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Fair gates are open!
IMLAY CITY — The trucks have rolled in. The midway has been set up. Livestock projects have been penned and the 2024 Eastern Michigan State Fair is in full swing. Officials with the fair encourage people to continue to support the work of hundreds as it hits high gear at the mid-week mark.
Teen facing attempted murder charge for deadly Beecher shootout
MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - An 18-year-old man is facing three charges for the deadly shootout involving a group of teens in the Beecher area last month. Court records show 18-year-old Cordell Warwick Allen was arraigned this week on an attempted murder charge and two weapons charges related to the June 25 incident in Hilton Lane.
Fairgrounds site of HOPE FEST August 3
IMLAY CITY — A little over a year ago, Lisa Super says, “the Lord gave me an understanding. And all I knew is that there was to be a Christian outreach event at the (Eastern Michigan State) fairgrounds under one of the tents and it was to include all people, including our Spanish population.”
Mayville Schools lands well-traveled principal
MAYVILLE — Mayville Community Schools is on a hot streak. Earlier this year the district hired Mike Seaman, then high school principal in Kingston, to be its assistant superintendent as well as the principal of the middle/high school. He fills a position that had been in the hands of fill-ins for the past year.
Governor Whitmer signs education budget
FLINT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A $23.4-billion education budget for Fiscal Year 2025 has been signed by Governor Whitmer. The budget includes free pre-K and community college tuition along with free school meals at K-12 public schools. The education budget, however, does not include a per-pupil funding increase for...
Former SVSU basketball standout Tori DePerry signs with Portuguese pro team
SAGINAW, Mich. - Former Saginaw Valley State women's basketball standout Tori DePerry has signed with a Portuguese women's basketball team that competes in the country's top division. After a stellar career at SVSU, DePerry spent this past season at the Division I level with the University of South Dakota as...
Lowest Listing: A Look Inside Flint’s Cheapest Home for Sale Right Now
It's no secret that the housing market is a hot mess right now. Before, everyone encouraged people to buy homes, as renting was looked at as "throwing away money." Now, that thought process has been flipped on its head as it's recently been discovered that renting is now cheaper than being a homeowner in all 50 states per a study done by Bankrate.com.
Shooting in Flint hotel parking lot kills woman, police looking for answers
FLINT, Mich. – Police are asking for the public’s help for information on a shooting that happened on Flint’s east side. Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2024, a woman was found shot to death in the parking lot of the Travel Inn located at 2002 S. Dort Hwy.
Businesses hopeful customers will return to Flint after completion of brick project
FLINT, Mich.—Downtown Flint's Saginaw Street has fully reopened ahead of schedule after the completion of a 15-month-long bricks restoration project. Leighann Kourtjian, restaurant manager at Churchill's Food and Spirits, shared her excitement, noting the challenges faced during the construction period. "We've had a little bit of a down period...
Saturday strongman show features tribute
NOVESTA TWP. — A shirt with the slogan “Justice for Matthew” will be worn on Saturday at a strongman competition near Cass City. Since late June, Timothy Heck of Silverwood has been doing push-up challenge videos online – on Reddit, Facebook, and YouTube – to raise awareness for the late Matthew Maison.
Jerry L. Newberry, 72
Jerry L. Newberry, 72, of Kansas City, MO formerly of Imlay City, MI, died Monday July 15, 2024, surrounded by his favorite girls and infinite love and comfort. He was born on September 13, 1951, in Morristown, TN, to parents Drew and Mildred (McDonald) Newberry. Jerry was a Gold Legacy...
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.
Downtown Flint Is Open – Take Advantage Of Free Parking
Construction on Saginaw Street in downtown Flint is complete. Downtown Flint area businesses remained open during the restoration project, despite the difficulties posed by the Saginaw Street road closure. It was an inconvenience nonetheless for many people. To attract customers back to the downtown area, free parking is now available...
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