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Pearl the Whale takes flight over children's play are at Midland Mall
The Midland Mall will have a newly installed, completed play area for children in mid-September. Mya Crane, the executive assistant of Midland Mall’s owner Jordan Dice, said the mall ownership wants the facility to be a place where families can spend time together and do activities free of charge.
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...
Crusaders for Children Michigan to hold Family Fun Day to unite the community
A family- oriented event will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Covenant Hills Camp and Retreat in Otisville. The festivities are being sponsored by The Crusaders for Children Michigan, along with help from many local businesses. The non-profit organization was originally scheduled to participate in the Blueberry Festival in Otter Lake this weekend but opted to withdraw. Several vendors quickly followed suit after learning of the circumstances which were reported on earlier this week by the Tribune; the Crusaders then quickly went to work to secure a new location.
This Nostalgic 50s-Style Diner In Michigan Will Serve You The Best Milkshakes Of Your Life
Driving through Birch Run, Michigan, you might feel as though you’ve stepped back in time. Amidst the buzz of modern life, there’s a place that stands out, beckoning you with its retro charm and promises of delectable treats. The Comet Classic Diner & Creamery is a delightful throwback...
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.
Vogel's Two-Run Double Walks Off Captains 4-3
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (45-45) (11-13) notched their sixth walk-off win of 2024, with a Jake Vogel two-run automatic double in the bottom of the ninth clinching a 4-3 victory over the Lake County Captains (54-36) (13-11) on a 73-degree cloudy Tuesday night at Dow Diamond.
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.
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