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The Bridge View Exit in Northern Michigan Leads to Nowhere and Everything
Exit 343 on Interstate 75 in Michigan could be considered an exit to nowhere. There is no highway, no connection to anyplace other than an amazing view of the Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of Mackinac, that makes this exit to nowhere truly everything that's great about Michigan. The exit...
Bill signed to combat statewide EMT, paramedic shortages
(The Center Square) – Michigan has a new way to address its EMT shortage. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law that would extend temporary EMT and paramedic licenses from 120 days to a year. House Bills 4613 and 4614 were sponsored by state Rep. Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River. “You don’t have to work in an ambulance or an emergency room for very long before you see just how devastating staffing...
Say Cheese 810 in Flint offers gooey delights ‘trying to make everyone happy’
FLINT, MI - Katrina Wolak was recently running the Flint Social Club. Now she’s running her own restaurant. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Fenton Art Walk returns featuring art, music and food
FENTON, MI - Music, art and entertainment. That’s what Fenton residents and others can enjoy this weekend during the 11th annual Fenton Art Walk being held by the City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation. If you purchase a product or...
City of Saginaw Residents & Businesses Invited to Attend Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Workshop
City of Saginaw residents and business owners are invited to attend the upcoming Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, July 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 205. The open house style workshop will allow city residents and business owners...
Clare Superintendent Walter on administrative leave
Following a second closed session at the end of the regular board meeting July 15, Clare Board of Education President Loren Cole released a statement, citing an “employment issue” as the reason for an ongoing investigation using a third party. Superintendent Jim Walter II was placed on administrative leave at the same time (a month ago) but the investigation was not given as the reason for Walter’s being placed on the leave.
Skilla Baby, Sada Baby, Dayton Family to perform at Antidote Fest in Flint
FLINT, MI - The Antidote Studio is bringing back The Antidote Fest, a premier hip-hop festival that showcases Michigan’s dynamic music scene. Set to energize the Flint area, the festival will take place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Brush Park, located at 120 E. First St.
Flint Fire Department ambulances could be making runs by mid-August
FLINT, MI -- Flint Fire Department ambulances could begin making hospital transports in a matter of weeks, reinstating a service that hasn’t been provided in more than 20 years. Fire Chief Theron Wiggins gave the estimate to the City Council last week, and Mayor Sheldon Neeley said on Friday,...
Local veteran receives last wish to get a tattoo designed by her daughter
SAGINAW, Mich.— 47 year-old Beth Bedore was told by doctors she did not have much time left to live after she was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease or more commonly known as ALS. One item on her bucket list was to get another tattoo and thanks to generous offer...
Flint resident celebrates 100th birthday with family
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – A decades-long Flint resident is celebrating her 100th birthday soon. The family of Berthola (Bert) Ross-Altheimer will be celebrating her birthday with her at the Genesys Conference & Banquet Center in Grand Blanc Township Saturday afternoon. Bert’s family said she was born July 31, 1924,...
Flint boxers Claressa Shields and Jaqaun McElroy make weight and are ready to perform on Saturday
DETROIT (WJRT) - Flint boxers Claressa Shields and Jaquan McElroy made their respective weights and are ready to fight on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. Shields (14-0) weighed in at 174.8 pounds for her main event fight against Vanessa LePage-Joanisse (7-1, 174.6 pounds). The two boxers went nose-to-nose in their final face-off before the fight.
Joshua Conant honored at Port Huron car show
Joshua Conant, who was known for his love of cars and car shows before his death in November, was honored at a car show in downtown Port Huron Friday. Mike Mcnutt, who organizes a Facebook page for automobile lovers called "Cruising Port Huron in the 70s 80s 90s," devoted Friday's show to Conant. The group meets once a month from April until September to show off their vehicles in downtown Port Huron. ...
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