Tawas Bay Waves 10-U team takes second in Summer Sizzler Jul 2, 2008
The 12-U division saw teams participating from Tawas, Onaway, Fenton, Reese, Durand and the MBS Jets from the Midland/Bay City/Saginaw area ... Teams from Bay City, Sterling Heights, Fenton, Essexville and Marquette made up the 16-U division. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Tawas Area softball players honored Jul 2, 2008
Revord was also selected to the Bay City Times Dream Team for the second consecutive year. The final award of the evening was the presentation of the Coach s Choice award. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Arson Suspected at Madonna's Childhood Home Jul 1, 2008
Madonna was born in Bay City and grew up in Pontiac and Rochester Hills before heading off to the University of Michigan to study dance and then to New York to take on the world. Read More. (E! Online)
SC Johnson's Products and Production - - You Can Feel Good About It Jul 1, 2008
This year SC Johnson agreed to source 46 percent of the electricity for its Bay City, Michigan factory from wind energy. The Bay City plant produces Ziploc(R) brand bags and Saran(R) wrap. (PR Newswire)
Column: Sports comes at you fast Jun 28, 2008
The Lady Rangers also ran into a buzzsaw in Bay City All Saints, which went on to dominate its opponent in the championship game as well. As quickly as the high school seasons came to an end, it was time to cover Sports Fest at Bethel College. (Dowagiac News, MI)
First group completes Coaches Advancement Program Jun 28, 2008
Also completing the course were Bay City Western High School; David Lawrence, baseball coach, New Boston Huron High School; Nathan Ledlow, junior varsity football coach, Vicksburg High School; Jeff Lepler, varsity swimming coach, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley High School; Ken Mohney, director of student activities, Mattawan High School; James Noble, track coach and athletic director, Saginaw Heritage High School; Kurtis Phelps, football coach, Schoolcraft High School; Gregory Rapp, junior... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Three WSU Student-Athletes Receive Spring 2008 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards Jun 26, 2008
Wayne State Warriors, Official Athletic Site. Warriors among the best in classroom and athletic competition. (Wsuathletics.com)
Obituaries - (06.25.2008) Jun 26, 2008
sisters, Mary Ann Rhynard of Bay City, Mich. Carol Kocher of Westfield; Pat (Kenneth) Brown of Charles City, Va. (Forest Republican, WI)
Spartan Football Fantasy Campers: Living The Dream Jun 25, 2008
He has locations in Bay City and Carrollton, and has attended the camp for the past three summers. "We get to do everything the players do," Fullmer said. (Msuspartans.com)
Record number teams, schools win titles Jun 25, 2008
Twenty two of the 103 schools winning in 2007-08 took more than one crown, with six schools - Bay City All Saints, Birmingham Brother Rice, East Grand Rapids, Petoskey, Saginaw Nouvel and Tecumseh - each claiming at least two championships each in unified tournaments ... Marquette won eight total titles; while Ann Arbor Pioneer, Bay City All Saints, East Grand Rapids and Williamston each won three crowns. (Niles Star, MI)
Allendale falls to Grass Lake in Division 3 finale Jun 17, 2008
BATTLE CREEK - The fourth time was the charm for Bay City All Saints as it captured both the baseball and softball state championships on Saturday at Bailey Park in Battle Creek ... Bay City 001 100 0 - 2 6 1 ... Bay City 28-12-1, Lutheran Westland 25-8. (Niles Star, MI)
Cassopolis falls to state champion in semifinals Jun 17, 2008
BATTLE CREEK - It was simple for Cassopolis coach Randy Brooks as he summed up the Lady Rangers 6-0 loss to eventual state champion Bay City All Saints in the Division 4 semifinals ... When the game was halted late Friday night, Cassopolis trailed Bay City 4-0 ... Cassopolis, making its first appearance at the Final Four, was matching Bay City through the first three innings, but trailed 1-0. (Niles Star, MI)
Bobcats fall to Allendale Jun 14, 2008
Due to a nearly five hour delay due to rain and strong thunderstorms, games were still going on at press time, including the Division 4 softball semifinal between Cassopolis and Bay City All Saints. The winner of Friday's night's game will take on Homer in the title game at 6:30 p.m.. (Niles Star, MI)
Bobcats, Rangers in semifinals Jun 14, 2008
In Division 4 softball, the No. 8 ranked Cassopolis Lady Rangers will take on No. 3 ranked Bay City All Saints at 6:30 p.m. on Diamond 3 ... Cassopolis vs. Bay City ... Bay City (33-7-1) is no stranger to the state finals. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Cassopolis advances to Division 4 semifinals Jun 12, 2008
The Lady Rangers, who will play Bay City All Saints on Friday, added three runs in the sixth inning to complete the scoring ... The Lady Rangers will square off against Bay City (33-7-1) on Friday night at 6:30 in Battle Creek at Bailey Park. (Niles Star, MI)
Michigan to get new cancer therapyBorgess parent company part of effort to set up proton-beam treatment Jun 4, 2008
In addition to Ascension, the Michigan consortium includes the University of Michigan Health System and Trinity Health, the parent company of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, both based in Ann Arbor; the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center and the Henry Ford Health System, both in Detroit; and McLaren Health Care Corp., with hospitals in Flint, Lapeer, Lansing, Mount Clemens, Pontiac and Bay City. The consortium will research which patients will benefit most from the technology. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Sellers offer sweet samplesat candy expo Jun 3, 2008
We source the product in Latin America,'' said Endline, a native of Bay City. We put it in reusable, recyclable packaging. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
More of this story Jun 3, 2008
A trial of the boat's owner, Wayne Duffiney, begins today in Bay City ... A trial for a Cheboygan businessman facing federal charges of sinking a yacht in the Straits of Mackinac last year ibegins today in Bay City, barring further delays ... The trial is in U.S. District Court in Bay City. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
Tourist traffic close to last year May 29, 2008
She even visited the Professional Walleye Tour's Championship in Bay City. The purpose of all her travels, she explains, is to get the word out. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Robert "Mac" MacDonald May 29, 2008
Mr. MacDonald was born on Nov. 22, 1929 in Grand Rapids and was raised in Bay City until he was 17 years old and joined the service. He served in the Navy for four years during the Korean conflict, and then returned to Bay City after his service ... He was employed with the Bay City Police Department for 12 years, and then served additional years in law enforcement with other departments. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
A new energy bill: It's time for action May 24, 2008
These bills can be the catalyst for Consumers Energy to build a $2 billion coal-fired power plant near Bay City and for other investments that depend on a stable energy policy. The state House has passed these bills. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Madonna to Show Film at Michael Moore Festival May 24, 2008
Madonna, born in Bay City and raised to the south near Detroit, recently released a new album, "Hard Candy," and is preparing for a worldwide tour that begins in August. She'll take a one-day break from rehearsals to visit Traverse City. (Time.com)
Birders flocked to Tawas May 21, 2008
Johnson said she isn t the most knowledgeable or experienced birder, but the Bay City resident loves the festival and bird watching in general. She said a thrill was pulling up into the parking area and spotting a blue jay, an oriole and a woodpecker, all at once. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Toyota Awards $1 Million in Scholarships to 100 High School Seniors May 10, 2008
2008 TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS CITY HIGH SCHOOL ALABAMA Nicole Bohannon Sheffield Sheffield High School ALASKA Ceylon Mitchell Anchorage East Anchorage High School ARIZONA Joanna Yang * Phoenix Desert Vista High School Teri Yu Phoenix Desert Vista High School ARKANSAS Ashley Louks Judsonia Pangburn High School Michelle Martin Jasper Jasper High School CALIFORNIA Albert Chen * Buena Park Oxford Academy Theodore Gonder Glendale Crescenta Valley High School Carlos Guzman Dinuba Dinuba High School... (PR Newswire)
Official Recognition May 10, 2008
He'll face Cory Peterson out of Bay City, Michigan. Things are looking up for Abril. (R News)
W-P baseball takes second at Boyne tourney May 8, 2008
BAY CITY The Whittemore-Prescott girls track team finished second at John Glenn with 42 points on Wednesday, April 30. Taking top honors for the team was Snowy DeCain for her first place finish in the 200-meter dash, the 800-meter relay with teammates Jessica Dietzel, Staci Ostrander and Epifania Gonzalez and the 400-meter relay with teammates Dietzel, Nina Menke and Rochelle Cotoio. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Ogtsego County: Jobless rate inches downward as seasonal shift begins May 8, 2008
Unemployment rates rose over the month in four areas, including the Flint, Detroit-Warren-Livonia, Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, and Bay City MSAs. These four regions were all impacted by strike-related layoffs in the auto industry. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
MSU Gymnastics Celebrates Season at End of the Year Banquet May 6, 2008
Nationally, the Bay City, Mich. native ranked among the top-90 in two events - vault, beam - and in the all-around. (Msuspartans.com)
Where to Find Information About Donating Cord Blood May 4, 2008
Collections only at Bay Regional (Bay City), Covenant (Saginaw), Hackley (Muskegon), Holland (Holland), Lakeland (St. Joseph and Niles), Mercy General (Muskegon), MetroHealth (Grand Rapids), Mid-Michigan Medical Center (Midland and Clare), Munson (Traverse City), North Ottawa (Grand Haven), Spectrum Health (Grand Rapids), St. Mary's (Grand Rapids) and Zeeland Community Hospital (Zeeland). (ABC News)
Four Men's Tennis Players Earn All-GLIAC Honors Apr 23, 2008
Wayne State Warriors, Official Athletic Site. Marenaud and Maubacq named to First Team. (Wsuathletics.com)
Lawmaker Pushes For Ban Of Toughman Bouts Apr 22, 2008
Stephen Coppler of AdoreAble Promotions Inc., the Bay City, Mich. company that owns Toughman, said his company puts on fights in 16 states, while franchises run the rest, including those in Arkansas. (CBS News -- US)
Toughman bouts draw legislative attention Apr 19, 2008
"You can go back to that Monday.''Questions about the fighters' health have plagued Toughman since its creation by Michigan promoter Art Dore. Ronald Miller, one of the first to die from injuries suffered in a Toughman tournament, climbed back into the ring for a second fight in 1981 even though he felt dizzy and was seeing double. A former Golden Gloves winner and one-time Olympic hopeful also have died from injuries suffered during the fights.Toughman promoters stress that each of the hundreds... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woman transforms shopping bags into hats, sandals, rugs and more Apr 17, 2008
A shop called A Wedding & Gift Boutique, in Bay City, is selling some of Woodman's creations. God didn't give me any children, but he blessed me with the talent of creativity,'' she said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Removal of asbestos pile at Livestock Exchange begins Apr 17, 2008
Dore iates Contracting Inc., of Bay City, Mich. has started preliminary work on the project and should have all the debris removed by April 30. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Smith, Pritchett, Bolduc, Pescatello and Roberts Selected For Induction To ODU Hall Apr 14, 2008
The Bay City, Michigan native broke four of her own records as a senior in the 200 freestyle (1:50. 38), 500 freestyle (4:45. (Odusports.com)
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Of the cities the state auto club surveyed, the cheapest price is in the Saginaw and Bay City area, where a gallon costs 3. 34. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
Goff moves on, Gohs steps up Apr 10, 2008
Gohs, a 33-year-old Bay City native, said he s loved writing his entire life and even when he worked at a convention center and as a cook he would spend his breaks jotting in a notebook. His pastime turned to profession in fall 2003 when he apprenticed under former Courier editor Jeremy McBain. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Tawas softball returns eight players Apr 9, 2008
Those starters include Courtney McKenzie, Jill Fountain and Michelle Revord (2007 All-Conference, All-District and All-Regional first team and 2007 Bay City Times Dream Team selections) in the outfield, Rachel Adaline (2007 All-Conference honorable mention) at third base and Katie LaHaye (2007 All-Conference, All-District and All-Regional first team selections at first base) who will be moving from first base to catcher this season. Tawas also returns the North East Michigan Conference s most... (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Hometown Asks Madonna For Second Chance Apr 9, 2008
Mayor Charles M. Brunner of Bay City has written to Madonna to offer her a key to the city, according to The Bay City Times. He said that the city has always been proud of her accomplishments, but her recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reminded him that the city needs to give her its biggest honor. (Click2Houston, TX)
Pavarotti faked finale Apr 8, 2008
Bay City Mayor Charles M. Brunner has written a letter inviting Madonna, who grew up in Bay City and the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills, to accept a key to the city, The Bay City Times reported. Madonna was considered for the honor in 1985, but some thought she was too risque, the newspaper said. (Boston Globe)
Madonna's Hometown Reaches Out With Key to City Apr 6, 2008
BAY CITY, Michigan A city that more than two decades ago declined to honor Madonna with a key to the city wants the singer to give it a second chance. Mayor Charles M. Brunner has written a letter inviting Madonna, who grew up in Bay City and the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills, to accept a key to the city, The Bay City Times reported Saturday ... "We have always been proud of your accomplishments but recently your induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reminded us that we need to honor... (Fox News)
Three Spartans Honored on All-Big Ten Gymnastics Teams Mar 29, 2008
Nationally, the Bay City, Mich. native, is ranked among the top-90 in three events - vault, beam, floor - and in the all-around. (Msuspartans.com)
Gaylord 2, Bay City Western 0 (Soccer) Mar 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008 10:25 AM EDT Gaylord 2, Bay City Western 0 (Girls Soccer). The Blue Devils opened their season in grand fashion as Natalie Reszka scored two goals in a 2-0 victory. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gaylord girls opens soccer season with shutout road victory Mar 29, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008 12:08 AM EDT AUBURN A well-conditioned Gaylord soccer team opened the regular season in good fashion Thursday, winning 2-0 at Bay City Western ... JUNIOR VARSITY Gaylord came out of the gates firing, downing Bay City Western 8-0 on the road Thursday. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gaylord Soccer: Devils aim to gain respect from conference, state Mar 29, 2008
Reszka scored both goals in Gaylord's 2-0 victory against Bay City Western Thursday. GAYLORD Like the sun shining high on a March day, it was a great spring sign for the Gaylord girls soccer team. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Michigan has snowiest winter since records began in 1880... Mar 23, 2008
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Five Individuals Charged With Stealing Guns From Gun Dealer Mar 22, 2008
March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Five individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Bay City, Michigan on conspiracy and other various firearms charges, announced United States Attorney Stephen J. Murphy ... All five defendants have appeared in federal court in Bay City for their arraignment and were temporarily detained at the request of the government pending hearings before Magistrate Judge Charles Binder. (PR Newswire)
Birthday Girl Gets Soldier Stepdad As Present Mar 19, 2008
"This is way better than bikes," Amber told The Bay City Times for a story published Monday. The girl's actual birthday was Friday. (WTKR.com, VA)
Michael Burke -- Lakefront project reaches for the sky Mar 16, 2008
Wind energy will power 46 percent of SCJ s second-largest North American manufacturing plant in Bay City, Mich. SCJ said the energy saved would supply about 1,800 average homes a year, and the carbon-dioxide reduction is equivalent to taking almost 3,000 cars off of the road annually. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Winter sports draw to a close for the Oscoda Owls Mar 15, 2008
Adam Dettmer was also selected to be on the Bay City Times Basketball Dream Team. Girls Basketball: Heather Spenceley, Honorable Mention. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Impact of parts strike widens to 19 GM factories Mar 8, 2008
Factories added Friday included Flint South, engines; St. Catherines, Ontario, engines and components; Baltimore, transmissions; Bay City, engine and transmission components; Bedford, Ohio, and Defiance, Ohio, casting; Fredericksburg, Va. transmission components; and Parma, Ohio, transmission components, GM said on its Web site. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Meijer recalls frozen entrees in 4 states Mar 5, 2008
Michigan Local & Small Business business Economics & Finance business Articles - MLive. Browse by day posted. (MLive.com)
Coldwater girls take second at state meet Mar 3, 2008
The Cardinals advanced to the final match with wins over Owosso (1,662-1,598) and Bay City John Glenn (1,687-1,676), but fell to Tecumseh, 1,746-1,645). In the title match, Nicole Pavelko led the Cardinals with a 211, Samantha Palmateer had a 192, Tiffany Robey posted a 174 and Elizabeth Buys scored a 153. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
Gaylord takes care of West to move into first-ever Class A district championship Mar 1, 2008
The winner of that will host the winner of the Bay City Western district at 7 p.m. Monday at Gaylord High School. User Comments. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Owl bowlers place respectably at weekend regional in Bay City Feb 28, 2008
OSCODA The Oscoda boys and girls bowling teams traveled to Bay City to compete in the regionals this past weekend. The team event began on Friday with the boys placing fifth in a field of 15 teams, while the girls finished seventh out of 14 teams. (Oscoda Press, MI)
OCHA PeeWee B team advances to hockey state finals Feb 23, 2008
- Advertisement - The squad, coached by Mark Long took first place at tournaments in Holland and Bay City this season. It has been awesome, Long said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mega Millions Drawing Tonight Feb 20, 2008
(Stella S. Lee, The Bay City Times) The jackpot for tonights mega millions is $220 million. If you have not purchased a ticket you still have time, the drawing is not until 11PM tonight. (FOX23 News, NY)
Tawases were packed for 58th annual Perchville USA Feb 14, 2008
This was the case for Bay City resident John Babiarz ... The results of the softball contest with Don s Plumbing of Oscoda taking first, the Big Daddy s of Bay City taking second and the Tom Lambert s team of Bay City taking third. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Lotto Double Surprise Feb 14, 2008
(Stella S. Lee, The Bay City Times) ... They tell The Bay City Timesthey're buying more $1 Mega Millions tickets. (FOX23 News, NY)
Beverly Brado Feb 12, 2008
Ellen Mahler of Bay City, Lela Binnal of Saginaw, Heather Gedye of Henderson, Nev. Renee Moquin of Midland and Barbara Miller of Fairhaven, Vt. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Lakers Sign 20 Recruits In Class Of 2008 Feb 7, 2008
L'Anse Creuse North Luther Ware RB 5-10 194 Bay City, Mich. Central Israel Woolfork WR 6-3 175 Livonia, Mich. (Gvsulakers.com)
Mark Dantonio Introduces 2008 Football Recruiting Class Feb 7, 2008
TRENTON ROBINSON CB 5-10 180 Bay City, Mich. (Bay City Central High School) ... three-year starter for Coach Morley Fraser at Bay City (Mich. (Msuspartans.com)
Lady Owls drop ball to Glenn and Cards Feb 7, 2008
BAY CITY The Lady Owls basketball team traveled to Bay City and dropped the ball to the John Glenn Bobcats on Thursday, Jan. 30, by a score of 36-64. It was their second Thursday loss in a row, coming off the 71-40 pounding they received from the Whittemore-Prescott Cardinals on Jan. 24. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Oscoda’s NEMC exit has impact Jan 31, 2008
Currently, the conference has six remaining high schools: Pinconning, Bay City John Glenn, Ogemaw Heights, Standish-Sterling, Tawas Area and Whittemore-Prescott ... He said as schools like Standish-Sterling stay the same size in enrollment numbers, other schools are shrinking in numbers or getting larger, like Bay City John Glenn. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Appeals court upholds $10.2 million award to injured snowmobiler Jan 31, 2008
He assigned 50 percent of the liability in the crash to Jamie Leinberger of Bay City, Mich. one of two snowmobilers Musselman's family originally sued. (Montana Standard, MT)
