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Fentanyl not a factor, but Bay County man gets jail time for killing pedestrian
SAGINAW, MI — A Bay County man is to spend the next several months in jail for crashing into and killing a pedestrian shortly after he used fentanyl. However, had he been stone sober, the fatal collision still likely would have happened, evidence indicates. Saginaw County Circuit Judge Manvel...
Michigan’s weather this week will be very nice if you want spring
It’s going to be a very May-like week coming up with mostly warm temperatures and only one shot of rain for most of us. It’s the time of year when the southern half of Michigan can be much warmer than the northern half. This temperature contrast will be somewhat in place this week, but even northern Michigan will have a few days in the 70s through this coming Sunday.
Midland track star sets new shot put record
ONA, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Cabell Midland senior Michael Lunsford is now in select company in the shot put. Over the weekend, he broke Randy Barnes’ record of 66 feet and 9.5 inches with a throw of 68 feet and 6 inches at the Tudor’s Charleston Relays. It had been a record that was set back in 1985. WSAZ Sports caught up with Lunsford as he’s preparing for the state meet coming up in mid-May.
Elaine Mahabir returns to lead Midland girls basketball team
MIDLAND, Mich. - After a seven-year hiatus, Elaine Mahabir is back as head coach of the Midland girls basketball team. She takes over for Ashton Finney, who resigned after two seasons with the program. Mahabir returns to the team she spent 16 years with and won three league titles, three...
Clare softball earns a pair of hard-fought league wins over Meridian
SANFORD - In a pair of tightly contested Jack Pine Conference contests, the Clare Pioneers found ways to escape with a pair of wins on Tuesday night, 4-1 in game one, and 6-5 in the second game. The first game was tied 1-1 late in the contest before the Pioneers were able to plate three runs to earn the win. In game two, the Mustangs scored twice in the first inning to grab the lead. Clare would respond later in the game to tie the contest up at 2-2. It stayed that way into the sixth inning, when the Pioneers were able to score four runs to build a 6-2 advantage. Sanford Meridian would rally in the seventh, plating three runs and getting the tying run to third base with just one out, but Clare’s Madison Jones was able to close the door, getting two strikeouts to end the threat and preserve the victory and the doubleheader sweep. Clare (17-3, 4-0 JPC) hosts Gladwin on Thursday, May 2. Sanford Meridian (12-5, 2-2 JPC) is on the road at Harrison on Thursday.
Police arrest suspect in Essexville credit union robbery
ESSEXVILLE, Mich. (WJRT) - A suspect wanted for a Bay County credit union robbery is in custody nearly three weeks after the crime. Court records show a 43-year-old man is in the Bay County Jail. He was not identified because he hasn't appeared in court for arraignment. The suspected allegedly...
Michigan moves to seize $15M left of Clare health campus grant, other project
Lawmakers move to end two grants, totaling $45 million, that sparked controversy and two investigations. One grant, intended to build a ‘health and fitness’ park in Clare, was awarded to a former aide to former House Speaker Jason Wentworth. The other grant went to a nonprofit created by...
Keeper kills 'em with kindness while sparking soccer program's turnaround
PINCONNING, MI – Like all good competitors, Ainesley Sylvester takes the pitch with her game face on. But a scowl or growl won’t be found. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Here are the five mid-Michigan school funding proposals on May 7 ballot
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – More than $60 million in school improvement bonds and two sinking fund millage renewals are on the ballot in Genesee, Saginaw and Bay Counties in May. In Genesee County, Flushing Community Schools and Clio Area Schools will ask voters to approve bond proposals for upgrades in the districts during the Tuesday, May 7, election.
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