Midland Receives Grant For Midland Miracle Field
Midland Parks and Rec Department has received a $300,000 grant from the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation to be used toward construction of the Midland Miracle Field in Central Park. The field will be constructed so everyone,...
Sculpture In Midland Vandalized
A newly installed sculpture from the city of Midland’s Tee’d Up Downtown Sculpture Series was defaced by vandals. The sculpture, which was a teed-up golf ball made to look like an ice-cream sundae, was...
Local Man Sentenced For Meth Crimes
A Harrison man who admitted to meth crimes last month has been sentenced. Samuel Polen will spend between 4.5 and 20 years in prison on top of another case where he received another sentence...
Community Attempts To Restore Historic Pond
The village of Marion is trying to restore their historic mill pond. The village has $104,000 right now from donations and a grant from the Osceola County Community Foundation. Their goal is $150,000. The village will start fixing...
Study Shows Michigan Prison Workers At Higher Risk For Mental Health Problems
A study says Michigan prison workers are facing a mental health crisis that includes much higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal thoughts and alcohol abuse than in the general public. The report was released Monday.
Mid-Michigan Man Asks For Public’s Help In Finding Late Son’s Softball Bat
A mid Michigan man who accidentally left a bat bag with his late son’s bat in it after a holiday softball game is asking for the public’s help to just return the bat. Mark...
Search Continues For Missing Toddler In Oscoda County
The search in Oscoda County continues for a 2-year-old, who went missing early Monday morning. Crews have been out all day, but still have not found Gabriella Vitale. Gabriella is from Monroe and was...
Michigan Airports Receive Federal Funding For Repairs
Airports across Michigan are receiving federal grants for repairing and building runways as well as replacing and updating equipment. Federal and state officials say $8.8 million will go to Bishop in Flint, $4.6 million...
Health Officials Warn Against Swine Flu
If you’re going to pet a pig, wash your hands! Health officials are urging people to take precautions to avoid swine flu at county and local fairs across Michigan. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease in...
Deer Baiting To Be Restricted In Three Upper Peninsula Counties
Hunters in portions of three Upper Peninsula counties will be subject to a ban on deer baiting and feeding under regulations approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission this week. A 660-square mile range containing parts...