system and a machete in his hand, a Bay City man went on a racist tirade against his neighbors, threatening to kill them. A lengthy standoff with responding police followed. Though he’s since made strides in attaining sobriety, a judge was...
Who will be Bay City’s next 6th ward commissioner? These 3 candidates are in the running
BAY CITY, MI – Three people are in the running to replace Chris Girard as the city’s 6th Ward Commissioner. Girard, a candidate to be the city’s mayor, will be replaced on the commission even if he does not win the mayoral race in the November general election because he is term limited.
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