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Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Great Lakes Loons and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Great Lakes Loons, visit https://www.milb.com/great-lakes. Our annual Princess and Pirate Night transforms into a storybook of possibilities; Saturday, July 27,...
Bay County Homeless Man Reported Missing
The Bay County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a missing homeless man. Police say 32-year-old Tyler Joseph Laurain was last seen July 10 in the area of the Bay City Walmart. Family members say Laurain frequently visits fast food restaurants to use their wifi. He is described as white, standing 5’10” and weighing around 130 pounds. He has blue eyes and brown hair. He may also have a long beard.
Offer Accepted for Bay City’s State Theater
A Boyne City man may soon be the new owner of the State Theater in Bay City. James White’s bid of $630,000, placed on July 12 with two other offers, was accepted by a trustee of a bankruptcy court. That court will now determine if White’s offer is solvent.
Flint Jazz Festival moves to Clio Amphitheatre
CLIO, MI -- The Flint Jazz Festival will continue its longstanding tradition this weekend, but at a new location. For the 42nd annual event hosted by the Greater Flint Arts Council, the festival is moving to Clio Ampitheatre from July 26-28. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Magazine Stand :: Red Tree Review – Issue 4
Issue four of the online poetry journal Red Tree Review is now live. As always, readers will find poems that surprise, harrow, and awe, this time featuring work by Cortney Bledsoe, Halee Kirkwood, Mirande Bissell, Scott Davidson, James Croal Jackson, Alex Sarrigeorgiou, Eva Skrande, Alison Heron Hruby, Clara Burghelea, C. B. Stuckey, Matthew Burns, and Jacob Schepers.
County Fair offers food, rides, animals, fun
CARO — Madelyn Bennett came to show her lambs this week at the Tuscola County Fair. Sheyla Alvarez came to sell french fries. Thousands of others, however, are heading to Caro to just have fun. The Tuscola County Fair, a tradition for more than 140 years, continues from today through Saturday night.
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.
WSGW Morning Team: July 24, 2024 (Wednesday)
It’s the WSGW Wednesday Morning Team with YOU and Charlie and Mike and Jonathan – presented by Paint Bull in Saginaw….. New WSGW OnLine Poll for YOU! If you had to vote today, how would you vote?. ********************************************. Charlie and Mike and Jonathan and YOU: Two dramatic...
Bay City's Labadie Rib Fest kicks off Thursday
BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - You can almost smell the ribs cooking!. Barbecue vendors were set up and ready to go for Thursday's 4 p.m. start time. The beloved Rib Fest runs through Sunday and features live music, craft vendors, a cornhole tournament, 5K run and walk, games, pig races, a petting zoo and more.
Not their first 'roadeo'
Next week public transit drivers from across the state will converge on Frankenmuth to see who is the best in the state. This includes three WexExpress drivers from the Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority. Photo courtesy of Michigan Small Bus Roadeo.
LETTER: Mary Draves is a friend to the 8th Congressional District
Mary Draves is a friend to me and a friend to the 8th District. Summer Sale! Dive into the news anytime with digital access: ONLY 25¢. I have had the pleasure of being a close personal friend of Mary Draves for many years. She’s kind, driven, and tough. She’s principled, knowledgeable, and unwavering in her support of conservative values.
No Rain, All Shine: Ideal Conditions for Tailgate N' Tallboys
With Tailgate N' Tallboys set to take place July 26 and 27, here’s a look at weather conditions for the duration of the event. As with many outdoor events and concerts, weather can play a significant role. For Tailgate N' Tallboys, the event will take place rain or shine, except in cases where inclement or severe weather threatens patron and staff safety and may delay and/or cancel the festival.
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY POLLING LOCATION CHANGE—PRECINCTS 12 & 15
Your polling location for the August 6, 2024 Election is temporarily changing from the new Saginaw United High School (old SASA) to the Andersen Enrichment Center at 120 Ezra Rust. This change is due to unforeseen circumstances in the construction of the parking lot at the new high school. As a reminder, polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
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