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Eastbound M-58/State Street reopening in Saginaw after $13M rebuild

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) — Eastbound M-58/State Street will begin to reopen Monday in Saginaw after a $13 million reconstruction project that rebuilt more than a mile of the roadway. The Michigan Department of Transportation rebuilt 1.1 miles of eastbound M-58/State Street from Avalon Avenue to M-84/Bay Street. The project...

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Pinconning school leaders consider next steps after bond proposal fails

PINCONNING, Mich. — Pinconning school leaders are considering their options after voters rejected a bond proposal that would have raised nearly $20 million for a school project. Superintendent Andy Kowalczyk said financial stability for the district’s budget was a major part of the proposal. “So, financial stability to...

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Midland Daily News

Planning Commission reviews apartment parking proposal on McDonald Street

Midland planners will review revised parking plans for a McDonald Street apartment building after raising concerns about vehicle access and landscaping.

Midland, MI · 16h

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Tension over library board

Hundreds of Bay City residents packed the Bay County library meeting over concerns in changes the way the library operates.

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Up North Voice

Deer season opens Nov. 15 across Northeast Michigan

NORTHEAST MICHIGAN — Deer camps are coming to life, hunting gear is being checked and generations of hunters are preparing for one of Northern Michigan’s longest-running traditions. Michigan’s regular firearm deer season opens Sunday, Nov. 15, and continues through Nov. 30. Hunters across Roscommon, Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Iosco...

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Child & Family Services to close counseling program in Northern Michigan

Why is Child & Family Services closing its counseling program?. Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan is closing its counseling program Dec. 4, citing years of financial losses and the end of government grant funding. The organization announced Wednesday that it is no longer accepting new counseling referrals. In...

Northern Michigan, MI · 11h

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Midland City Council considers cemetery fee increases

A Midland City Council meeting on Monday included a public hearing on recognizing grant funding in the fiscal year 2027 general fund and a first reading of a proposed increase in cemetery burial fees.

Midland, MI · 1d

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Parents of Michigan students with disabilities demand special education 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.

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Bay County residents push back on library board's new oversight plan

BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - More than 200 people attended a special Bay County Library Board meeting to voice opposition to proposed changes involving transparency and censorship concerns. The meeting followed a board member's proposal to expand the board's role in overseeing which books and materials the library system would...

Bay County, MI · 2d

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Bay City Commission backs mayor's call for investigation into toll bridge operator

In a 6-2 vote, city leaders supported Mayor Chris Girard's request for a state investigation into Bay City Bridge Partners amid concerns over rising costs.

Bay City, MI · 1d

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Three members of Bay County Library board resign

BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Three members of the Bay County Library Board have resigned. Sherry Bledsoe, Susan Rowell and Tim Eckstein submitted a letter of resignation to the Bay County Board of Commissioners who were meeting Tuesday afternoon to determine their fates. Monday, the library board faced a tense...

Bay County, MI · 1d

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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...

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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.

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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.

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WNEM Morning Extra: Bay City commissioners vote 6-2 to back bridge operator investigation

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Bay City commissioners voted 6-2 to back the mayor’s call for the state attorney general to investigate Bay City Bridge Partners. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is set to lay out his plans this morning for a smooth transition as mayor-elect Tonya Burns prepares to take office. Plus, Saginaw City Council has approved $6.9 million for infrastructure work on the Medical Diamond project.

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Midland Daily News

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.

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Midland Daily News

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 · 2d

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'It's unfair': Garfield Township pushes back against regional plan to consolidate homeless shelters

Northwest Michigan’s plan to address homelessness has been long in the works, but now is facing pushback. The plan is to consolidate two large shelters into one 24/7/365 shelter to coordinate services, create more cost-efficient shelter operations and increase bed capacity. The problem? Leaders in Garfield Township — where...

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Northern Michigan school districts receive funding to support new educators

More than a dozen Northern Michigan school districts and education agencies are among more than 200 statewide receiving a share of nearly $10 million in state grant funding, the Michigan Department of Education announced.

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