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Child & Family Services to close counseling program in Northern Michigan

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 a letter to donors and community members, Executive Director Lisa...

Northern Michigan, MI · 1d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d

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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.

Bay City, MI · 2d

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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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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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...

Traverse City, MI · 5d

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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.

Michigan · 3d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 8d

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DTE proposes 254-megawatt wind farm in two Bay County townships

BAY COUNTY, MI – DTE is considering Williams and Beaver townships in Bay County for a proposed wind farm, company officials confirmed Thursday, Nov. 5. The energy company is exploring a 254-megawatt Wind Energy Conversion System at the two township locations, according to a company spokesperson. The exact location has not been finalized, as the project remains in its early stages.

Bay County, MI · 6d

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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 · 2d