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Saints drop tournament opener to Midland Tribe
MANISTEE — They did what they set out to do at the start and forced the Midland Tribe to play from behind, but the lead only lasted a half inning as the Tribe scored five runs in the bottom of the first and beat the Manistee Saints, 9-4 on Thursday afternoon at Kliber Field.
Deadline for Absentee Ballots for August 6 Primary Election
July 26, 2024 – Registered voters in the city who wish to receive an absentee ballot for the August 6 Primary Election must submit their application by mail or via email by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024. The Midland City Clerk’s office will be open Saturday, August 3 and Monday, August 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to receive in-person requests for absentee ballots, allow in-person absentee ballot voting, register new voters, and assist voters with questions.
West Midland Family Center celebrates 50 years with family summer fun
West Midland Family Center celebrated 50 years of business on Thursday afternoon with a summer jamboree. Hundreds gathered at the 4011 West Isabella Road (M-20) location to enjoy the sunny 80-degree afternoon. For its "Golden Anniversary" celebration, the center catered to those it has served over the past 50 years...
Business Matters: DCK Bookkeeping Services in Midland keeps a diverse client base
Danielle Bessemer, 68, owns DCK Bookkeeping Services, which she operates out of an office in her home. DCK does business and personal bookkeeping. She has a diverse client base serving medical and legal offices, retail establishments, construction companies, and a bakery. Danielle serves clients from across the Great Lakes Bay...
Loons lose big to Lake County
The Great Lakes Loons fell 8-2 to Lake County on Thursday at Dow Diamond. After both teams scored once in both the first and second innings to make it 2-2, the Captains added two runs in the fourth, three in the fifth, and one in the sixth to pull away.
Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network to hold 22nd annual Walk for Hope
The Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network will hold its 22nd annual Walk for Hope on Sunday, Aug. 4 at Saginaw Valley State University. Each year, the mental health and suicide awareness 5K Walk/Run raises funds and awareness to provide training and resources for mental health and suicide prevention. The Response Network anticipates about 2,000 people attending the event, therefore early registration is encouraged.
Meet Your Neighbor: Dr. Ira Isaacoff is a semi-retired chiropractor from New York City
Dr. Ira Isaacoff, 73, lives in the Bullock Creek area with his wife, Kendall Morris. They’ve been married for 40 years. Ira was going to college, driving a taxi cab in New York, when he was invited to a party. That’s where he met Kendall. He said, “We hit it off, and the rest is history.” She retired last fall from the MyMichigan Medical Center, after working 27 years as a nurse anesthetist. She’s now working there as casual labor.
Bay Area Women’s Center awarded $75K in grant funding
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - The Bay Area Women’s Center (BAWC) was awarded at $75,000 grant from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation in Midland with annual equal payments until 2026. “We are so grateful for the support of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation....
Community non-profit rebrands to emphasize support for those struggling with addiction
SAGINAW, Mich.—In the fight against substance abuse disorder, a community non-profit has changed its name to better reflect its mission. Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is now called Face Addiction Now. The organization assists over 100,000 people annually through its various programs. FAN started 16 years ago to support individuals...
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