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Pharmacists in demand across the country
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Pharmacists are in high demand across the United States, but despite the need for employees, the field continues to shrink. “I love my patients, so I actually love helping everyone. That’s the main thing I love,” said Lalit Mahajan, a pharmacist at Euclid Pharmacy in Bay City.
Midland meeting held over how to prevent future flooding
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) – A virtual Midland meeting was held Monday night, July 22, to discuss the most effective way to prevent future flooding. The Midland City Council received a presentation Monday from Spicer Group, an engineering firm tasked with developing a list of projects to reduce the risk of flooding.
The North Flint Food Market faces more barriers to open
FLINT, Mich.—After decades in the making, the North Flint Food Market, which was supposed to open last October, remains closed nearly a year later. Monday’s meeting aimed to discuss the future of the market, but challenges continue to hinder its opening. Reginald Flynn, Executive Director of the North...
TOPSoccer offers ‘pure joy of soccer’ to kids of all abilities
Coach Tamara Hageage, right, smiles for a photo with one of her TOPSoccer players. Kids with special needs can learn to play soccer and find a community with the TOPSoccer program at the Midland Soccer Club. Head coach Tamara Hageage said it is an inclusive program that welcomes players of...
‘The Loft is like family.’ Popular downtown Flint bar to close at year’s end
FLINT, MI - One of the most popular downtown Flint bars is set to close. The Loft, 526 Saginaw St., will close on New Year’s Eve after 22 years in business. 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.
The Metro: How Michigan’s insurance reform laws failed to protect Detroit drivers
A recent joint investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found that the average cost of auto insurance in Detroit is $5,300 a year — more than any other big city in the country. State reforms put in place five years ago were supposed to bring relief by prohibiting...
Flint author April McGee explores healing and transformation in debut book 'A Life Unknown'
FLINT, Michigan — Flint native April McGee delves deep into self-reflection, healing, and personal transformation in her debut book, 'A Life Unknown.' The book explores these core themes, guiding readers on a journey toward understanding themselves better and finding inner peace. McGee emphasizes the importance of self-reflection as she...
Flint man sentenced for dumping paint on girlfriend's property
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A Flint man who has been found guilty of domestic assault in which he did more than $100,000 in damage will spend up to 20 years in prison. Court records show 63-year-old Arthur Humphreys was sentenced on Monday to a minimum of 57 months in prison to a maximum of 20 years. Humphreys was credited with 342 days of time served.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce in Cornfest controversy
AUBURN, MI — The convoluted saga of the Auburn Cornfest has a new development, with a judge dismissing a lawsuit filed by a contingent that tried usurping the annual festival. Bay County Circuit Judge Joseph K. Sheeran on Thursday, July 18, dismissed a suit against the Auburn Area Chamber...
See homes sold in the the Bay City area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the the Bay City area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,280-square-foot home on South Alp Street in Bay City that sold for $145,000.
Meet the candidates for Genesee County commissioner in the Aug. 6 primary
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Voters in five of the nine districts that make up the Genesee County Board of Commissioners have decisions to make in the Aug. 6 primary election. There is no primary competition in District 4 (incumbent Democrat James Avery and Republican challenger John C. Wellington), District 5 (incumbent Republican Shaun Shumaker and Democrat challenger Donna Anderson), District 7 (incumbent Democrat Martin L. Cousineau and Republican challenger Lutullus Penton), and District 1, where incumbent Democrat Delrico J. Loyd has no opponent in the primary or general election.
Swan Valley baseball coach let go after TVC, district championships
Craig Leddy, who coached Swan Valley baseball during one of its strongest stretches in Vikings’ history, learned Thursday that he is out of a job. The Swan Valley Board of Education voted not to rehire Leddy after the Swan Valley coach led the Vikings to Tri-Valley Conference and district titles in 2024.
Craig Scott: The last of a dying breed of local fastpitch softball players
Ashlander Craig Scott doesn't necessarily consider himself the last of a dying breed. However, he's one of the very few players still lacing up his spikes and donning a uniform in serving as a player and manager of the Midland, Mich. Explorer's men's major fastpitch softball team. Midland was one of six teams competing in the Ashland Invitational over the weekend at Brookside Park. ...
Detroit teacher to become 1st woman to run across the state
DETROIT – A Detroit teacher is setting out on a journey to become the first woman ever to run across the state of Michigan and she’s hoping to raise some money for some great causes along the way. Sarah Porter is a teacher and cross country coach at...
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Jackpot Digital installs casino machines at Odawa Casino in Michigan
The company has installed two Jackpot Blitz casino machines at Odawa Casino, in Petoskey. US.- Jackpot Digital has announced that it has completed the installation of two Jackpot Blitz casino machines at Odawa Casino, in Petoskey, Michigan. Odawa Casino, in Northern Michigan, opened in 2007 and is owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
Omena chooses its next animal ‘mayor’ for the 15th year
Omena is campaigning for their next mayor but it’s not your usual election. Instead of voting for people you’re voting for pets!. The election began in 2009 and has been going on every 3 years since. From dogs, cats, horses, and even goats.... any animal can run for mayor in Omena! This year there are 18 mayoral candidates. Each vote is $5 and goes towards the Omena Historical Society to help with building maintenace and upkeep.
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