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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Cass City School renovations for a medical clinic are progressing. Construction of a medical clinic on the Cass City School District's grounds is well underway. Booms Construction's bid of $140,600 to do the work was accepted, Thumb Cooling and Heating's bid of $141,562 was accepted, and Mauer Electric's bid of $34,162 was approved.
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.
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.
Discover the Saginaw area: Homes you can buy for half a million dollars
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of the Saginaw area, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Woman misses chance to avoid jail
CARO — One could say Rachel L. Parrish received a break when a judge delayed her sentence for one year, keeping her out of jail. But Parrish, 32, of Caro, didn’t take advantage of the situation. Last week a judge ruled Parrish “did not successfully complete her delay of sentence,” and tossed her in jail for 180 days – with credit for 74 days served.
Akron, the Las Vegas Bowl, and the Great American West
“Go West, young man, go West and grow up with the country.” That’s what Horace Greeley (or someone else, as many dispute) said about the American West centuries ago. The American West has long been a source of wonder for many Americans. Naturally, this mystique carried into college football. The desire for young men in the Midwest to “go west” is woven into the fabric of college football. For nearly 70 years, the Big Ten sent its champion to the Rose Bowl to play in American sports’ most fabled tradition. This upcoming season, they’ll embrace four programs located on the West Coast into the fold.
Man pleads guilty to hiding stolen cars
CARO — A 36-year-old Vassar man has pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing two stolen vehicles, and concealing the identity of a third vehicle. Investigators say Joshua D. Zimmerman received and concealed a stolen 1971 Lincoln Continental, and a stolen 1967 GMC pickup truck. Police said they don’t know the dates of those crimes.
Forecast turning towards dry weather after isolated showers today
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Showers remain in the forecast today, but coverage is expected to be quite limited as of this point. With how quick the low has passed by and with our area already behind the cold front, we don’t have much in the way or forcing or a good driver for widespread showers. The heating of the day is expected to allow some showers to develop in the afternoon, but the coverage just looks isolated.
47th annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo held in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WJRT) - The 47th annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo took place on Thursday in Frankenmuth. The event is a statewide bus operators' skills test competition and training event. More than 40 people competed to be the best small bus public transit driver in the state. They had to...
MI Community College Guarantee
Many Delta College students are eligible for free tuition this fall thanks to Michigan's new Community College Guarantee program and other existing scholarship opportunities. These funds are not loans. They do not need to be repaid after college and eligibility to receive these funds is not tied to family income.
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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.
Mid-Michigan residents impacted by delayed flights after global IT outage
FREELAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Planes have been grounded and passengers stranded as Delta struggles to recover from a global tech outage on Friday, July 19. Now, the travel headaches are hitting home in mid-Michigan. TV5 spoke with local travelers Tuesday evening, July 23, at MBS International Airport about the frustrations...
Join the Loons for an Enchanting Evening at Dow Diamond
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