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Grieving mother speaks out against prescription drug abuse
 Vivian Glesner lost her son to a drug overdose and is working to prevent it happening to others


Medical device valued at $4 million destroyed in collision
 The rig hauling the device crashed with another truck ruining the piece of equipment that is used to identify cancer and locate tumors for treatment
 
Man sent to hospital with wounds from accidental shooting
 A security guard accidentally shot himself in the rear at a Speedway gas station on Eastman Wednesday night and was transported to MidMichigan Community Medical Center for treatment
 
From the editor: A thank you to Kurt Faust
 Seems over the next few days there will probably be a few others writing stories about Kurt Faust's resignation and even more sharing stories about the man who led the Chargers’ program for the last six seasons. But let me take a moment to tell you another story about Kurt Faust. A story that is close to me both personally and professionally.
 
Update: Indianapolis man dies after weekend hunting accident
 Corey Welch was accidentally shot in the back in his deer blind Sunday
 
Faust steps down as Chargers’ football coach
 Midland Dow football coach Kurt Faust announced Monday he is stepping down after six seasons at the Chargers’ helm.

Citing personal reasons, Faust delivered his letter of resignation to Athletic Director Ted Davis Monday morning before informing his players of the decision after school.
 
Sanford man sentenced to up to five years for criminal sexual conduct
 Gary Kilmer must also register as a sex offender for the offenses that occurred between 2003 and 2007
 
First winter weather brings first winter accidents
 Some local roads were closed after a slew of accidents due to icy conditions
 
Man hospitalized after being shot in hunting accident
 
Andrew Liveris has purchased 20,000 shares of Dow Chemical
 The CEO of Dow said the purchase shows management's commitment to improving the company
 
Chairman of Dow Chemical in running to be Energy Secretary for President-Elect Obama
 
Consumers Energy working on solution to ash runoff into Saginaw Bay
 The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has been worried about the levels of arsenic and boron being leaked from the plant into the water
 
Apothecary Shoppe to move to new offices on Fast Ice Drive
 
Midland Public Schools agrees to extend the contract of current teachers
 
Outbreak of virus forces Hope College to close until November 12
 Close to 400 people are suspected of having the virus
 
Charges filed against widow of financial planner
 Complainants says she stole money from the profit shares in her late-husband's possession that belonged to investors
 
Local man agrees to plea deal in child abuse case
 He could face up to 15 years in prison after his 3-year-old son was admitted to MidMichigan Medical Center in January with subdural hematoma and a skull fracture as well as other bruises
 
Midland played host to Marine Corps Birthday Ball
 The party commemorated the Corps' 233 years of service
 
Sheriff may be able to keep four sergeants who would have been laid off
 The city finance committee may be able to squeeze other areas to provide funding to keep the patrol officers
 
Dow Chemical learning how to permanently correct dioxin problem
 Sediment traps would cut down on pollution
 
Local woman accussed of robbing three Midland banks pleads guilty
 Jacquelyn King will be sentenced to 6 to 15 years in prison
 
Midland Public schools receives high ratings in yearly progress report
 
Obama's win brings out Ku Klux Klan in Midland
 Randy Gray was walking around downtown in a Klan uniform
 
Update: Two suspects in custody from weekend robbery at skatepark
 Six people were robbed at gun-point Saturday at the Trilogy Skatepark
 
Motorcycle crash claims local doctor
 Dr. David Torkelson was pronounced dead from his accident near Traverse City
 
Two car accidents injure three people and cause backups on M-20
 
Alma business man charged after taking money but failing to distribute propane
 He took an estimated $100,000 without delivering any of the prepaid propane
 
Teenagers robbed at local skate park
 Three perpetrators robbed the teens at gunpoint from the Trilogy Skate Park
 
Local hospitals see new CMU medical program as potential clinical partner
 
Flu clinics offered for upcoming winter season
 MidMichigan Home Care is offering the immunization clinics
 
Robbery charges from two-year-old crime dropped after mistrial
 Leroy Cole could still face a retrial for the robbery of the Coleman Family Pharmacy in December 2006
 
Chemical Bank loses $10.5 million in fraud
 Federal officials are investigating
 






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