Roundabout showdown: Disability rights attorney says legal fight coming in Wisconsin May 10, 2009
In March, the Green Bay City Council voted to scrap plans for six roundabouts it had earlier approved for a one-mile stretch of Military Avenue. Michigan disability rights attorney Richard Bernstein addressed the council about the problems roundabouts present for blind people and said he threatened a suit if the city went ahead with its plans, although Mayor Jim Schmitt downplayed Bernstein s role in the council s decision. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Michigan is touched by greatness (4) May 7, 2009
And pop singers may come and pop singers may go, but only Bay City girl Madonna was capable of telling it like it was in the 1980s, when our country turned away from hard work, self-sacrifice and saving for a rainy day, or compassion for the less fortunate, to materialism and greed with the prophetic lyrics. "... 'cause we areLiving in a material worldAnd I am a material girlYou know that we are living in a material worldAnd I am a material girl ...". (The Herald-Palladium)
Shop Talk: Pompei, Lynch-Goebel earn recognition May 7, 2009
The free event, co-sponsored by Midland Tomorrow, Saginaw Future, Inc., and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, is scheduled for Friday, May 8 at the Valley Plaza Resort, located at 5221 Bay City Road in Midland. The seminar runs from 10 a.m. to noon. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Florence M. Bickham May 6, 2009
The Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Visitation Catholic Church (1106 State St., Bay City) with the Rev. Gerald E. Balwinski officiating ... Arrangements by the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home West, 805 E. South Union St., Bay City MI 48706 or visit. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Michigan teenager dies after police Taser him May 4, 2009
Police said yesterday the trouble began when three police officers were summoned to quell a fight between two males at an apartment in Bay City, Michigan. "After several attempts to defuse the situation with the subjects, one of the male subjects attempted to go after other occupants of the apartment and attempted to fight the officers," police said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tawas Area golf team breaks school record Apr 28, 2009
On Wednesday April 15, the Braves began their season in the first Northeast Michigan Conference (NEMC) jamboree of the year at Bay City s Bay Valley Resort ... The team came in second place, finishing 14 shots behind Bay City Western. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Lady Brave varsity softball team starts season with 4-1 record Apr 28, 2009
TAWAS CITY The Tawas Area Lady Braves softball team saw its first tournament action of the season Saturday in the Bay City All-Saints Invitational ... In the opening game, the Braves squared off against the host Bay City All-Saints. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Council votes 4 to 1 to hire consultant to oversee KD demolition Apr 28, 2009
In February, the council awarded the demolition contract to Dore iates of Bay City, Mich. for 3. (Sioux City Journal)
Three WSU Student-Athletes Receive Winter 2009 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards Apr 15, 2009
Warriors among the best in classroom and athletic competition. - The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced the Winter 2009 recipients of the for academic and athletic excellence. (Wsuathletics.com)
State Housing Authority Announces MSHDA and Federal Grants to Help Homeless in Communities Around Michigan Apr 11, 2009
of MI Detroit Residential Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc. Niles New Bethel Outreach Ministry, Inc. Pontiac The Salvation Army Benton Harbor Capital Area Community Services Lansing Matrix Human Services Detroit Freedom House Detroit Women's Information Service Big Rapids Ozone House, Inc. Ann Arbor Catholic Social Services of Wayne County Detroit Grand Rapids Housing Commission Grand Rapids Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency Benton Harbor Kalamazoo County Nazareth Northeast... (PR Newswire)
Area Baseball Schedules Apr 11, 2009
May 14 Bay City John Glenn. May 16 at Escanaba Invitational. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Thefts and mischief Apr 10, 2009
April 8, 4:48 p.m., two boys were skateboarding under Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Ave.. April 8, 9:34 p.m., a rifle was on the hood of an abandoned vehicle on E Street between Fifth and Sixth streets. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Flint Journal' Names New Publisher, Exec. Editor Apr 9, 2009
The younger Sharp also will serve as publisher of The Saginaw News and The Bay City Times ... Hiner has served as editor of the Bay City Times since 2006, and will remain in that position. (MediaWeek.com)
Local officials will be honored by MHSAA Apr 9, 2009
Being honored for 50 years are Robert Reeves of Auburn, Leonard Hanline of Barryton, Daniel Skrzypczak of Bay City, James Woiderski of Cheboygan, Bob Bosch of Holland, George London of Middleville, Charles Jones of Royal Oak, Leon Stille of Spring Lake and Robert Andrews of Walled Lake. In addition, 115 officials with 30 years, and 191 officials with 20 years, of experience, will be honored. (Niles Star, MI)
Obituaries March 31, 2009 Apr 4, 2009
Burial will be in the Red Bay City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Elois Mobley of Red Bay; four children, Linda Garrison (Danny), John Thomas Mobley (Tracy) and Leisa Mobley, all of Red Bay, and Deborah Verchot (Ed) of Springfield, Va. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Switzer Earns GLIAC Player of the Week Award Apr 3, 2009
Senior Alex Switzer earned GLIAC Player of the Week plaudits. - The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced that senior was the men's tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday. (Gvsulakers.com)
ACLU: Michigan's Funeral Protest Law Unconstitutional Apr 2, 2009
The ACLU filed the federal lawsuit in Bay City against Clare County and two sheriff's deputies on behalf of a 64-year-old Army veteran Lewis Lowden and his late wife, Jean. They were arrested in September 2007 in Harrison, about 140 miles northwest of Detroit, on their way to the burial of Army Cpl. Todd Motley, 23, of Clare, who died in Muqdadiyah of wounds suffered when a bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat. (Fox News)
Williams Named GLIAC Player Of The Week Apr 1, 2009
Senior shortstop hit. 579 in five Warrior victories. (Wsuathletics.com)
List: Newspapers that have cut publication days Mar 30, 2009
- The Bay City Times - Will print only on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, instead of seven days, beginning June 1. - The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press - Beginning Monday, both papers will reduce home delivery to Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and produce slimmer editions for sale at newsstands on the other days. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sweet 16 Analysis: Friday's Action Mar 28, 2009
Syracuse should be able to score on the Sooners; they have the ninth most efficient offense going against Oklahoma's 39th most efficient D. And as far as Eric Devendorf goes, the Bay City, Michigan native makes Amy Winehouse look like a class act. He has singlehandedly setback the NCAA's student-athlete agenda 10-15 years. (TheBootleg.com)
Ann Arbor News to cease publication; others make cuts Mar 25, 2009
The Flint Journal, The Bay City Times and The Saginaw News said they will cut their print editions from seven to three days a week - Thursday, Friday and Sunday - starting June 1. Advance also said it will freeze pension plans at most of its 26 newspapers across the country and will instead increase matching contributions to 401(k) retirement plans, an alternative that costs the company less. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
4 Michigan newspapers no longer will be be printed daily Mar 25, 2009
Daily newspapers will become a thing of the past for readers in four Michigan markets, as Advance Publications begins printing only three days a week in Flint, Saginaw and Bay City, and twice weekly in Ann Arbor ... The changes at The Flint Journal, The Saginaw News and The Bay City Times will be less sweeping, reducing daily publication to Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays only. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Taser death brings more criticism of weapon Mar 25, 2009
Bay City police said an officer used a Taser on Brett Elder on Sunday because he tried to fight with them ... Bay City police turned the case over to Michigan State Police for investigation ... His father, Eugene Elder, told The Bay City Times that while his son was unruly, police shouldn't have used the Taser on him. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Michigan Teen Dies From Police Tasering Mar 24, 2009
(CBS/AP) Bay City police say a 15-year-old has died after being Tasered by officers who were trying to break up a fight. CBS News affiliate WNEM-TV5 said police had identified the teen as Brett 00004000 Elder. (CBS News)
Newspapers fold as readers defect and... Mar 24, 2009
The Flint Journal, The Saginaw News and The Bay City Times will publish print editions on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, according to the mlive. com Web site, as research shows those are the highest readership days for newspapers. (CNN -- Law)
15-year-old dies after police use Taser to break up fight Mar 24, 2009
A Bay City police news release says officers answered a report of an early morning fight on Sunday. The statement says two males were arguing in an apartment, and one of them "attempted to fight the officers.". (WWLTV.com, LA)
Gaylord appraisal business owner pleads guilty to filing false tax return Mar 13, 2009
Arndt was represented by attorney Robert J. Dunn of Bay City ... A sentencing date was set for June 11, 2009, at 3 p.m. before United States District Court Thomas L. Ludington in Bay City, Michigan. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Warriors Preparing For NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships Mar 12, 2009
Bay City Western), the top qualifier in both backstroke events. He also qualified second in the 200 butterfly behind teammate and newcomer (Loures, Portugal), who gave the Warriors a significant boost in last month's GLIAC Championships. (Wsuathletics.com)
Chester LeRoy Jose (402) Mar 7, 2009
Mr. Jose was born in Bay City on Sept, 16, 1919. He spent his childhood near Omar and Bay City and, as a young man, served in the US Army during WWII in the Philippines. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
GVSU's Pete Trammell Named First-Team All-GLIAC North Mar 7, 2009
was named to the All-GLIAC North Second-Team it was announced by the GLIAC office in Bay City Thursday. Trammell also earned his second straight North Division All-Defensive team honors, while Ringler was named to the All-Defensive team for the first time. (Gvsulakers.com)
View from the Mat: Headed to the State Finals Mar 5, 2009
First, we had to beat Bay City John Glenn, who wrestled us tough and had us on our heels as we did not wrestle well at all. We ended up winning 40-30, which set us up for a showdown with St. Johns, a team we had had an eye on all year. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Braves beat Bobcats, lose to Pinny Mar 4, 2009
The boys traveled to Bay City to play the Bobcats, where wins have been hard to come by in recent years for Tawas. It was a great win for us, Tawas Head Coach Drew Decker said. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Boys bowling team qualifies for States Mar 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:39 AM EST BAY CITY It came down to the last frame ... The team of Daniel Copenhaver, Brent Horrigan, Brady Kerckaert, Anthony Martinez, Sean Michaels, Dominic Nash and Steven Taylor took third, behind champion Bay City John Glenn and second-place Cheboygan. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Owl bowler makes state Mar 4, 2009
OSCODA The Oscoda bowling teams, both boys and girls, competed in Bay City last weekend in a regional tournament which qualifies the top 10 scorers to move on to the state finals. Senior Allison Bickel placed sixth for the girls, bowling a six-game total of 934, qualifying her for state competition. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Annual skating show packs arena Mar 4, 2009
Featured skaters this year were from the Detroit, Mt. Clemens, Bay City and Midland skating clubs ... Guest skater Esmeralda Zamorano, who skates for the Bay City Skating Club, performed her routine to Yesterday ... A member of the Bay City Skating Club and the Midland synchronized skating team, she has already won 18 gold medals throughout her young skating career. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
St. Johns bests Gaylord in regional wrestling final Feb 27, 2009
AUBURN Nothing seemed to go the way of the Gaylord wrestling team Wednesday at the Division 2 regionals at Bay City Western High School ... Second, the team had to fight tooth and nail to scrape past Bay City John Glenn, 40-30 in the regional semifinal. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gaylord sets scene with win vs. West Feb 27, 2009
Gaylord opens the regional against Bay City John Glenn, while the Redwings battle Ogemaw Heights. Gaylord and St. Johns have been eyeing one another all year and the winner will make it to next week s team state finals in Battle Creek. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Michigan firm awarded KD Station demolition botched Omaha job Feb 26, 2009
The City Council chose the Bay City, Mich. company for the job on a 4-1 vote Monday even though a New York company had earlier been led to believe it had won the contract. (Sioux City Journal)
Spartan Sports Roundup Feb 25, 2009
Notes: Junior (Bay City, Mich. finished second overall in the all-around for the first time this year with a season-high 39. (Msuspartans.com)
Lady Braves win second straight NEMC title Feb 25, 2009
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, they played at Pinconning and will hit the road on Friday, Feb. 27, to Bay City to play John Glenn. Tipoff for Friday s game is 6 p.m.. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Council awards KD demolition contract Feb 24, 2009
The council followed staff's recommendation to award the contract to Dore iates Contracting Inc. of Bay City, Mich. to demolish the former packing house building, for 3. (Sioux City Journal)
Michigan police taser nude man outside church Feb 23, 2009
Cameron told The Bay City Times that the man cursed and verbally abused police before Officer Troy Sierras immobilized him with a Taser, an electronic device that fires barbs causing temporary paralysis ... Information from: The Bay City Times, http://www. (Fresno Bee)
Blue Devil bowlers prep for Regional Feb 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009 10:05 AM EST GAYLORD Gaylord High bowling coach Beth Brown believes the Blue Devil boys team has a good chance at succeeding at next weekend s regional action at Bay City. As long as they believe in themselves, they could do very well, Brown said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
11 Markets With Highest Home Appreciations Feb 21, 2009
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Complete & total domination: Devils breeze to district victory Feb 21, 2009
The level of competition will ratchet up in a big way at Wednesday s regional at Bay City Western. The Blue Devils will open up against the winner of the Saginaw Arthur Hill district before likely facing St. Johns with a trip to the state finals on the line. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gaylord easily wins wrestling district Feb 20, 2009
The Blue Devils will now go to regional competition Wednesday in Bay City Western, where they will face the winner of the Saginaw Arthur Hill district. A battle with state-ranked St. Johns is expected on the horizon. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Man Who Froze To Death Didn't Pay Bills Feb 20, 2009
Text Size: (AP) Public records obtained by a newspaper show a 93-year-old man found frozen to death in his Bay City home had received several utility shut-off notices before the last one. The Bay City Times reports Wednesday that city records it obtained under the Freedom of Information Act say five other letters were sent to Marvin Schur's home in the past two years ... His body was found Jan. 17, several days after Bay City Electric Light restricted electricity and a month after his final... (CBS News -- US)
World and national religion briefs Feb 14, 2009
He arrived in Bay City in 2007 and received asylum to stay in the U.S. in June. More Stories. (North County Times)
Men's Swimming & Diving Remains In Second At GLIAC Championships Feb 14, 2009
Bay City Western) claimed first place and a GLIAC record (48. 61). (Wsuathletics.com)
WILD WINDS: 600,000+ without power from Ohio to NY... Feb 13, 2009
In Michigan, wastewater from treatment plants in Bay City, Essexville and Saginaw overflowed into the Saginaw River Thursday morning, The Saginaw News reported. Flood warnings were in effect along the Grand River and for areas across the Lower Peninsula. (The Drudge Report)
Religion News in Brief Feb 13, 2009
He arrived in Bay City in 2007 and received asylum to stay in the U.S. in June. Fire destroys landmark Mormon church in rural Nevada farming town. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Men's Swimming & Diving Leads After Day One At GLIACs Feb 12, 2009
Bay City Western), (Malmo, Sweden), Duarte Mourao, and (Rio de Janiero, Brazil) won the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:29. 80. (Wsuathletics.com)
ScoutTV: Trey Zeigler Highlights vs. Bay City Feb 11, 2009
By GSN Video Editor Date: Feb 10, 2009 Trey Zeigler earned his 7th double-double of the season against Bay City Central and then was in the house as Michigan State desposed of Michigan, killing their postseason hopes with a 54-42 whipping in Crisler Arena. to read the rest of this story. (SpartansInsider.com)
Church gets OK to open homeless shelter Feb 11, 2009
It was the only emergency shelter between Alpena to the north and south to Bay City, according to Anderson. The decision was made to re-open the shelter at the church on River Road. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Large crowds, great weather warms 59th Perchville Feb 11, 2009
Michael and Lisa Goulet of Bay City decided to come to the festival for the first time and spent the afternoon on the ice ... For trout (brown trout), first place went to Jack Muckenthaler, Whittemore, 33 inches, and second place was awarded to Brian McGee, Bay City, 29 inches. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Central Michigan, coach sued by former player Feb 11, 2009
Heike said Guevara told her she wore too much makeup and was not the coach's "type." That meant she wasn't a lesbian, according to a lawsuit filed last week in federal court in Bay City. The former Romeo High School star lost her scholarship after the 2007-08 season. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Ex-player alleges harassment for being straight Feb 11, 2009
That meant she wasnt a lesbian, according to a lawsuit filed last week in federal court in Bay City. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Power Directory Feb 9, 2009
Marie, Marquette, Escanaba, Houghton, Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, Monroe and Grand Haven)Top Executive: Joe Boullion, vice president, general manager (). 30 Time Warner Cable Mid-Ohio. (Multichannel News)
METRO LIST: December unemployment rates for 369 metro areas Feb 9, 2009
Unemployment up in 98% of metro areas; state-by-state list - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
Midget B team beats Mackinaw City twice Feb 8, 2009
Tawas will be at home again on Sunday, Feb. 8, with two games against Bay City at 9 a.m. and at noon. Copyright. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
A View from the Mat: Peaking at the right time Feb 8, 2009
After defeating Central handily, we went down to Bay City Central last Saturday to wrestle in the annual Wolfpack Challenge ... Then, we went on to defeat Essexville-Garber, host Bay City Central, Alpena and Roscommon to win the title ... Despite beating Alpena down in Bay City, the real conference dual had yet to take place until Wednesday night when they traveled here for our first home meet of the year. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Man Who Froze Over Unpaid Bill Had $600K Feb 8, 2009
(02-05) 06:57 PST Bay City, Mich ... Schur's frozen body was found Jan. 17, four days after Bay City Electric Light installed a device on his electric meter that cuts power after a predetermined level is reached ... Man who froze over $1K in unpaid bills had $600K national (02-05) 06:57 PST Bay City, Mich. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
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)
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)
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)
