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Port Huron man accepts no contest deal that drops charge for attempted drowning
Editor's note: Details of the plea deal and that Lewis pleaded no contest have been corrected. A Port Huron man accused of attempting to drown a police officer will be sentenced on Aug. 19. Malik Lewis entered a no contest plea to three of the eight counts against him July 1, according...
Munger Potato Festival returns for another ‘spud-tacular’ year
MUNGER, Mich. (WNEM) - The Munger Potato Festival is back for it’s 69th year, running from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. The four-day event is hosted every year by the Munger Volunteer Firemen Corporation, but it’s supported by the entire community. JB’s Market will be serving...
Labor, trade groups joining initiative to bring manufacturer to Mundy Twp. megasite
GENESEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) - Labor and trade groups have added their names to a list of stakeholders supporting the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance to find a manufacturer to come to the Mundy Township megasite. More than 30 businesses, organizations, and community stakeholders are already supporting the initiative. The...
Federspiel faces familiar opponent in Saginaw County sheriff race
SAGINAW, MI — In a rematch from four years ago, Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel will face a retired lieutenant from his department in an August primary election between Democrats. Federspiel defeated Kevin Stevens — 13,835 to 8,128 votes — in the August 2020 primary election. The rematch for...
Free family-friendly event to be held on Flint’s north side
Flint, MI – St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center and Saint Mark Community Outreach Center will host Family Fun Fest, a free, family-friendly event on Aug. 2, 2024. The event will be held on St. Luke’s campus, located at 3115 Lawndale Ave, Flint, MI 48504, and is open to the entire community.
Flint police seize three sports cars after illegal drag racing
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Three sports car owners are without a ride after the Flint Police Department caught them drag racing recently. Flint police seized two Chevrolet Camaros and a Dodge Challenger after the owners were caught in alleged drag races on streets around the city during a targeted enforcement campaign.
Almont police officer accused of lying to police about son’s crash placed on paid leave
LAPEER COUNTY, MI – An Almont police officer has been suspended with pay after she was criminally charged for giving false information to a peace officer. Amanda Szymanski, 45, and her son were charged in connection with a Dryden Township crash that left a delivery driver with life-threatening injuries.
St. Clair County sheriff gives Algonac activity report
At the Algonac City Council’s July 16 meeting, St. Clair County Sheriff Mat King presented the community’s activity report, as well as a 2023 annual county report. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office provides police protection for Algonac residents and enforces all state laws and city criminal, civil and traffic ordinances within the city of Algonac. The current agreement for law enforcement services between Algonac and the St. Clair County Sheriff Office was approved by city council on July 6, 2021, to renew the contract for a three-year period from Oct. 1, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2024.
2nd Ward Bay City commission race features 3 non-partisan candidates
BAY CITY, MI – The race for Bay City’s 2nd Ward Commissioner features three non-partisan candidates competing for a four-year term. The seat is currently held by Joseph Rivet, who is term limited. Voters will decide among Brandy Swartz, Breanna Graczyk and Craig Kokaly on his replacement. Graczyk,...
MARIMBAS, HUGS AND HARMONY (Summer Vocal Academy photo gallery)
What happens when you bring together nearly three dozen K-12 students who love to sing, teach them new music and vocal techniques, and invite the community to watch them perform at the end of two weeks of practice? Pure, unadulterated joy! That's precisely what happened at the University of Michigan-Flint's 38th annual Summer Vocal Academy of Music. From July 8-19, the Maize (grades 5-7) and Blue (grades 8-12) choirs explored music theory and vocal technique, made new friends, and created music-inspired art pieces. During their final performance, the Maize Marimba Choir dazzled with the "Bluey Theme Song," and the Blue Choir rocked the audience with Journey's classic, "Don't Stop Believin'." Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and Communications.
Saginaw man tries robbing gas station with bomb threat, but clerk doesn't yield
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw man is facing a life offense after allegedly trying to rob a gas station by claiming he had a bomb. About 2:47 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, a man wearing a ski mask entered the Marathon at 1411 Court St., said Saginaw Police Detective Sgt. Matthew Gerow. The masked man approached the clerk, claimed he had a bomb, and threatened to kill him if he did not hand over the register’s cash.
Top recruits: Two-way Goodrich football star Chase Burnett is as tough as they come
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Saginaw celebrates Christmas in July with Santa, cookies and a free movie
SAGINAW, MI — Soon after his summertime stop at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Santa is heading to Saginaw. Downtown Saginaw’s SVRC Marketplace is celebrating Christmas in July this Saturday, July 27, and the festivities continue Sunday, July 28, in Old Town Saginaw with an outdoor screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) at the Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival.
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...
Bob’s (Guest) Bites: Popeyes first-timer earns his Louisiana-cooked chicken cred
Readers: Bob Johnson is on vacation. In his place this week, MLive reporter Justin Engel will expand his journalistic repertoire and taste-test a task typically assigned to food critics. We hope you find his delivery sweet, not sour. In the shadow of a CubeSmart, I set my eyes for the...
Suspect in Flint homicide released on 6-month tether, gets 2 years of probation
FLINT, MI – A 38-year-old Flint man has been released on bond after pleading no contest to reduced charges related to the shooting death of Monte Alexander in August 2023. James Wade Greer was sentenced by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge David J. Newblatt on July 12. If you...
Creepy Abandoned Church in Flint with Shady Past
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The explorers of this church near Flint called it ‘creepy’ - looking at the images, I can see some instances where yes, it looks somewhat eerie. But then, there are a few ornate parts as well.
Crime Stoppers Offering Reward In Sunday Flint Homicide
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 dollar reward for information leading to an arrest in a Flint homicide. Around 2:00 Sunday afternoon, 30-year-old Shanquice Love was found dead in the parking lot of the Travel Inn in the 2000 block of South Dort Highway, according to officials. Another person reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting.
Planning to see the Mainstreet Memories car show? Here's what to expect
PORT HURON — Vantage Point will be filled with classic and unique cars this Saturday for Mainstreet Memories Wheels on the Waterfront. The annual car show is not judged and welcomes all years, makes and models. ...
WSGW Morning Team: July 25, 2024 (Thursday)
It’s the WSGW Thursday Morning Team with YOU and Charlie and Mike and Jonathan – presented by Paint Bull in Saginaw….. New Rocket Grab Plus Launch for YOU….. Charlie and Mike and Jonathan and YOU: WSGW and Friday Night Live in Saginaw, plus the Saginaw Spirit Championship Summer Celebration last night…..
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