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Yesterday | Detroit Free Press

POLI-BITES

A state corrections officer is more than a little upset with Gov. Jennifer Granholm for closing prisons -- including the one where he works.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

WNEM-TV Saginaw

Peaceful Protests Continue At Standish Prison

Earlier Wednesday, picketers lined up in front of an Arenac County prison as the community fights to keep their largest employer running.

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Saginaw News

Catholic Diocese of Saginaw plans Masses of thanksgiving with Bishop Cistone

The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw's sixth bishop, Joseph R. Cistone, will travel around the diocese for 7 p.m. "regional Masses of Thanksgiving," with receptions afterward, beginning Aug.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

The Real Cost of Prisons Weblog

MI: A new low? A candlelight vigil and prayers to keep a max security prison open

Standish Prison Candlelight Vigil Planned Residents Continue Fight To Keep Prison Open June 22, 2009 Standish Prison Candlelight Vigil Planned STANDISH, Mich.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

NewsCenter 25

Candlelight vigil aims to save Standish Max Prison

Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 11:44 p.m. Father James Fitzpatrick and Resurrection of the Lord Catholic ChurchA will host a candlelight vigil.A The goal, to give the communityA spiritual support as they pray for strength to continue efforts to save Standish Max Prison.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

MLive.com

More than 300 attend rally aimed at saving Standish Maximum Correctional Facility

Faith Bowerson, 3, left, and her siblings Spencer 5, and Desiree, 11, hold signs in support of the Standish prison and their dad Ray who has worked there for 20 years.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

NewsCenter 25

Standish fights for prison

Friday, June 12, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. Hundreds rally to save a MidMichigan prison. The Standish Maximum Correctional Facility is slated to close, along with 7 others across the state.

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MLive.com

Petition drive, rally today to save Standish prison

More than 20 years ago, Standish residents rallied together to stop a maximum security prison from being built in their backyard.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

WNEM-TV Saginaw

Prison Begins Shipping Out Inmates

Plans to shut down the Standish Maximum Correctional Facility are going ahead as busses began transporting prisoners to alternative sights Thursday.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

Detroit Free Press

8 prison closings in state criticized

Phil and Mary Ann Pelton's business got a big punch in the nose Friday when Gov.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

MLive.com

Standish residents, business workers react to news of prison closing

With the closing of the Standish prison and the potential loss of about 300 jobs in this small Arenac County community, residents are fearing for the livelihood of their town and its businesses.

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WNEM-TV Saginaw

State Announces Closure Of Standish Prison Facility, Among Others

Gov. Jennifer Granholm's administration will close three state prisons and all five of Michigan's minimum-security prison camps this year to save money.

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Mon Jun 01, 2009

State of Michigan

M-61 chip seal project underway

Contact: Anita Richardson, MDOT Office of Communications, 989-754-0878, ext. 227 Agency: Transportation COUNTIES: Bay and Arenac HIGHWAYS: M-61 CLOSEST CITIES: Standish STARTING DATE: Monday, June 1, 2009 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Late June 2009 PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation is scheduled to complete 9.5 miles of chip sealing ...

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Sat Apr 25, 2009

State of Michigan

Historic Standish Depot wins preservation award

April 24, 2009 -- Work by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Arenac Heritage Route Authority to preserve the historic Standish Depot is being recognized by the Michigan Historic Preservation Network .

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Sat Apr 11, 2009

Bay City Times

Tony's Tacos owner turns roadside stand into restaurant in Standish

After years of operating a roadside taco stand along M-13 in this small town, Tony Hernandez is living his dream.

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Sat Apr 04, 2009

NewsCenter 25

April is sexual assault awareness month

Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 4:51 p.m. April is sexual assault awareness month.A Throughout the month there are several community events in which people can get involved to help raise awareness for sexual assault and help end the crime.

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Thu Apr 02, 2009

Bay City Times

Standish tax preparer sentenced to prison

A judge on Tuesday sentenced a Standish tax preparer to 27 months in federal prison, and the Internal Revenue Service claims it lost more than $230,000 in taxes due to the preparer's actions.

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Sat Mar 21, 2009

Bay City Times

Benefit will help teen buy prosthetic foot

It's been eight months since a rope tore through Tyler Adams, costing the 14-year-old boy his foot - and baseball season.

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Mon Mar 16, 2009

Saginaw News

Two caught, two sought in theft from meat cooler

Two of four people raiding a meat cooler found themselves in the county cooler. Police responding to a 10:40 p.m. Saturday alarm at the Berthiaume Slaughter House, 2283 E. Pinconning, saw three men running from ...

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Wed Mar 11, 2009

www.salon.com | Shirley Moore

Oil below $45 with US oil inventories rising again

Oil prices slipped Wednesday as U.S. inventories swelled with surplus crude and traders started to doubt whether OPEC would cut production further.

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