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Long-time Bay City restaurant announces sudden closure
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A restaurant that’s been in Bay City for decades has announced it is now closed. Nino’s Italiano posted on Facebook Monday that its last day of business was Sunday, July 14. The restaurant cited “financial conditions” as the reason. The Columbus...
Bay City’s new 24/7 barbershop can accommodate any schedule
BAY CITY, MI – A new barbershop open near the banks of the Saginaw River on Bay City’s West Side is offering clientele a chance for a cut regardless of their schedule. The Global Appeal River Walk Barbershop, 512 Germania St., opened in May and offers 24/7 barbershop services, including everything from haircuts, beard trims, blowouts, facials, kids cuts and more.
Exploring Backwoods Blueberries in Hemlock
HEMLOCK, Mich. (WNEM) - July marks the start of blueberry season in Michigan, a great time to visit Backwoods Blueberries in Hemlock. The 20-acre patch offers “U-Pick” with five different varieties of blueberries. “We charge $2.25 a pound to pick them yourself, so it’s not a real expensive...
Dive into fun at Plymouth Pool all summer long
If summer heat is getting the best of you, the City of Midland’s Plymouth Pool has open swim sessions, swim lessons, and special event programming to help you cool off all season long. Whether you’re looking to help teach your child how to swim or looking for a fun activity for your furry friend, the outdoor municipal pool has something for everyone to dive into.
Anonymous driver lands bumper $4m windfall while getting gas – they bought just two items
A MYSTERY driver has won a whopping $4 million Lottery prize while refueling his car. The shocked man initially assumed the Lottery scanner was broken. After purchasing the winning ticket at the Fastlane convenience store at 3540 State Street in Saginaw County, Michigan, he became a multi-millionaire. The motorist won...
Fame blooms from Munger artist’s island scene
The annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival was held last month celebrating the flowers famous on the island. This year one local artist had a hand in promoting the festival. Emily Ryers of Munger had her artwork chosen during a contest used to create a poster promoting the Lilac Festival. Ryers beat out 74 other contestants for the opportunity to have her poster used for festival promotion. The art was also used on a beer can that was sold on the island, and the winner got $1,000. The top 20 entries were chosen by jurors based on rules for the competition. Of those top 20 the jurors then chose the winners. This wasn’t the first time that Ryers tried out for the competition either.
Bay City Boys & Girls Club teaches kids the importance of healthy eating habits
BAY CITY, Mich.— A new initiative by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Bay Region, in collaboration with Michigan Sugar, aims to educate children about healthy eating habits through hands-on learning experiences. The "Healthy Habits" program is designed to teach kids where their food comes from and...
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