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Kristen McDonald Rivet speaks on her accomplishments and her vision for Flint at Mt. Calvary
Featured photo: Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet with Congressman Joe Neguse at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Written by Tanya Terry, with photos by Tanya Terry. Kristen McDonald Rivet, state senator and candidate for Congress in the 8th District, recently visited a group of pastors and community members at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
‘Snap’ faces Democratic primary opponent for Saginaw County board seat
BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, MI — Incumbent Sheldon “Snap" Matthews will face a political newcomer for a seat on the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election for Democrats. Democrat Eddie Jackson will campaign to take Matthews’ seat, District 4, which largely covers Bridgeport Township...
Lacrosse Adds Shonly Wallace to Complete 2024-25 Coaching Staff
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Central Michigan Lacrosse welcomed Shonly Wallace to its coaching staff Friday to complete the Chippewas' coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season. "I'm so excited to welcome Shonly to the Chippewa family," Head Coach Emilia Ward said. "Her experience both at the NCAA level and internationally will be a great addition to the program."
Robbie D’s is leaving Old Town Saginaw. Here’s where it’s going next.
SAGINAW, MI — Robbie D’s is leaving Old Town Saginaw, but fans will still be able to enjoy its popular lemon pepper wings, burgers and cheesesteaks, plus new menu options coming soon. Restaurant owner Robert Delgado opened the restaurant, formerly a food truck, in the Ippel Building, 100...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
MDARD Hosts Roundtable to Develop New ‘Farm to Family’ Program Under Governor Whitmer’s Bipartisan Budget
$3 million invested for program to grow MI food and agriculture businesses and bring supply chains home. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently held a roundtable at the Georgia Street Community Collective in Detroit to bring together thought leaders, local companies, non-profit organizations, municipal leaders and more involved in food production and distribution across the state. A key piece of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently signed bipartisan Fiscal Year 2025 budget is the development of the “Farm to Family” program to bring Michigan crops to family tables across the state.
10 most expensive homes sold in Bay County, July 15-21
A house in Bay City that sold for $399,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bay County in the past week. In total, 19 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $160,794. The average price per square foot ended up at $116.
Ypsilanti store among Big Lots closing in Michigan
YPSILANTI, MI -- Store closing signs are currently hanging on the Big Lots store in Ypsilanti, indicating the discount retailer’s time in the city will soon come to an end. Big Lots, 2850 Washtenaw Ave., is among four stores closing in Michigan, according to the company’s website. The other stores are in Portage, Okemos and Kentwood.
2024 Saginaw Valley League North football schedules
The 2024 Michigan high school football season begins Thursday, Aug. 29, with teams fighting to be among the final one playing Nov. 29-30 at Ford Field in Detroit. Mount Pleasant is the defending Saginaw Valley League North champion, rolling through the conference with a 6-0 record. The Oilers were 9-2 overall, with a 42-7 loss to Heritage to start the season and a 45-21 playoff loss to Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central to end the season.
Here comes the heat: See how hot it could get next week
A hot week is in store for much of the state next week as high temperatures surge well into the upper 80s and possibly the lower 90s. Overnight low temperatures will not provide much relief either. Given that this aligns with late July and early August, this heat is nothing unusual for Michigan.
In 13th District, Shri Thanedar faces different primary challenge than expected
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, will try to fend off an effort to unseat him as he seeks a second term in his Detroit-based congressional district. But it isn't the one that many voters expected or that some top Democrats wanted. Several months ago, prominent Democrats coalesced around former state Sen. Adam Hollier's...
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
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