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Monday, May 13, 2013  Overnight temperatures are giving local farmers a scare. Some took action others forced to wait it out.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A new greenhouse on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University is dedicated in a special ceremony.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Police were originally called out on a report of electricity theft.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Hemlock Semiconductor is laying off 100 workers in Michigan and three-fourths of its employees in Clarksville, Tenn., shortly before production was to begin.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Dow Chemical Co. says it will eliminate about 2,400 jobs and close roughly 20 manufacturing facilities as part of a restructuring plan aimed at coping with slowing economic growth in Europe and elsewhere.

Friday, September 07, 2012  The Flint Area Narcotics Group out in force, taking part in another of a series of operations collectively known as "Operation HEMP."

Monday, April 02, 2012  The Dow Chemical Co. plans people in response to weak demand for its products in Europe. The Midland chemical manufacturer said Monday that the positions will be cut as part of a plan to trip costs by about $250 million each year.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  In a move that will bring more peace of mind to workers inside Flint Engine Operations, General Motors has decided to invest $7.5 million for the construction of permanent offices at both ends of the plant.

Monday, December 19, 2011  AP IMPACT: Survey shows more than 32 power plants to be retired because of new pollution rules

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Kiosks to be installed at community centers

Friday, May 13, 2011  General Motors will invest in the Bay City Powertrain and Flint Engine Operations plants, adding about 100 jobs to the area.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Few in new poll confident in US response to possible nuke crisis, but most see it as unlikely. Take our poll and share your views.

Monday, March 28, 2011  A medical marijuana dispensary moves in across the street from a Catholic Church and school in Owosso. Now city council is considering a new ordinance that would make this illegal.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  The crisis in Japan stands to make it harder and costlier for US nuclear industry to build reactors

Saturday, March 12, 2011  Explosion at Japan nuclear plant intensifies fears after devastating quake and tsunami