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Tuscola native killed after breaking into home
ORION TWP. — Police say a native of the town of Tuscola, in Tuscola County, was shot and killed Wednesday after trying to kill his ex-girlfriend. Galen Gavit, 67, of Unionville, was shot in the head by his ex-girlfriend’s stepson after Gavit – carrying a .38-caliber revolver – broke into a home in Oakland County’s Orion Township.
Downtown Midland Summer Sales return this Thursday through Saturday
Those looking for great deals and special items can venture to Downtown Midland this week for the annual Summer Sales happening July 25-27. With Main Street closed to vehicle traffic from Ashman Street to Rodd Street, visitors can stroll through the street and enjoy expanded shopping and dining space. Shop a variety of participating retailers, then sit outside at a local restaurant for a snack and a cold drink.
One of the Most Odd and Deep Pro Wresting Angles Ever Took Place in a Small Michigan Arena
The setting was the Saginaw Civic Center on a spring night in 2000. World Championship Wresting was in town for a taping of its 'Thunder' program. One of the matches was for the 'hardcore' title. There was a current feud between Shane Douglas and Terry Funk. The oddity of the...
More showers & storms to start the week
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast today and should be similar to what we saw unfold Sunday afternoon. At that same time though, the great news is that our atmosphere is still not supportive of severe weather today!. We’ve been tracking a potential low pressure...
See homes sold in the the Saginaw area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the the Saginaw area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 22 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,128-square-foot home on Clayburn Road in Saginaw that sold for $169,900.
Labadie Rib Fest comes to Bay City, July 25-28
Ribs, rock and retro will take center stage at this summer's Labadie Rib Fest from July 25-28 at Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City. The event will run from 4-11 p.m. on Thursday, noon-11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Foster Park celebrating berth in Central Region tournament
After not performing to expectations in the 2023 Indiana Little League District Administrators’ Association Junior League tournament, Foster Park was dealt a potentially devastating blow just before the start of its 2024 season, when the storage shed housing multiple all-terrain vehicles was vandalized and two machines were stolen – a loss of nearly $20,000.
'Enthusiasm is ignited' in Midland Democrats after Biden exits race, endorses Harris
President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday afternoon and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the presumptive party nominee. Biden won the vast majority of delegates and every nominating contest but one, which would have made his nomination mostly a formality. But now that he’s dropped out, those delegates will be free to support another candidate at the Democratic National Convention Aug. 19-22 in Chicago.
City's $40 million could be spent on detention basins, culvert replacements, more
Midland City Council was introduced to a variety of flood reduction projects from culvert replacements to stormwater detention basins in a presentation on Monday night in City Hall. Once approved by City Council, the projects will be funded by the $40 million in federal funding that has been allocated to...
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