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Bay County prosecutor race: 2 Republicans face off in August 2024 primary
BAY COUNTY, MI – Bay County Prosecutor Nancy Borushko is unopposed in the August primary, but two Republicans are running for the opportunity to challenge her in the November general election. Local attorney Brian H. Jean will face off against criminal defense attorney and former Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor...
‘Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!’ coming to Saginaw’s Lawn Chair Film Festival
SAGINAW, MI — “It’s showtime.”. Tim Burton’s comedy-horror “Beetlejuice” (1988), starring Alec Baldwin, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis and Michael Keaton, and is being shown at the Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival this Sunday night, July 21. If you purchase a product or...
As 20-year reign ends, Saginaw Township supervisor seat up for grabs in election
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI — Two Republicans will campaign for power as the next Saginaw Township supervisor. Voters will decide between GOP candidates Gary Fahndrich and Alan Wazny during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. The winner will face no Democratic opponent during the November general election. The victor will...
In Michigan visit, Kamala Harris draws distinctions with Trump’s new VP pick
PORTAGE, MI -- Vice President Kamala Harris used her Wednesday, July 17, campaign visit to Southwest Michigan to talk up reproductive rights, criticize political violence and poke jabs at former President Donald Trump’s new running mate. Harris visited the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum in Portage. It was...
Gun Lake Tribe raises 1 million gallon water tank with eye on future development
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – Gun Lake Tribe raised a 1-million gallon water tank, with the tribe’s logo, on its water tower along U.S. 131. The tribe recently celebrated the last major part of the water tower, which will provide service to the casino, its government buildings and Noonday gas station and convenience store and add capacity for a new water-treatment plant.
Michigan’s Best Travel Deals: Water park discounts, Grand Hotel’s lowest prices
A dip in the pool. A swim in an inland lake. A trip to the beach. A run through the sprinkler. Rinse. Repeat. July in Michigan is all about being near the water - whatever piece of it is close to you. But sometimes vacations are built to be poolside.
Letter from the Editor: Meet Cole and Linus. One’s our reporter, the other is his fascinating orangutan friend
Readers: John Hiner is on vacation. In his place this week, we are offering a touching guest column from Cole Waterman, a reporter at The Bay City Times. We hope you enjoy getting to know him – and his unusual, close friend. # # #. If you purchase a...
Sleeping Bear Dunes trail offers special treat, if you know how to find it
EMPIRE, MI - One of the most underrated places at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has a “special treat” for hikers - if you know how to find it. Treat Farm Trail, located at the corner of Norconk Road near the Tweddle Farm, is a 2.2 mile out-and-back hike.
July's full Buck Moon lights up the night sky this weekend
Summer is in full swing with July’s full Buck Moon lighting up the night sky in the upcoming days. The full moon will officially occur on Sunday at 6:17 a.m. Of course, full moons rise at sunset and set at sunrise, so the moon won’t be visible when it technically reaches its full phase for us in Michigan. However, it’ll appear full for about three days, especially on Saturday night.
Bob’s Bites: The salmon with dill sauce at Harvey’s is ‘everything’
If there were only one fish that I had to eat my entire life, it would be salmon. Give me a thick, flaky well-seasoned piece of salmon any day over all other seafoods – except for king crab legs. When I find places with great salmon dishes, they gain...
Mackinac Island Ferry Company leader out after private equity firm sale
Less than a month after a Florida-based private equity firm bought the last independent ferry service serving Mackinac Island, its longtime leader is no longer at the company, the new owner announced today. Jerry Fetty, former CEO of Mackinac Island Ferry Company (formerly Star Line), left the company this week,...
Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire at Pine Knob: Harmonies, hits, horns-a-plenty
CLARKSTON, MI - Hits, harmonies and horns... oh my! Two legendary bands known for their horn sections performed both separately and together in one of the more fun concerts of the summer. Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago played Pine Knob on Wednesday, July 17 with Chicago kicking things off...
Ann Arbor Art Fair dedicates ‘Tree of life’ sculpture to the city
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Art Fair purchased and dedicated a sculpture to the city of Ann Arbor for its annual collaboration and in honor of the city’s bicentennial. The fair purchased a sculpture titled “Tree of life” by Ohio artist Richard Alan Morgan. The sculpture will be installed at the corner of State Street and North University Avenue.
Take a guided tour of Echo Lake preserve, one of the U.P.'s secret spots
MARQUETTE, MI - We are all-in when it comes to exploring wild new places, but sometimes it is really nice to have a guide. The Nature Conservancy this weekend will offer a guided hike of the Echo Lake Nature Preserve. With its cliff-top views and high rock ponds, this 480-acre property has some seriously stunning scenery and is known as one of the Marquette area’s best-kept secrets for nature lovers.
FBI reopens cold case into woman last seen in Michigan in 1987
ROSCOMMON, MI – The FBI has reopened a cold case involving a woman who went missing while traveling in Michigan in the summer of 1987. Cassandra Durham was 19 years old when she went missing while traveling with her boyfriend from Baltimore to Roscommon to visit the boyfriend’s grandparents.
Great Lakes really warming up, Warmest since 2020
The progression from a very warm winter to now has caused the Great Lakes’ surface waters to generally be the warmest to date in the past four years. We are definitely seeing how an extremely warm winter and very little Great Lakes’ ice can translate into warmer waters in the summer. It has been the case this summer. Now the surface water temperatures around the Great Lakes are generally showing up as the warmest for July 16 since 2020.
Hillsdale sergeant accused of repeatedly pepper spraying restrained inmate heads to trial
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI – A Hillsdale County Sheriff’s sergeant accused of assaulting a female inmate in the county jail is heading to trial. Sgt. Ronald Leggitt, 43, of Marshall waived his right to a preliminary examination Wednesday, July 17, sending his case to the Hillsdale County Circuit Court. He allegedly repeatedly pepper sprayed a female jail inmate in the face only inches away from her eyes while she was restrained, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
This beautiful Up North woodland trail lets you peek at an elk herd
GAYLORD, MI - The transition happens so fast, it might take you by surprise. One minute, you’re driving on a commercial stretch of road just south of downtown Gaylord, and the next minute you’re following your trusty map app into a shaded parking lot. Pass through a gate and step onto a paved trail - and enjoy the 100 acres that quickly envelope you with their wooded hush.
Kids are going to summer snorkeling school near Michigan’s Thunder Bay
ALPENA, MI – Kids are learning what it takes to dive in and explore Michigan’s Thunder Bay at a new summer snorkeling school. With great success, nearly 30 children took part in the first-ever Learn to Snorkel class with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff. Upcoming sessions - scheduled for Thursdays, Aug. 8 and 22, are enrolling now.
Tupelo Honey worker loses job after Trump assassination attempt comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Restaurant chain Tupelo Honey says a worker is “no longer employed” there following comments the individual made on social media following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A social media post by the restaurant did not include the comment or...
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