From YouTube Tutorials To Master Chef Winner, Jake Kelley's Saginaw County Cooking Journey

A neuroscience graduate from Hemlock just won Master Chef season 16, and he taught himself to cook by rewatching YouTube videos in his kitchen.

Midland author draws on local food mission for second novel

Midland author Mark Heires drew inspiration from a local food mission for “Of Angels and Bats,” his second novel, which will be released Nov. 10.

Local runners seek all-state performances

The area's best runners will be looking to clock their best times on Saturday at the cross country state finals

Midland students turn 10,000 cans into sculptures for local food pantries

Midland County students used 10,000 cans to build CANstructions at Midland Mall, raising food insecurity awareness and aiding local pantries.

Improv360 comedy troupe in Midland

Día de los Muertos event planned at Saginaw Art Museum

SAGINAW, MI -- The Saginaw Art Museum invites the community to a free afternoon honoring Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a time dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died. Families and friends can gather to view ofrendas, participate in art making and face painting,...

This Week in Northeast Michigan History: Nov. 2-8

Editor’s Note: Stay connected with thousands of our Northeast Michigan neighbors through the Up North Voice Mail, delivered FREE every Thursday morning. Sign up today!. Nov. 3, 1887 — Timber scouts return with a big estimate. The Crawford Avalanche, quoting the Roscommon News, reported that Rogers and W....

Midland comic and pop culture expo draws fans to Dow Diamond

MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - The Midland Comic, Collectables and Pop Culture Expo drew fans of all ages to Dow Diamond over the weekend to play games, win prizes and dress up as their favorite characters. “I attended the Motor City Comic Con in the spring, and came home and talked...

Kate the Chemist set to return to Midland with an explosive show

Kate the Chemist returns to Midland Center for the Arts on Nov. 12 with a family-friendly show featuring fire, explosions and hands-on science.

Former Mt. Pleasant Indian Boarding School Recognized for National Significance

The Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School has been elevated to a national level of significance by the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places. According to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, the designation formally recognizes the site as a surviving representative of the federal off-reservation boarding school system. Originally listed at the state level in 2018, the historic district includes six brick buildings situated on 15 acres within the Isabella Indian Reservation. Of the more than 2,200 Michigan sites on the National Register, it becomes one of only 144 listed at the national level of significance, and one of 8 recognized for American Indian heritage. Established by Congress in 1891, the facility operated from 1893 to 1934, housing between 300 and 375 children annually from kindergarten through eighth grade. According to tribe officials, approximately 225 students died while attending the institution during its operations. An annual Honoring, Healing, and Remembering event celebrates the closing of the school on June 6th, and recognizes the suffering of those children.

Creative 360 offers a variety of classes in November

Classes include mahjongg, stained glass studio, and a two-day workshop to learn cold wax painting techniques.

Creative 360 welcomes the Harmony Diversity Choir to its programs

Creative 360 is pleased to welcome The Harmony Diversity Choir as an official program of the community arts and wellness organization. The choir, which has been based at Creative 360 since 2024, has transitioned from Great Lakes Bay Pride to Creative 360, building on a partnership that has supported the choir’s rehearsals and performances. “The Harmony Diversity Choir has been a mainstay of our programming for the last decade,” said Scott Ellis, executive director of Great Lakes Bay Pride. “We’re pleased to collaborate with Creative 360 to transition this important program to an organization with a focus on the arts so that it may continue to thrive for years to come.” Founded in 2016 by Midland residents Greg Gwaltney and Chris Lauckner, The Harmony Diversity Choir uses the language of music to educate and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community as a program of Perceptions, the precursor to the organization now known regionally as Great Lakes Bay Pride. Initially under the direction of Grace Marra, and now Jake Salisbury, the choir has grown to more than 50 members, including people from the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. The partnership between Great Lakes Bay Pride and Creative 360 began in 2024 through

First C2PC Expo brings comics, cosplay to Midland

MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) – Comic book characters, video games and collectibles took over Dow Diamond this weekend as Midland welcomed its first Comic Collectibles and Pop Culture Expo. The inaugural event, coined as "C2PC Expo," brought dozens of vendors to the ballpark, offering everything from comic books and toys...

Free watch party set in Owosso so fans can catch local baker on Holiday Bakeshop TV show

OWOSSO, Mich.— An Owosso baker is competing again on a cooking reality television show, competing for thousands of dollars just across the lake in Canada. Jill Davis, owner of Drizzle Cakes and Bakes in Owosso, is featured on the second season of “Holiday Bakeshop,” a holiday-themed series based in Canada.

Lincoln Township begins restoration of historic schoolhouse

Lincoln Township Clerk Carol Majewski hosted an informal tour of the old Lake George School building on June 4 at 4:30 p.m. Around ten people attended, including Clare County Historical Society members and area residents. The building is located at the intersection of Pine Street and Arthur Road, opposite from...