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Delta Conservation District’s annual meeting and board elections

Community July 8, 2026

The 75th annual meeting of the Delta Conservation District will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Saunders Point Brewing, located at 1000 Delta Ave. in Gladstone. The event will include an election, information updating the Delta Conservation District’s year, vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Board of Director elections will be held during this meeting from 3 to 6 p.m. Directors Joe Kaplan and Kathy Mason are running opposed for two open board seats, at four-year terms. Running in opposition for the two open seats are Nate Brockman and Parker Grzybowski. ...

Republican candidates vie to represent 108th in Lansing

Local News July 8, 2026

GLADSTONE -- The six Republicans running to represent Michigan's 108th District in the Michigan House of Representatives have campaign messages that are similar in some ways and different in others. All seem to acknowledge a need for rural healthcare, including mental health; fighting for ...

Fourth woman dies at Women's Huron Valley Prison in less than two months

Local News July 8, 2026

YPSILANTI — The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) announced Thursday a fourth woman has died while incarcerated at the Women’s Huron Valley (WHV) Correctional Facility, marking the latest in a string of deaths at the prison within the last two months. Dalephenia Reanita Jones, ...

Brewers call up outfield prospect Luis Lara before DH vs. Cardinals, send Blake Perkins to minors

National Sports July 8, 2026

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has been called up to the major leagues nearly a month after signing a seven-year, $31 million contract. The NL Central-leading Brewers announced before their doubleheader Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals that they had ...

Cornerback Rasul Douglas agrees to a 1-year contract with the Commanders, AP source says

National Sports July 8, 2026

Veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a contract for next season, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the contract had not yet been signed. Douglas, ...

Pogacar wins Stage 3 and takes the Tour de France yellow jersey

National Sports July 8, 2026

LES ANGLES, France (AP) — After just three days of racing at the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar is already wearing yellow. The overwhelming favorite made the most of the first mountain stage to post his 22nd career stage win at cycling's biggest race and seize the race leader's jersey on ...