Sanford News

" Tobacco Alley Too will be opening soon! The new store will be located at 2655 N. Meridian Road in Sanford, across from McDonald's in the Lakeside Square.

A Tyrone Township father convicted of molesting his son declined to speak at his sentencing hearing Thursday, despite learning that his son wished him to acknowledge what he had done.

All it took was a visit to the annual dulcimer festival in Evart and Rose Wark was sold.

Eleven-year-old Lindsay Miller spun the blue wheel that started the water flying at the new 4,000-square-foot spray park at Sanford Lake Park.

Officials will unveil a $1 million improvement project at Sanford Lake Park -- its first significant upgrade in more than 20 years.

Crossing the Meridian: A construction crew from Allegan-based Milbocker & Sons Contractors work on a bridge that will carry Meridian Road across the Tittabawassee River near Sanford in Midland County.

The paintings - depicting the power and purposes of water - grace the public entrance of the Lansing Board of Water & Light's downtown water conditioning plant.

David Harris * Lansing State Journal * May 22, 2008 * From LSJ.com The Memorial Day parade is set for 10 a.m. Saturday.

Beginning at dawn Thursday, May 22nd, weather permitting, Midland County will start their aerial spraying program to control the tree-damaging effects of gypsy moths.

Alma, Mich.- What a difference a year makes as the Alma College Men's and Women's Track & Field Teams moved from the very bottom of the MIAA standings a year ago, to respectable fourth place finishes with many ... via WQAC-FM Alma

The BassFan Army would like to thank everyone who entered our Open Water Custom Baits contest. via BassFan.com

“We found people feel a greatest presence to God at a funeral or after a near-death experience.”

Abby Peters wore dark clothing and makeup with Victorian-era influences for a week as part of an experiment. via Central Michigan Life

Drivers traveling on U.S. 10 between Midland and Sanford will experience lane closures throughout the summer. via Saginaw News

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 BAY CITY -- Barring plea agreements, five men accused of pulling the Joe Gun burglary will go to trial in July. via Saginaw News

FORUMS Woman in road hit, driver faces charges LaNIA COLEMAN MIDLAND -- Authorities have brought charges against a man whose vehicle struck a woman laying in a Sanford roadway. via Saginaw News

“My son said, 'If you only carve one, that's going to be an expensive duck.'”

Your browser's security settings are preventing some features from appearing. See instructions for fixing the problem. via Lansing State Journal

The Little Forks Conservancy will provide information on conservation options for landowners at Chippewa Nature Center Thursday, April 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn about exciting land conservation incentives ... via Gladwin County Record

“Right now we're training in a bike shop, but once the weather gets better we'll be able to get out on the road”

Prunie Skocelas with one of her Honored Heroes, Dasia Brown of Sanford. Riders choose their honored heroes, who they represent during their ride. via Gladwin County Record

Saturday, March 22, 2008 THE SAGINAW NEWS BAY CITY -- Federal officials arraigned all five men accused of stealing 204 weapons from a Sanford gun dealer in February. via Saginaw News

“The contractor neglected to put a cross tube in, to outlet the water. Then, a private individual hauling wood rutted the driveway, causing Mr. Gross' van to get stuck.”

A Midland County family is claiming road work has left them unable to leave their home. via WNEM-TV Saginaw