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Feb 24
Childbirth Classes Reduce Anxiety for First-time Parents
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 24, 2020 Childbirth Classes Reduce Anxiety for First-time Parents ALPENA, Mich. – According to a recent study published in the International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology*, first-time mothers who took childbirth classes had fewer deliveries requiring interventions. The study caught the attention of Obstetrician/Gynecologist Brendan Conboy, M.D., of MidMichigan Physicians Group who serves on the medical staff at MidMichigan Medical
Feb 19SVSU Board adds women’s lacrosse as varsity sport, grants tenure to 12 faculty
For immediate release: February 17, 2020Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU Board adds women’s lacrosse as varsity sport, grants tenure to 12 faculty The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved adding women’s lacrosse as a varsity sport, competing in NCAA Division II, during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 17. Lacrosse is the fastest-growing
Feb 19Chippewa Nature Center Announces New Hires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2020 CONTACT: Jamie Hockstra Director of Marketing & Communicationsjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org 989.631.0830 | 989.631.7070 f Chippewa Nature Center Announces New Hires Chippewa Nature Center (CNC), located at 400 S Badour Rd in Midland, recently hired Corrine Bloomfield as Historical Interpreter and Katie Horning as Marketing Manager. Bloomfield earned a Bachelor of Science in History from Central Michigan University (CMU) with a biology minor and Museum
Feb 19Announcing Spring Chrysalis: A Gala for Covenant Kids Saturday, April 4, 2020
Announcing Spring Chrysalis: A Gala for Covenant Kids Saturday, April 4, 2020 Join Covenant HealthCare Saturday, April 4 for the first-ever Spring Chrysalis: A Gala for Covenant Kids at Horizons Conference Center. This elegant black-tie affair will feature an outstanding nine-piece showband performing a vast musical selection, unique four-course meal, festivities and fellowship all while raising money for life-saving equipment for our region’s tiniest patients. For more than 40 years, families in
Feb 12Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy to recognize leaders in conservation excellence
706 S. Euclid Street Bay City, MI 48708 (989) 891-9986 www.sblc-mi.org News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2020 Contact: Ted Lind, Director of Community Conservation ted@sblc-mi.org The 8 th Annual Ospreys: Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy to recognize leaders in conservation excellence! The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy (SBLC) invites the public to attend the 8th Annual Osprey Awards for Conservation Excellence! The Osprey Awards is the SBLC’s annual fundraiser and is designed to
Feb 12Terry Collins to Visit Loons
Feb. 12, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Terry Collins to Visit LoonsFormer Mets manager to spend time with local supporters, fans in June MIDLAND, Mich. – He’s made visits back to his hometown over the years and he comes back to the region often, but this summer on Thursday, June 25th, one of Midland’s all-time greats Terry Collins will visit Dow Diamond as the Great Lakes Loons host the West Michigan Whitecaps to kick off the second half of the Midwest
Feb 12Downtown Restaurant Investments is pleased to announce Bay City’s New BBQ Quick Service Restaurant
For Immediate Release 2/11/2020Downtown Restaurant Investments is pleased to announce M2, Bay City’s New BBQ Quick Service Restaurant American Kitchen will transition to M2 over the next few months.Bay City MI— 2/11/2020— Downtown Restaurant Investments is pleased to announce M2, Bay City’s New BBQ Quick Service Restaurant. This move builds on the great success of Molasses Smokehouse in Midland that opened in the Summer of 2019. M2 will offer many of the same menu items as Molasses Smokehouse for Bay
Feb 12The Saginaw Art Museum and CAN Council of Great Lakes Bay Region Partner for the Mardi Gras Mask Pro
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Saginaw Art Museum and CAN Council of Great Lakes Bay Region Partner for the Mardi Gras Mask Project Saginaw, MI - February 11, 2020 - The Saginaw Art Museum will host the CAN Council Mardi Gras Mask Project from February 17 through February 26, 2020 in advance of CAN Council’s Mardi Gras Auction on February 27, 2020 at Horizons Conference Center. Mardi Gras themed masks designed by art students from ten Saginaw County schools will be on display at the museum for
Feb 12DCECU collecting canned goods, toiletries for local organizations in third annual donation drive
MEDIA CONTACT: Teresa CunninghamDCECU Marketing Program Coordinator989.835.7794, ext. 4833tcunningham@dcecu.org DCECU collecting canned goods, toiletries for local organizations in third annual donation drive MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, January 28, 2020 – For the third consecutive year, Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union (dcecu.org) is working to help ensure local families have stocked cupboards this winter. From Feb. 3 through 28, DCECU is collecting food and personal care items to be divided among
Feb 12DCECU members, employees turn fundraiser into community blessing via donation of plush animals to Mi
MEDIA CONTACT: Teresa CunninghamDCECU Marketing Program Coordinator989.835.7794, ext. 4833tcunningham@dcecu.org DCECU members, employees turn fundraiser into community blessing via donation of plush animals to Midland PD MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, JANUARY 20, 2020 – A recent fundraiser at Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union (dcecu.org) resulted in the donation of more than 125 plush toys to the Midland Police Department to provide comfort to children during traumatic incidents. Over the holidays, DCECU
Feb 12Frankenlust Township Fire Department Receives Generous Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Found
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, February 4, 2020 Contact: Chief Bryan Kukla, fire_dept@frankenlust.com, 989-686-5301 Frankenlust Township Fire Department Receives Generous Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Frankenlust Township Fire Department Receives Nearly $26,000 From Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to Replace SCBA Compressor FRANKENLUST TOWNSHIP— Frankenlust Township, located in southern Bay County, Michigan, is pleased to announce they received a grant from Firehouse
Feb 06Tickets.com Becomes Official Loons Ticket Provider
Feb. 6, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Tickets.com Becomes Official Loons Ticket ProviderProVenue® platform to revolutionize fan ticket buying experience MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons are excited to announce a new partnership with Tickets.com that will begin with the upcoming 2020 season. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., Tickets.com has partnerships with Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, the National Hockey League, major arenas and
Feb 05Extended Hours for Ear, Nose and Throat Care Now Offered in Midland
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 5, 2020 Extended Hours for Ear, Nose and Throat Care Now Offered in Midland MIDLAND, Mich. – In an effort to provide increased access to patients, Otolaryngologist Philip Harris, D.V.M., M.D., is now providing extended hours for ear, nose and throat care at his office in Midland. Current office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Friday. Extended hours will be available on the second and fourth
Feb 03Specialized Clinic Has Helped Him Manage Heart Failure
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 3, 2020 Specialized Clinic Has Helped Him Manage Heart Failure MIDLAND, Mich. – Heart health is a serious thing in Ed Hutchison’s family. Out of the eight Hutchison siblings, the oldest five have or had cardiac health challenges, and unfortunately, three of his siblings have passed away from heart disease. With a predisposition to congestive heart failure (CHF), it was no surprise when Hutchison wound up in the hospital for a heart attack in
Feb 03Free Community Seminars to Discuss Adolescent Maturing Processes
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 3, 2020 Free Community Seminars to Discuss Adolescent Maturing Processes MIDLAND, Mich. – MidMichigan Health is offering community programs that will provide information on the maturing processes of adolescent males and females. Both seminars will be held in the Towsley Auditorium, located in the lower level of Towsley Building, on the campus of MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland. During the event, participants will learn key facts about
Jan 29WIOG Hosts 2nd Annual Covenant Kids Radiothon
PRESS RELEASE WIOG Hosts 2nd Annual Covenant Kids Radiothon February 13th and 14th 102.5 WIOG has stepped up to host the second annual Covenant Kids Radiothon to raise funds in support of local pediatric patients at Covenant HealthCare. The Radiothon will air live on 102.5 WIOG from 6:00am until 6:00pm Thursday, February 13th and Friday, February 14th. Hear life-changing stories from Covenant Kids and their families as WIOG raises awareness and funds during this special two-day event. The Covenant
Jan 29Coaching Staff Announced for 2020 Loons
Jan. 29, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Coaching Staff Announced for 2020 Loons One returnee, two newcomers bring wealth of baseball experience to Midland MIDLAND, Mich. – John Shoemaker is set to return for his fifth season as manager of the Great Lakes Loons in 2020. In conjunction with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Loons announce the following coaches will be joining him in the dugout for the upcoming season: Seth Conner as Hitting Coach; Stephanos Stroop
Jan 28United Financial Credit Union Office holds Ribbon Cutting for New Auburn Office
United Financial Credit Union held a ribbon cutting for their new office located in Auburn on January 15th. The new office is located at 1026 W. Midland Road in Auburn. The one level, 2,257 square foot building replaced the previous office located at 4710 N. Garfield Road. United Financial Credit Union has been located in the Auburn community since 2009 and are excited to bring a new, modern branch to the area. This location will feature some of the newest technology in member service delivery. The one
Jan 28BAY COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION NAMED CTA OF THE YEAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2019 BAY COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION NAMED CTA OF THE YEAR Community Tennis Association Recognized in Northeastern Michigan District BAY CITY, MICH.--- The Bay Community Tennis Association has been named the 2019 recipient of the Northeastern Michigan CTA of the Year Award. A community tennis association, or CTA, is defined as “Any incorporated, geographically defined,
Jan 13Health Advantage Credit Union Kicks Off 50 Weeks of Giving to Celebrate 50 Years of Business
In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Health Advantage Credit Union is launching a ‘50 Weeks of Giving’ Campaign. The credit union will be giving back to healthcare industry employees and the community each week for 50 weeks. Their goal is to make a big impact through small acts of giving, including; paying it forward with free lunch or delivering ‘thank you’ treats, volunteering their time and talents, and hosting collections that benefit local charitable organizations.The ‘50 Weeks of Giving’
Jan 08Health Advantage Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for Annual Scholarship
Health Advantage Credit Union is pleased to announce they are now accepting applications for their annual scholarship program. HACU plans to award four scholarships in 2020, each for $1,000. To date, HACU has awarded over $35,000 to area high school and college students. Each year we are amazed by our student member’s dedication to their academics and their achievements in our community,” said Laura Crase, HACU CEO. “It’s exciting to award these members a scholarship to help them achieve their
