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Jun 13
Playoff Bound Once Again
Playoff Bound Once AgainFor the 7th time in franchise history, Loons are headed to postseason EASTLAKE, Ohio – From the very start, it seemed like the wait would only last one extra day. After failing to clinch a Midwest League Playoff spot in their first try on Tuesday night, the Great Lakes Loons completed the job on Wednesday as they shut out the Lake County Captains 5-0 to clinch their 7th postseason berth in franchise history. It’s the 3rd time the Loons (41-22) have clinched a playoff spot in the
Jun 13Hip Replacements Return Local Competitive Athlete to His Active Lifestyle
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 13, 2019 Hip Replacements Return Local Competitive Athlete to His Active Lifestyle MIDLAND, Mich. – Matt Smith of Midland leads an extremely active lifestyle - far more than the average person. The 46-year old and his wife owned a gym for 13 years, and he still works as a personal trainer part time. When he is not working at the gym or at his full-time job as a realtor, Smith spends his free time training for his next race. As a competitive
Jun 12First Chance Flub
June 11, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Brad Tunney989-837-6171btunney@espn1009.com First Chance FlubMagic number to clinch a playoff spot stays at 2 EASTLAKE, Ohio – Tuesday night was the first night this season the Great Lakes Loons had a chance to clinch a playoff berth. Unfortunately, the celebration, while not inevitable, will have to wait another day. The Lake County Captains stole game one of a three-game series at Classic Park, 9-3. The playoff-clinching scenario remains the same for the
Jun 11Chippewa Nature Center to Host Summer Exploration Days June 12-Sept 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2019CONTACT:Jamie HockstraDirector of Marketing and Communications989.631.0830 | 989.631.7070 fjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.orgwww.chippewanaturecenter.org Chippewa Nature Center to Host Summer Exploration Days June 12-Sept 2 WHEN: Thursday, June 21, 2018 • 7-8:30 pmWHERE: Chippewa Nature Center 400 S Badour Rd, MidlandWHO: All Ages, under 18 with adultADMISSION: Free Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) will host Summer
Jun 11Proper Diagnosis and Treatment are Helping Him Breathe Easily Again
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 11, 2019 Proper Diagnosis and Treatment are Helping Him Breathe Easily Again MIDLAND, Mich. – By any standard, Lennie Schneider seems to be a perfectly healthy, normal young man. At 22 years old, he keeps himself busy working at his dad’s construction company. He worked out frequently, keeping his body fit. Considering the good shape he was in, the breathing difficulties Schneider started experiencing around Thanksgiving in 2017 were
Jun 10Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter Appoints New Leadership to Board of Dir
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter Appoints New Leadership to Board of Directors Midland & Lansing Michigan, June 2019 –Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter (ABC/GMC), announces new Board of Directors leadership! Board members set an organization’s strategic direction by establishing policies and goals to guide the chief executive and other leadership in accordance with the bylaws of the organization. The
Jun 10Hulsizer Named in Home Run Derby Field
Hulsizer Named in Home Run Derby FieldHR Derby to be held on Monday, June 17, at Four Winds Field SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Richard A. Nussbaum II, President of the Midwest League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc., is pleased to announce the 2019 All-Star Home Run Derby Participants. The event, presented by Four Winds Casino, will be held on Monday, June 17, and begin at approximately 7:35 p.m. The showcase will feature eight sluggers from the Midwest League All-Star teams. Eastern Division ParticipantsJake
Jun 10SVSU STEM program inspires computer coding curriculum in Freeland schools
For immediate release: June 6, 2019Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU STEM program inspires computer coding curriculum in Freeland schools More than 1,000 students in the Freeland Community School District were inspired to learn about computer coding – and the power of scientific persistence – thanks to a teacher's participation in a Saginaw Valley State University-hosted program aimed at
Jun 10SVSU program inspires teacher to engineer biodiesel assignment for Millington High students
For immediate release: June 6, 2019Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU program inspires teacher to engineer biodiesel assignment for Millington High students Empowered by a Saginaw Valley State University program aimed at enriching STEM education regionally, a Millington High School teacher gave his students a taste of life as an engineer during a project that spanned the 2018-19 academic
Jun 10SVSU community remembers life and legacy of former President Jack Ryder
For immediate release: June 5, 2019Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU community remembers life and legacy of former President Jack Ryder Family, friends and colleagues recalled how former Saginaw Valley State University President Jack M. Ryder used grit and determination to mold an institution that stands stronger today because of his hard work during a ceremony honoring the late
Jun 10SVSU students to 'Battle' support to support teens with The ROCK Center for Youth Development
For immediate release: June 3, 2019Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU students to 'Battle' support to support teens with The ROCK Center for Youth Development Saginaw Valley State University students inspired to continue supporting community-engaged nonprofits today selected a Midland-based organization to serve as the beneficiary of a week-long annual fundraising tradition in
Jun 07Loons Drop First Series in Over a Month
June 6, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Loons Drop First Series in Over a MonthCubs come to town beginning Friday for series with big playoff implications MIDLAND, Mich. – For the first time in over a month, somebody in the Midwest League finally got the better of the Great Lakes Loons in a series as the Lansing Lugnuts took down the Loons 7-1 on Thursday night. You need to go all the way back to April 24 when the West Michigan Whitecaps took two of three
Jun 07Study Ranks MidMichigan Health in Top Quintile of Health Systems Nationwide
MidMichigan Health News Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 7, 2019 Study Ranks MidMichigan Health in Top Quintile of Health Systems Nationwide MIDLAND, Mich. –For the third year in a row, MidMichigan Health was ranked in the top 20 percent (quintile) for balanced performance among small health systems nationwide by IBM Watson Health™. This included MidMichigan being named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems® by Truven Health Analytics™ (now IBM Watson Health) in 2016, which also landed the
Jun 07New Orchard Building Opens June 24
MidMichigan Health News Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 7, 2019 New Orchard Building Opens June 24 MIDLAND, Mich. – Patients stepping inside the new Orchard Building later this month will find an abundance of light, warm colors along with unique rooftop garden. The building, located on the campus of MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland, will be the new home to cardiovascular testing, imaging services, laboratory services and an anticoagulation clinic. The facility will open to patients on
Jun 05Despite Loss, Loons Still in First Place
June 4, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Despite Loss, Loons Still in First PlaceLugnuts come crashing into Midland for their first series of the season, win 8-0 MIDLAND, Mich. – It seems like it’s been forever since we’ve hosted the Lansing Lugnuts here at Dow Diamond. Well, Tuesday was actually the first time the Lugnuts have made the trip to Midland this season to face the Great Lakes Loons. And they seemed to enjoy themselves blanking the Loons 8-0 on Bark
Jun 05Newly appointed Director of Admissions & Placement Services and Administrative Assistant for the Gre
Newly appointed Director of Admissions & Placement Services and Administrative Assistant for the Greater Michigan Construction Academy. The Greater Michigan Construction Academy welcomes new staff member, Kaegan Brown, to the roll of Administrative Assistant. Kaegan will be working out of the Midland area office and is looking forward to her time at GMCA. GMCA also congratulates, Kate Barko, newly promoted Director of Admissions and Placement Services. Kate has been working at GMCA for the past year
Jun 05Loons Send Five to MWL All-Star Game
June 5, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Loons Send Five to MWL All-Star GameFestivities for the 2019 showcase to be held in South Bend at Four Winds Field MIDLAND, Mich. – After what has already been a historic start to the season, the Great Lakes Loons are proud to announce five players have been selected to the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game to be held in South Bend, Ind., June 17-18. Outfielder Niko Hulsizer and infielders Miguel Vargas and Dillon
Jun 05Perfection Continues for Camels
June 5, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Perfection Continues for CamelsAs the remaining games diminish, magic number now sits at ‘8’ MIDLAND, Mich. – By now everybody knows that the Great Lakes Loons morph into the Camels for every Wednesday home game. The phenomenon has taken on a life of its own since the Camels have yet to lose a game, improving to 7-0 all-time following Wednesday’s 6-5 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts. With the Lake County Captains and
Jun 04Loons to Host 3rd Annual Pride Night
June 4, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Loons to Host 3rd Annual Pride NightGame will be June 14th, feature postgame concert by ‘Valentiger’ MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons will host their 3rd Annual Pride Night at Dow Diamond on Friday, June 14 during their game against the Dayton Dragons. The Dow Chemical Company and GLAD (Dow’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally employee resource group) are proud to once again sponsor this event with the
Jun 04Endocrine Surgeon Now Welcoming Patients in Bay City
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 4, 2019 Endocrine Surgeon Now Welcoming Patients in Bay City BAY CITY, Mich. – Endocrine and General Surgeon Melwyn Sequeira, M.D., is now welcoming new patients to his new satellite office in MidMichigan Health Park – Bay, located at 3051 Kiesel Road (Bangor Township) in Bay City. Dr. Sequeira is a board certified general surgeon with fellowship training in endocrine surgery and surgical oncology. He is one of only a few surgeons in the state
May 31Chippewa Nature Center to Host Homestead Sundays June-August
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 30, 2019CONTACT:Jamie Hockstra, Director of Marketing & Communications989.631.0830 | 989.631.7070 fjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.orgwww.chippewanaturecenter.orgChippewa Nature Center to Host Homestead Sundays June-AugustStep back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June-August from 1-5 pm. Staff and volunteers will be on hand at the log cabin and one-room schoolhouse to answer your questions, give tours of the
May 31Series Secured
May 30, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Brad Tunney989-837-6171btunney@espn1009.com Series SecuredOffense, Martinez team-up for road win in Bowling Green BOWLING GREEN, KY – After totaling just four hits in the series opener against the Bowling Green Hot Rods this week, the Great Lakes Loons offense scored eight runs on 10 hits on Wednesday and out-did themselves in the finale on Thursday night. The Loons earned a series win by scoring eight runs on 14 hits defeating the Hot Rods 8-4. The Loons
May 30Paulson Powers Loons in Comeback
May 29, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Brad Tunney989-837-6171btunney@espn1009.com Paulson Powers Loons in ComebackFive-run ninth inning pushes Great Lakes back atop division BOWLING GREEN, KY – With the Great Lakes Loons trailing 5-3 entering the ninth inning, they were in need of their second come back of the night against the first place Bowling Green Hot Rods. After tying the game in the ninth, Dillon Paulson hit a jimmy jack home run and the Loons stole game two in their current three-game
May 29Fall from First
May 28, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Brad Tunney989-837-6171btunney@espn1009.com Fall from FirstLoons loss to Bowling Green moves Hot Rods into first place BOWLING GREEN, KY – The top two teams in the Midwest League Eastern Division kicked-off a three-game series on Tuesday night and while the Great Lakes Loons got off to an auspicious start, it was the Bowling Green Hot Rods who secured a 6-3 win and first place in the division. The Loons (30-19) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning on
May 24Miscues Catch Up to Loons in Finale
May 23, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Blake Froling989-837-6171bfroling@loons.com Miscues Catch Up to Loons in FinaleGreat Lakes finishes road trip 7-2 MIDLAND, Mich. – The Loons’ seven-game win streak was snapped Thursday night after a 9-4 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts, 19-year-old pitcher Robinson Ortiz (L, 0-1) made his single-A debut with the Loons and allowed seven runs on six hits through two innings. Piggyback starter Stephen Kolek entered the game in the third inning and turned in one of
May 23Greater Michigan Construction Academy Graduates 40 Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greater Michigan Construction Academy Graduates 40 Students. Midland & Lansing, Michigan, May 2019–The Greater Michigan Construction Academy honored the students who completed their training from six different construction trades including Electrical, Carpentry, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (IMM), Insulating, Pipefitting and Plumbing. GMCA held their Graduation Banquet for their Midland graduates on, Thursday evening, May 16th, at the GMCA Midland Campus. Then to celebrate the
May 21Power Trip
May 21, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Brad Tunney989-837-6171btunney@espn1009.comPower TripLoons hit four home runs in sixth straight win LANSING, Mich. – Another day, and another win for the Great Lakes Loons. This team has now won 20 of their last 24 ballgames after an 11-8 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts on Tuesday. The Loons mashed their way to a sixth straight victory with four home runs thwarting off numerous Lansing comeback attempts. Great Lakes (27-15) scored in seven of nine innings and
May 20Chippewa Nature Center to Host Native Plant Sale May 23-25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 16, 2019CONTACT:Jamie HockstraDirector of Marketing and Communications989.631.0830 | 989.631.7070 fjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.orgwww.chippewanaturecenter.org Chippewa Nature Center to Host Native Plant Sale May 23-25WHEN: Thursday, May 23 • 12-7 pm (Members Only) Friday, May 24 • 9 am-7 pm (Public Welcome) Saturday, May 25 • 9 am-12 pm (Public Welcome)WHERE: Chippewa Nature Center 400 S
