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Multibillion-dollar battle brewing behind closed doors will affect every American

LANSING, Mich. — Fifteen years working as an emergency room nurse has convinced Kim Bogan that the only way to fix the American healthcare system is to tear it down and start over. Her patients arriving for triage are sicker than ever. They can’t afford many of the prescriptions they get in the ER. And sometimes when patients die, she wonders if she could have saved them had she not been caring for five or six other people at once. That’s why she spent the past year shuttling between 12-hour shifts at this city’s Sparrow Hospital and campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrat who made “Medic...

Lansing, MI · 3d

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Move To This Michigan Town Where Retirees Say Social Security Stretches Surprisingly Far

Most retirement advice sounds like it was written by someone who has never actually tried to retire, and then there’s Alma, Michigan, which quietly proves that comfortable retirement living is still possible without a financial advisor, a trust fund, or a minor miracle. If your Social Security check has...

Alma, MI · 2d

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Saginaw Co. undersheriff placed on administrative leave

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Saginaw County Undersheriff Miguel Gomez was placed on paid administrative leave Friday. According to a statement from Sheriff William Federspiel, the move was made pending the outcome of an investigation being handled by an outside independent counsel. "Our office remains focused on its responsibility to serve...

Saginaw County, MI · 3d

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Eastbound M-58 in Saginaw reopening Monday

SAGINAW, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing to reopen eastbound M-58 (State Street) in Saginaw today, Nov. 9. Eastbound M-58 (State Street) is being reopened to traffic after the completion of a $13 million investment to rebuild 1.1 miles of the roadway. Eastbound M-58 was previously closed and detoured onto westbound M-58 (Davenport Avenue) to accommodate this work. Westbound M-58 was converted into a two-way road with a temporary center turn lane for the duration of this project.

Saginaw, MI · 1d

Midland Daily News

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Midland County to mark Veterans Day with ceremonies, luncheon

Midland County will mark Veterans Day with several ceremonies and community events on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The main county ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Midland County Veterans Memorial on the courthouse grounds. VFW Chemical City Post 3651 invites residents to attend and honor veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The keynote speaker is retired Army Col. Christopher Varhola, who served 30 years in the Army. His assignments included leading a tank platoon during Operation Desert Storm, commanding a light tank company in the 82nd Airborne Division, and serving in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Afghanistan. An honor guard performed a 21-gun salute at last year’s wreath-laying ceremony. Veterans Day marks the armistice that ended fighting in World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Other events include a Veterans Day luncheon hosted by VFW Post 3651, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at 3013 Bay City Road. Call the VFW Post at 989-496-3410 for more information. At 1 p.m., Calvary Baptist Academy will host a public program in its West Campus gym, 4417 W. Wackerly St. Middle school students will perform patriotic songs and dramatic presentations. Light refreshments and a

Midland County, MI · 1d

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Ionia County expanding its I-Go service with more than $1 million funding boost

The funds will allow the city to add vehicles, expand routes, and offer more rides to folks traveling further distances.

Ionia County, MI · 16h

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Parents of Michigan students with disabilities demand special ed reforms

SAGINAW — Dozens of Michigan parents and advocates gathered Monday to demand that local schools and state officials provide more support for students with disabilities. More than 75 people packed a State Board of Education Special Education Committee meeting in Saginaw. It was the committee’s first public meeting outside of Lansing since the state board formed the bipartisan group in June and charged it with finding ways to improve services for students with disabilities.

Michigan · 12h

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WNEM Morning Extra: Saginaw council to consider contract for Medical Diamond excavation work

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Saginaw City Council on Monday will consider a contract worth more than $6.9 million for excavation work on the Medical Diamond project. Health care workers and first responders will discuss the fight against opioid addiction at a two-day summit that starts Monday at Soaring Eagle. Plus, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works is helping job seekers polish their résumés today.

Saginaw, MI · 1d

Midland Daily News

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Midland veteran Terry Moore joins Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

Midland resident Terry Moore says his two years in the U.S. Army made a "180-degree difference" in his life. In turn, his leadership has made a big impact on people and organizations.

Midland, MI · 1d

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Michigan child advocacy centers face funding cuts, impacting Voices for Children

FLINT, Mich. - Voices for Children, a child advocacy center serving Genesee and Shiawassee counties, is facing a major funding reduction. The organization has lost 21% of the funding it had been receiving. The cuts are affecting all 40 child advocacy centers across Michigan. Voices for Children President and CEO...

Michigan · 11h

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Saginaw Township sets ‘high standards’ with data center ordinance

SAGINAW TWP, MI — The Saginaw Township Board of Trustees approved a data center-related ordinance, joining a growing list of Michigan communities proactively addressing a surge in such developments across the nation. The unanimous vote at the board’s Monday, Nov. 9, meeting came after months of crafting the policy...

Saginaw, MI · 16h

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USDA grant given to meat processing company in Isabella County

Meat processors across forty states, including Michigan, are being granted $57 million by the United States Agriculture Department (USDA) to help processing companies improve their production capacity. One company in mid-Michigan will receive funding. The Cut Custom Processing LLC, a beef and pork processing company in Isabella County, will receive...

Isabella County, MI · 3d

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Michigan food stamp recipients ages 18 to 64 without children under 14 in eight counties, including Iosco and Roscommon, again face an 80-hour monthly work rule as of Nov. 1

Michigan food stamp recipients ages 18 to 64 who have no children under 14 again face an 80-hour monthly work rule in eight counties as of Nov. 1. The counties are Alger, Arenac, Iosco, Iron, Luce, Montmorency, Oceana and Roscommon, and the rule also returned in the city of Bay City. Adults who do not […]

Michigan · 2d

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Four Lakes Task Force shares November update on Secord, Edenville dams

Secord Dam nears substantial completion as crews prepare to test its gates, while construction continues at Edenville Dam.

Edenville, MI · 21h

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Bay County coffee shop and bar to close in December

KAWKAWLIN TWP, MI – Cafe One 3, a multipurpose establishment in Kawkawlin Township, will close its doors Dec. 24, owners Ben and Megan McParlan announced on social media. The business at 1459 S. Huron Road combines a coffee shop, bar, lounge and the Double S Party Store under one roof. The McParlans opened the cafe in 2018 and added a bar and lounge in 2023.

Bay County, MI · 3d

Midland Daily News

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Midland invites residents to free Jingle Bell Fun Run downtown

The Midland Downtown Development Authority invites residents to kick off this year’s Holly Jolly Days with the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk on Thursday, Dec. 3.

Midland, MI · 3d

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Hemlock Schools officially opens new 670-seat Performing Arts Center

HEMLOCK, Mich. (WJRT) - Hemlock Public School District opened its new 670-seat Performing Arts Center on Friday, marking a major investment in arts education and cultural programming in Saginaw County. The district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday evening before the venue hosted its first theatrical production, Murder at Aunt Agatha's,...

Hemlock, MI · 3d

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Patience, Caution, and Adaptation

Historic wildfire smoke redefining Michigan summers. Two weeks ago, in mid-July at the height of summer, the first sign for many people across Northern Michigan was not something they could see—it was something they could smell. A heavy, unmistakable campfire odor hung in the air, despite the absence of...

Michigan · 1d

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WNEM Afternoon Extra: Several Flint city officials resigning

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Multiple Flint officials have submitted resignation letters and the police chief is retiring. Plus, drivers in Saginaw are just weeks away from getting a major route back. And the state is issuing a warning to residents about Medicare scams. Subscribe to the WNEM TV5 newsletter and...

Flint, MI · 3d

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Cross This Storybook Covered Bridge In Michigan And Feel Like You Traveled Back In Time

There are places in Michigan that make you stop mid-sentence, forget what you were talking about, and just stare. The Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge in Lowell, Michigan is absolutely one of them, and once you see it, you’ll completely understand why. Now to start with something simple. You’ve probably...

Lowell, MI · 6d

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