Midland News

Orange-barrel season is now in full swing across Michigan and one of those road projects has commuters looking for alternate routes as they commute between Midland to Bay City.

A Sanford woman convicted of gunning down her ex-boyfriend in a Burger King parking lot has to wait a while longer before starting her life prison sentence.

The Great Lakes Bay Region is set to become home to at least 24 retail firework businesses this year, a database listing issued certificates on the state's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website shows.

With the population boom it the Permian Basin, locals say, the list of things in short supply is constantly growing.

Frankenmuth is the Michigan's top driving destination, according to AAA Michigan.

Central Kitsap product Drew Vettleson notched his 12th outfield assist Thursday as the Bowling Green Hot Rods lost 6-5 to the Green Lakes Loons in Midland, Mich.

In their NPE2012 exhibit, members of the group explained how they are "doing a lot with remote support using high-end webcams and remote machine connections," said Kip Doyle, founder and proprietor.

Frankenmuth unveiled a new sculpture on top of a fountain near Zehnder's on Gunzenhausen and Main downtown.

But on Thursday, a mere $1 will get you an 8-inch sub from your local Jimmy John's Restaurant.

There's a shocking amount of paperwork that must be filled out exactly right for each finance and insurance transaction.

Not only is the Midland musician showcasing young talent Thursday, May 24, at the Bassically Strings Scholarship Benefit Recital at First Baptist Church, but the scholarship recipients will now have the chance to attend the Thrive City String Academy in their own backyard.

Rick Snyder appointed National Football League referee Ronald Winter, of Kalamazoo, to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, Snyder's office announced.

Madeleine Randolet, an Alma College senior from Midland, has been awarded the Boren Scholarship to study in Morocco during the 2012-13 year.

National hammer dulcimer champion for 2010 Ted Yoder will be in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, 1710 W. St.

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There's a shocking amount of paperwork that must be filled out exactly right for each finance and insurance transaction.

Chad Dewey, a Republican from Monitor Township, has filed for candidacy to challenge State House incumbent Charles Brunner, D-Bay City, for the 96th District seat.

This story is for locals who know Marsha Chamberlain from the Ann Art Center and Gretchen Preston, owner-proprietor, Gretchen's House .

I did a little research on my smart phone on the way to the event, and found out that not only is it an official Paralympic sport, it is also played at Grand Slams of pedestrian tennis.

If Mitt Romney were ready to be president of the United States, I think we'd hear him say something... MIDLAND, Mich.