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Midland drivers to see lane, intersection closures this week
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Drivers will see more construction in Midland this week. Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, the right westbound lane on North Saginaw Road between Taco Bell and Christie Court will be closed to traffic. Department of Public Works crews will be repairing concrete curbs. The lane is expected...
Midland Daily News
Midland City Council advances MERS exit, approves zoning changes
Midland City Council meeting featured two zoning changes and the first step toward ending the city’s relationship with the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System. All decisions were approved unanimously. The Monday meeting opened with the first of two required discussions about terminating the city’s agreement with MERS, which has administered retirement benefits for Midland’s general employees. The council established the replacement General Employees’ Retirement System, or GERS, at its Oct. 12 meeting. Assistant City Manager Chris Saladine said the new retirement board has held its first meeting and selected vendors. No action was required Monday because MERS had to be given an opportunity to address the council. At its next meeting, the council is expected to consider a resolution terminating the MERS agreement. Approval will require a four-fifths vote. Council members also approved requests to rezone properties from residential to agricultural use. The designation allows land to be used for activities such as farming and planting without requiring a residence. One request covered properties on Lawton and Prairie Creek drives. Part of the Lawton Drive property was already zoned agricultural, and the change extends that designation across both parcels. The owners want to improve the habitat, grow plants and observe the
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Owosso's new trash ordinance is now in effect — but nothing changes yet
OWOSSO, Mich. (WJRT) - A new city ordinance taking effect Monday gives Owosso the authority to contract with just one company to handle residential trash and recycling pickup, but no immediate changes are coming. "The old ordinance needed amending, that’s all. The next step is the public bidding process, then...
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Michigan Band Challenge: Bay City Western Warriors win $2,500 in competition
BAY CITY, Mich. - Bay City Western High School’s marching band has earned second place in the 2026 Michigan Band Challenge, a statewide competition hosted by Lee Steinberg Law Firm to celebrate the talent, dedication and school spirit of Michigan high school marching bands. As the second-place winner, Bay...
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Groups helping domestic violence victims in Michigan face funding issues
FLINT, Mich.— Due to Federal cuts to the Victims of Crime Act, two non-profits in Mid-Michigan that help domestic violence victims lose thousands of dollars in federal funds. Mid-Michigan NOW spoke with SafeCenter in Owosso and the YWCA of Greater Flint to see if the federal cuts affected them.
The Saginaw News
Assisted living center to close, bridge protest and more Bay County news
BAY CITY, MI – A Bay City assisted living facility announced this week that it will be closing at the end of the year. Meanwhile, a resident dressed as Satan to protest the Bay City Bridge Partners at the latest city commission meeting. Those stories and more are included...
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Greenville Michigan American Legion ep 214
Greenville American Legion: Food, Fun & Veteran Support. Many people drive past local veteran posts assuming their doors are locked to everyone except military personnel, but the American Legion in Greenville, Michigan, tells a very different story. On a recent episode of the Discover Montcalm Podcast, co-hosts Duane Weed and Kara Stevens (106.3 WGLM) sat down with Jerry from the Greenville American Legion to discuss how the post actively serves veterans, families, and the wider Montcalm County community. Discover Montcalm Podcast is produced by DW Video.