Sports Briefs: Kettlebell class at Powerhouse Gym Oct 17, 2009
MIDLAND Hangtime Sports and On Court Player Development will host the first-annual Basketball Coaches Clinic at the Hangtime Sports Facility at 1321 E. Wackerly Road in Midland. Speakers include Mike Ingram (Lansing Community College), Dave Ginsberg (Traverese City St. Francis), Marshall Thomas (Saginaw High), Kris Hengesbach (Saginaw Nouvel), Jeff McDonald (Cadillac) and Dan Stolz (Okemos). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Scouts Weigh in on the Top 25 Oct 16, 2009
Baron Flenory - Midland Regional Manager - Texas. 1. (UStateAgs.com)
Today in History - Oct. 14 Oct 14, 2009
In 1987, a 58-hour drama began in Midland, Texas, as 18-month-old Jessica McClure slid 22 feet down an abandoned well at a private day care center; she was rescued on Oct. 16. Ten years ago: President Bill Clinton accused Senate Republicans of recklessness and irresponsibility for defeating the nuclear test ban treaty, and pledged the United States would refrain from testing despite the treaty's rejection. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Verniece H. Russell Oct 14, 2009
Verniece is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Sr.; son, William Russell Jr. (Fay) of Sawyer; daughters, Victoria Williams of Three Oaks, Shirley (Larry) Hamilton of Michigan City and Christine Dale of Midland; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Vernetia Kurina, VaLaura Becvar and Claudia Owstrowski. Verniece was preceded in death by her siblings, Viola, Vera, Vivian, Valma, Verella, Victoria, Victor, Vincent, Vernon, Van and Virgil; and her son-in-law, Mark... (The Herald-Palladium)
David Archuleta Spreads Holiday Cheer Oct 13, 2009
11/24 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall 11/25 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall 11/27 Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Symphony/Hill Auditorium 11/29 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Performing Arts Center 11/28 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Theater 11/30 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre 12/2 Anaheim, CA The Grove 12/4 Rexburg, ID Hart Auditorium - BYU University, ID 12/6 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Performing Arts Center 12/8 Kansas City, MO Midland Theater 12/9 St. Paul, MN Fitzgerald Auditorium 12/11 Waukegan, IL... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Medical professionals make bad climate prescription Oct 10, 2009
Russ Harding is senior environmental analyst at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a research and educational institute headquartered in Midland. Comments. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
On the mat: Early season wrestling action Oct 10, 2009
After we handily beat Grand Rapids Christian, Forest Hills Eastern and Tri-County, we faced a little tougher challenge against the Midland Chemics. Midland kept the score close for about half the dual, but we were able to pull away to win our first tournament of the year. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Baseball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 10, 2009
Texas Tech will return to the Permian Basin this season as the Red Raiders will face the New Mexico State Aggies in a midweek matchup at Citibank Ballpark (home of the Midland Rockhounds) on Tuesday, April 30. The Red Raiders will also make midweek trips to UNLV (April 6-7), Dallas Baptist (April 14), New Mexico (April 27) and Northern Colorado (May 18). (Texastech.com)
Duo heads to states by just horsing around Oct 9, 2009
After finishing second at the regional competition last weekend, senior Tiffany Ferris and freshman Taylor Whalon, who make up the Saranac equestrian team, are heading to Midland on Thursday, Oct. 15 through Oct. 18. I have wanted to go to states as long as I can remember, Whalon said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Soldier honored in special ceremony Oct 7, 2009
They were accompanied by two Midland members of the White Pine Pipes & Drums playing bagpipes. Chaplain Lt. Col. Jim Chapman of Grand Rapids provided the invocation and benediction; Carrie Westbay of Houghton Lake sang the national anthem; and Calvin Howard of Alpena sang and played Remember the Fallen Heroes, a song he wrote for an Alpena fallen hero, Chief Petty Officer Paul Darga, U.S. Navy. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Indiana Natives Take Top Bull, Cow/Calf Honors at World Beef Expo (20) Oct 6, 2009
Sire: BR Midland, Dam: 3G Cowgirl Martha 260M. Owned by 3G Ranch, Kendallville, Ind. Exhibited and bred by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. (Agri-View, WI)
Ike equestrian team advances to regional Oct 3, 2009
Top regional teams move on to the state finals Oct. 15-18 at the Midland County Fairgrounds. Comments. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Week 6 football previews Sep 30, 2009
LAST WEEK: Midland Dow 6, Traverse City Central 0; Traverse City West 28, Gaylord 6 ... ABOUT TRAVERSE CITY CENTRAL: The Trojans couldn t get their offense going in a 6-0 loss to Midland Dow last week. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Nightmare continues: Tough season persists with Homecoming loss Sep 30, 2009
The Trojans are coming off a pair of disappointing losses to Alpena and Midland Dow over the past two weeks. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Rupe a natural in radio booth with Loons Sep 26, 2009
By Jeremy Speer Sports Editor Friday, September 25, 2009 10:56 AM EDT MIDLAND When he saw the chance to do a professional baseball broadcast up for auction, Chris Rupe knew the gig was for him ... The proceeds from it went to the Michigan Baseball Foundation, which promotes youth baseball in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City area ... The terms of Rupe s bid were for him to broadcast one inning alongside Golder and Park at a Loons home game at Dow Diamond in Midland. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Contributed photo Matt Damon and Lucas McHugh Carroll of Grand Beach pose during filming of \"The Informant!\" Sep 26, 2009
Damon's character, Mark Whitacre, was a corporate vice president for a global agribusiness corporation, Archer Daniels Midland, who gave evidence to the FBI related to price-fixing charges. The film is based on a true story chronicled in a book by Kurt Eichenwald - or as one of the film's tag lines puts it, "Based on a tattle-tale.". (The Herald-Palladium)
Incentives power states' pursuit of emerging clean-energy jobs Sep 25, 2009
In Michigan, just one-third of the jobs promised by companies getting state business-tax breaks from 1995 to the end of 2004 ever materialized, says a new study from the , a research and educational institute headquartered in Midland, Mich. The recession and other market forces have already spurred layoffs in the sector. (USA Today -- Money)
Clausen to start at QB for Notre Dame Sep 25, 2009
Fran Quinn of Northborough shot an 8-under 64 to gain a three-way tie for the lead after one round of the Nationwide WNB Classic in Midland, Texas. Chris Arreola weighed in at a surprisingly slim 251 pounds for his WBC heavyweight title fight against Vitali Klitschko in Los Angeles tomorrow. (Boston Globe)
College students, others watch Mich. budget debate Sep 24, 2009
Tony Stamas of Midland a key Republican negotiator said legislative leaders were still discussing the issue. "We've got to have a balanced budget, and we're working toward that end and trying to make do with very limited resources," he said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Up to 10,000 people expected at Elk Festival Sep 23, 2009
Knockin Joe is coming back to the festival by popular demand and is from Midland. - Advertisement - Sixteen contests will take place during the festival including an elk nugget race, chicken toss, pie-eating contest, slowest bicycle race, pizza-eating contest, talent show, greased pig contest and more. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mustangs riding high Sep 23, 2009
Midland Valley's come-from-behind victory over Silver Bluff last week gave Mustangs coach Rick Knight his "biggest nonregion win" in his coaching career ... But Midland Valley can't lose sight of a Batesburg-Leesville team with a 3-1 record ... Silver Bluff coach Al Lown watched film of North Augusta in preparation for games against Midland Valley and South Aiken and saw Hazel catch touchdown after touchdown from quarterback Loranzo Hammonds. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Complete Effort Propels #14/13 Irish Past DePaul, 4-0, In BIG ... Sep 19, 2009
Augustin served a bending ball into the box, and senior defender (Midland, Texas/Midland) climbed the ladder for a driven header that squirted high and wide to the left (22:40). Fowlkes had a chance for her second goal of the first half at the 27:25 mark, as freshman defender (Highland Village, Texas/Marcus) lofted a pretty left-footed cross from the left channel that found Fowlkes unmarked at the penalty spot. (Und.com)
Take a closer look at issues with Canadian health care Sep 19, 2009
Janet Neilson is a health policy communications associate for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a research and educational institute headquartered in Midland. Neilson writes a daily blog with the latest developments on health care. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Ohno wins 500m at U.S. short track Sep 13, 2009
2, Ryan Bedford, Midland, Mich ... Heat 3 1, Travis Jayner, Midland, Mich. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Friday's Scores Sep 13, 2009
Alma 33, Midland Bullock Creek 21 ... Midland 34, Bay City Western 16 ... Midland Dow 41, Flint Southwestern 0. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Young voices for freedom Sep 12, 2009
Christopher Deming is director of campus leadership and Claire Forman is research analyst to the president at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a research and educational institute headquartered in Midland. Comments. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
The Informant!: Corporate Whistleblowing with a Twist Sep 12, 2009
Corporate Whistleblowing with a Twist - TIME. " Whitacre would become the highest-ranking businessman ever to blow the whistle on his own company, and ADM would pay $500 million in penalties. Didn't they do this story a decade ago and call it The Insider? Yes, but director Steven Soderbergh wanted The Informant! to go somewhere else down the rabbit hole of Whitacre's mystifying mind. He seems the sunniest symbol of corporate America and middle America: smart, pleasant, undemonstrative, with a... (Time.com)
Ohno ready to zip toward Olympic gold again Sep 8, 2009
Bedford, of Midland, Mich. trains with Davis in Salt Lake City, and the Olympic champion has encouraged Bedford to accomplish what he didn't. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thursday' prep football Scores Sep 5, 2009
Midland 41, Saginaw Arthur Hill 12 ... Mount Pleasant 31, Midland Dow 15 ... Ovid-Elsie 48, Midland Bullock Creek 19. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Massachusetts should not be Michigan's role model Sep 4, 2009
Use Advanced Search for articles older than six months. Serving Macomb County, Michigan Friday, September 04, 2009. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Adjustments saved day for Aiken offense Sep 2, 2009
MUSTANG PRIDE: Midland Valley coach Rick Knight will be honored before Friday's home game against Mid-Carolina. Athletic director Michelle Yeater said the school will recognize Knight for being named an assistant coach at the 2009 Shrine Bowl, an all-star game between North Carolina and South Carolina held after the season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Friday's High School Football Scores Aug 30, 2009
Midland 56, Saginaw 12 ... Sanford-Meridian 42, Midland Bullock Creek 26. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Gundy: Video helped recruiting Aug 29, 2009
Would Gundy rant again. Will Caleb make trip. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Grayling graduate returning from Iraq Aug 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:58 AM EDT MIDLAND -- Army National Guard Sgt. Chadwick J. Ellis is returning to the United States after a deployment to the Iraqi Theater of Operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom ... Ellis, a motor transport operator with eight years of military service, is assigned to the 1460th Transportation Company, based in Midland. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Another View: Court ruling hurts insurance rates Aug 26, 2009
Current Gaylord Weather. What do you want to see as an online poll. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Football Preview: Physical Gaylord hopes to surprise with new schemes Aug 26, 2009
The Blue Devils will have speed on defense, which was evident in a successful scrimmage against Midland Dow and Saginaw High last week. - Advertisement - We were pretty happy but are never satisfied, Mendolia said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mesa Falls Marathon results Aug 25, 2009
105 Daniel PIERCE MIDLAND MI USA Mara M 20 - 24 4:24:39 ... 189 Michael PIERCE MIDLAND MI USA Mara M 20 - 24 5:16:57 ... 193 Steven PIERCE MIDLAND MI USA Mara M 19 and under 5:25:01. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Shop Talk: The latest scoop in business Aug 19, 2009
Nash, received her BBA from Northwood University in Midland. She has gained prior experience as a mobile recruiter for a Michigan Community Blood Centers and as a director of event management for The Inn at Bay Harbor. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Notre Dame Fall Sports Preview: Women's Soccer Aug 18, 2009
" Senior has experience in some of the highest-profile games for the Fighting Irish during her first three seasons. She has made 21 starts in her career, including three stints in the starting 11 last year that culminated with a nod to open the national championship game against North Carolina. The Midland, Texas, resident also picked up her first career goal and an assist at Cincinnati last year. Although she has been forced to dodge a handful of injuries during her time at Notre Dame, when... (Und.com)
Gerald N. Beal, M.D. (4) Aug 10, 2009
He completed his residency and was an instructor in the Internal Medicine Department at University Hospital, with affiliation at Midland Hospital, Midland. In 1954, Dr. Beal opened his private practice in St. Joseph, becoming a member of the staff at Memorial Hospital. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Grants aim to rev alternative vehicle technology in US Aug 6, 2009
A Dow joint venture called Dow Kokam received a $161 million grant to build a lithium polymer battery technology manufacturing plant in Dow's home of Midland, Michigan. Creating what he called "a completely new market segment" is difficult but necessary to curb carbon emissions and revitalize U.S. manufacturing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Girls volleyball tryouts start Monday at OHS Aug 5, 2009
FIRST TRIATHLON Jonas Berenkowski, age 8, son of Paula and Mike Berenkowski of Oscoda, competed in his first triathlon on July 25 at the Tri-City Kids Triathlon in Midland. The Richardson Elementary School student swam 25 meters, biked two miles and ran one-half mile to finish 13th out of 32 boys ages 8-9 years old. (Oscoda Press, MI)
ADM shares fall after earnings miss expectations Aug 5, 2009
Archer Daniels Midland Company is engaged in procuring, transporting, storing, processing, and; Patricia WoertzChairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer Steven MillsChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President From The Lists Your resource for everything related to business in Chicago. 1. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Racine Recreation Schedule for August 2-7 Aug 3, 2009
SCARLET (Roosevelt N) Scores vs. ECU/Multi-Tool, 5 p.m.; HCLC vs. Midland Container, 5:55 p.m.; Busy Bee vs. AC Auto Body, 6:50 p.m.. SILVER (Douglas) Case IH vs. Castle Lanes, 5 p.m.; Dickies vs. Roger s Place, 5:55 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mich. court orders new look at Dow dioxin lawsuit Aug 2, 2009
TRAVERSE CITY The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday ordered a lower court to reconsider its decision to grant class-action status in a lawsuit against Dow Chemical Co. over dioxin pollution near its Midland plant ... In the Dow case, class certification may boost the number of plaintiffs from 173 to about 2,000 living in the Midland, Saginaw and Bay City areas. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Medicaid falls short just as some need it most Jul 28, 2009
"I love what I do, but I can't keep getting cuts from Medicaid," Dr. John Pfenninger, a family physician in Midland, Mich. told the Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Announces Its Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Jul 28, 2009
MIDLAND, Texas, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: ), a leading provider of gas compression equipment and services to the natural gas industry, announces the following conference call information for their second quarter 2009 earnings release ... NGS is headquartered in Midland, Texas with fabrication facilities located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lewiston, Michigan and Midland, Texas and service facilities located in major gas producing basins in the U.S.... (PR Newswire)
Republicans rally at Ionia Free Fair for 2010 ... Rails-to-Trails lawsuit refiled as class action ... Jury convicts Peabody in connection with 2008 hit-and-run ... Debt reduction pushes Ford to $2.3B 2Q profit ... Unemployment rates rose across Michigan in June ... More than 90 dogs removed from Detroit-area home ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Friday, July 24, 2009 Republican Attorney General candidates former Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Bill Schuette, left, and State Sen. Mike Bishop, R-Rochester speak in a friendly forum at the Ionia County Republican dinner at the Ionia Free Fair dinner Thursday night. Sentinel-Standard/AMANDA CAIRO Republicans rally at Ionia Free Fair for 2010 Jul 25, 2009
In looking to the future, the Republican dinner included a friendly forum between Attorney General Republican candidates Mike Bishop, Senate Majority Leader from Rochester, and Bill Schuette, former Michigan Court of Appeals judge from Midland. It was very informational, said Tonda Rich, dinner attendee. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Peter David Drzyzga Jul 25, 2009
Peter is survived by his wife, Jan; children, Mae Drzyzga (Zack Luick) of Midland, Anne Drzyzga of Massachusetts, Eve Drzyzga of Commerce Township and Joy Drzyzga of Ohio; four grandchildren, Summer, Tristan, Keegan and Christian Luick; brother, Paul (Helen) of Essexville; and sister, Francine Kay of West Branch. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Joan Zeiter and Peggy Schiller. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Final Word: Steps being taken toward becoming a baseball town Jul 22, 2009
A Midland man who has dedicated his life to the game, has moved up to the area this summer to spread the seeds of the game. He is giving high school players the ability to play ball into the summer, he created the Boyne Falls-based Buddog Baseball program last year. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Alpenfest Run results Jul 21, 2009
David Seald, Midland (28:28); 2 ... Brandon Scott, Midland; 12 ... Justin Scott, Midland ; 19. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Women's Tennis Announces 2009-10 Schedule Jul 16, 2009
The fall season will begin on September 18 as the Horned Frogs will kick off the year at the Racquet Club Invitational in Midland, Texas. Selected players will then jump to the West Coast to Pacific Palisades, Calif. (Gofrogs.com)
CHART: Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas Jul 15, 2009
Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
Gehman off to Scotland for World Highland Games Championships Jul 15, 2009
After competing in tournaments in Alma, Midland, Fife Lake and Hartville, Ohio, Gehman has recorded a personal best time in every event except the weight throw. Other events included in the Highland Games are the popular caber toss, the stone throw, Scottish hammer throw, weight over the bar and sheaf toss. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bernanke May Explain Exit Strategy From Fed's Biggest Monetary Expansion Jul 13, 2009
Midland, Michigan-based Dows charge includes the elimination of 2,500 jobs, following the acquisition of Rohm & Haas Co.. The Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of fell by more than forecast in July to 64. (Bloomberg)
Lots of racing action at Whittemore Speedway Jul 1, 2009
Paul McClain (#77) from Tawas and Bob Robinson (#31) of Midland brought the field to the green flag in the first race. Robinson took the early lead as Luke Williams (#24) of Oscoda and Mike Ullman Jr. (#32) of Tawas jumped to the outside and the chase was on. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Midland favored in Great Lakes Invitational Jun 24, 2009
Midland Berryhill Post 165, the defending state and Great Lakes regional champion, is one of 10 teams competing in this year's tournament, which will be played Thursday through Sunday at Riverview Park and Lakeshore High School. "Midland's probably your favorite," Lakeshore coach Mark Nate said ... "Midland is always a power.". (The Herald-Palladium)
On the mat: Early season wrestling action Jun 24, 2009
After we handily beat Grand Rapids Christian, Forest Hills Eastern and Tri-County, we faced a little tougher challenge against the Midland Chemics. Midland kept the score close for about half the dual, but we were able to pull away to win our first tournament of the year. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Glens completes $1.8M renovation at Lewiston store Jun 24, 2009
Marie, Traverse City, Petoskey, Cadillac, Cheboygan, West Branch, Midland and Houghton Lake. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
RACINE RECREATION SCHEDULE Jun 21, 2009
SCARLET (At Roosevelt N.) Busy Bee vs. Redline, 5 p.m.; Scores vs. Midland Container, 5:55 p.m.; HCLC vs. ECU/Multi-Tool, 6:50 p.m.. SILVER (At Douglas) Dickies vs. Katt Construction Co, 5 p.m.; Castle Lodge vs. Castle Lanes, 5:55 p.m.; Case IH vs. Joey s on Lathrop, 6:50 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mich. GOP considering changing nomination method Jun 20, 2009
Ionia Sentinel-Standard - News. Friday, June 19, 2009. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Summer Sizzler is this weekend Jun 17, 2009
Teams entered in this year s tournament are from Midland, Saginaw, Bay City, Mt. Pleasant, West Branch, Bloomfield, Durand, Ossineke and the Tawas area to name a few. Teams will be competing in pool play on Saturday. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Racine recreation schedule for June 14-19, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
SCARLET (At Lockwood) AC Auto Body vs. Scores, 4:05 p.m.; Midland Container vs. Busy Bee, 5 p.m.; Redline vs. ECU/Multi-Tool, 5:55 p.m.; AC Auto Body vs. HCLC, 6:50 p.m.. SILVER (At Roosevelt N.) Roger s Place vs. Case IH, 4:05 p.m.; Roger s Place vs. Castle Lodge, 5 p.m.; Joey s on Lathrop vs. Dickies, 5:55 p.m.; Katt Construction Co. vs. Castle Lanes, 6:50 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
Milwaukee Brewers -- Chadwin Stang, OF, Midland College 257 ... St. Louis Cardinals -- Travis Lawler, RHP, Midland 970 ... Pittsburgh Pirates -- Matthew Taylor, LHP, Columbus HS, Midland, Ga. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Hiring underway at Midland solar panel plant Jun 16, 2009
-- Hiring is underway at Evergreen Solar Inc.'s new $55 million plant in Midland, which will make silicon components for solar panels ... 5 million stock sale, partly to raise money for the Midland plant ... In the past four weeks, Evergreen has posted seven technical and management jobs at the Midland plant. (Fresno Bee -- Business)