Open in NewsBreak

Merrill

See all locations
Customize your news
37°F
publisher avatar

LATEST NEWS

MLive

publisher · 111.3K followers

St. Charles man charged with driving ‘super drunk’ while on bond for 110 mph DUI crash

The St. Charles man was free on an $80,000 bond from an April crash that injured a 24-year-old when he was arrested again in August with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit.

St Charles, MI · 11h
article img

abc12.com

website

Richland Township traffic stop leads to drug and gun bust

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A traffic stop for speeding led to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the seizure of narcotics, cash and an illegal handgun Tuesday, according to the Richland Township Police Department. Officer Mejia pulled over a vehicle on Nov. 3 near Gratiot and Raucholz...

Gratiot County, MI · 2d
article img

midmichigannow.com

website

Nexteer Automotive makes staffing adjustments in Saginaw County

SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. — Nexteer Automotive announced that they will be making "staffing adjustments" within their Saginaw operations. The company says that the adjustments are driven by the planned conclusion of the hydraulic business and the competition of manufacturing transitions. Jill Dralle, Vice President & USA Division President, Nexteer...

Saginaw County, MI · 7h
article img

WNEM

website

Midland Mall owner warns vendors about scam

MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - The owner of the Midland Mall says scammers are posing as mall officials to scam vendors. According to owner, Jordan Dice, scammers will go on Facebook or send an email, saying the mall is still looking for vendors for an upcoming event. The messages and posts often have typos.

Midland, MI · 9h
article img

mt-pleasant.net

website

MyMichigan Health Welcomes New Pediatrician in Alma

ALMA, Mich. – Families in Gratiot County and surrounding communities have expanded access to pediatric care as MyMichigan Health welcomes Zahraa Kassem, M.D., to MyMichigan Pediatrics in Alma. Dr. Kassem provides comprehensive pediatric care for children from infancy through adolescence, with a commitment to delivering compassionate, family-centered care and...

Alma, MI · 1d

Thumbwind

partner publisher · 177 followers

Saginaw’s New Nonprofit Grocery Store Sets Nov. 18 Grand Opening, Offering Food for as Little as $15 a Month

A nonprofit grocery store in Saginaw will celebrate its grand opening Nov. 18. The Saginaw Community Food Club & Kitchen offers income-based memberships, nutritious groceries and cooking education at its new Meredith Street location.

Saginaw, MI · 2d

Midland Daily News

partner publisher · 7.0K followers

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

Midland Daily News

partner publisher · 7.0K followers

Midland man pleads guilty to assault charges in garage party attack

Bradley Siler pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor assault charges in Midland County after prosecutors said he attacked multiple people at a party.

Midland County, MI · 18h

Midland Daily News

partner publisher · 7.0K followers

CRIME LOG: Deputy suggests driver take a nap

A report of an erratic driver in Midland led to a deputy suggesting a 78-year-old driver take a nap before continuing to drive.

Midland, MI · 1d

WNEM

website

Freeland man accused of drunken driving after Tuscola County crash

TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - A 20-year-old Freeland man is accused of drunken driving after crashing into a medical office in Tuscola County on Saturday. Deputies said another driver reported seeing the man speeding eastbound on M-81 near Colwood Road before his vehicle left the road, crossed a field and struck an Aspire Medical building.

Tuscola County, MI · 1d

Midland Daily News

partner publisher · 7.0K followers

Warren man sentenced in Midland domestic violence and animal cruelty case

A Warren man was sentenced to 2 to 15 years after a Midland case of domestic violence attack, animal cruelty and resisting police.

Midland, MI · 2d

Midland Daily News

partner publisher · 7.0K followers

Deputies help Midland Township couple with marital issues

Deputies assist a Midland Township couple in sorting out some marital issues ssssssss

Midland, MI · 18h

womensbusinessdaily.com

website

Madam C.J. Walker: How a St. Louis Washerwoman Built a Hair Care Empire

In 1900, the US census listed Sarah Breedlove as a laundress in St. Louis, a job that sometimes paid her as little as $1 a day (National Archives). Less than two decades later, as Madam C.J. Walker, she ran a hair care company with thousands of sales agents, lived in a Hudson Valley mansion designed by a Black architect, and was described at her death as the richest Black woman in the world (Indiana Historical Society, Snopes, citing the New York Age).

St Louis, MI · 19h

midmichigannow.com

website

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

WNEM

website

WNEM Afternoon Extra: Freeland man crashes into building

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A look at the next chance for rain in your afternoon forecast. Plus, investigators are releasing the details of a suspected drunk driving crash that happened Saturday. And a video from the Coast Guard shows the moments a man was rescued from a capsized sailboat in Lake Michigan.

Freeland, MI · 1d

Midland Daily News

partner publisher · 7.0K followers

Midland Soccer Club raises $9.3M, hires builder for indoor facility

The Midland Soccer Club has raised $9.3 million to build a long-awaited indoor facility and has hired a general contractor for the project.

Midland, MI · 15h

Bridge Michigan

publisher · 7.9K followers

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.

Michigan · 1d

Midland Daily News

partner publisher · 7.0K followers

NU students holding fundraiser to benefit ailing football player

NU students holding fundraiser to benefit ailing football player

Midland, MI · 15h

ClickOnDetroit.com

website

Five overtimes, nearly three hours: Michigan girls hockey teams battle in marathon championship game

What started as a championship matchup between two Michigan girls hockey teams turned into an unforgettable battle of endurance Saturday night. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Midland Hornets faced off Nov. 7 in the 14U Regional Silver Sticks Championship at St. Clair Shores Civic Arena. After regulation ended in a...

Midland, MI · 9h

bergathletics.com

website

Down to the Wire - Berg upends Alma

TIFFIN, Ohio -- The Heidelberg University Men's Basketball team scored their first victory over the Alma College Fighting Scots, in a down-to-the-wire one-point game, 72-71. The contest featured 18 lead changes and 20 ties, and was never more than a two-possession game throughout all 40 minutes. "It was great to...

Tiffin, OH · 1d