Sheryl Coonan

Detroit

Multimedia Journalist at WJRT-TV (Flint, MI)

News Reporter, On-Air Home Shopping Presenter, Writer, TV Host || Lover of new places, cool cities, holistic wellness, good vibes.

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Mt. Pleasant Police Department spearheads new security camera database

6 days ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

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Hundreds of union workers locked out of Mount Pleasant factory

1 week ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WJRT) - Hundreds of union workers in Isabella County were locked out of their jobs on Wednesday due to failed contract negotiations with Delfield. The United Steelworkers Union members gathered at the corner of Pickard and Isabella in Mount Pleasant, holding signs and chanting to express their demands for fair work conditions. "We're steelworkers," said Mike Bilodeau, a staff representative for the United Steelworkers Union District 1. "We don't give up fighting.
"Coleman Culinary" offering Midland County students cooking, life skills

1 week ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

COLEMAN, Mich. (WJRT) - A Midland County school is offering students an opportunity to gain skills in the kitchen and much more. From culinary bootcamp to introduction to baking and pastries, to food safety and sanitation, Coleman Culinary at The Depot offers students the chance to learn practical life skills that they can take with them long after the class ends.
Selah's Red Tent provides education, support for new moms

1 week ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) -Just days away from Mother's Day, one Flint property has new life as a place where underserved moms and their babies can get the best start possible. The property at 807 East Street in Flint was once condemned and vacant for 12 years. Now, it is Selah's Red Tent and it opens its doors to new moms and soon-to-be moms in Genese County to receive the education, support and love they need.
Selah's Red Tent provides education, support for new moms

1 week ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) -Just days away from Mother's Day, one Flint property has new life as a place where underserved moms and their babies can get the best start possible. The property at 807 East Street in Flint was once condemned and vacant for 12 years, now it is Selah's Red Tent and it opens its doors to new moms and soon to be moms in Genese County to receive the education, support and love they need. "Just me knowing what to expect in the birthing room.
Hemlock Public Schools unveils Keel Innovation Center

1 week ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

HEMLOCK, Mich. (WJRT) - A Mid-Michigan School district unveiled the second half of its $3 million STEM Center Friday. This as companies in the local manufacturing industry recently announced hundreds of new jobs in our region. The Keel Innovation Center opened its doors at the Lockwood STEM Center at Hemlock Public Schools, and they tell ABC12 it's going to offer not only more space and resources for students to study, but to inspire STEM leaders of the future.
Bay City's Gilly's Bistro talks food prices, consumer spending

1 week ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - As inflation and tariff uncertainty continues to be felt, Mid-Michigan small businesses are navigating changing spending habits for diners. From price increases to consumer caution, people's eating and dining out habits are changing both nationally and locally. In Bay City local restaurants are facing those challenges as well as potentially more to come. "You know we're doing our very best to make sure we survive," Diana Gonzalez said.
Essexville Garber High Robotics goes to world championship

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

ESSEXVILLE, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bay County high school robotics team achieved a big milestone and hopes it can lead to future STEM growth in the district. ABC12 learned more about Garber's accomplishment and upcoming bond proposal. The Garber Robotics team tells us their motto is "small school, big possibilities," and that attitude is what got them to the robotics world championship with their most robust robot to date.
More on Bay City Bridge Partners deal that Bay County declined

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - We told you earlier this week, talks with legal teams representing the Bay City Bridge Partners and the City of Bay City concluded after two months behind closed doors. This, after the Bay City Bridge Partners shared they planned to double the cost of monthly unlimited crossings on the Independence and Liberty toll bridges and do away with the plan altogether.
Real estate market in Bay County feeling impact of tariffs

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

BAY CITY, Mich, (WJRT) - Tariffs are hitting a wide variety of industries hard, including real estate. We're told its affecting sellers and buyers alike in Bay County. "The applications for mortgages are way up but the homes are actually declining," Wade Eckenrod with ReMax Results in Bay City said. Eckenrod and his wife, Annie, also a realtor, say while people are still buying, the pickings are slim. "Right now, there are only 104 active residential listings in all of Bay County," he said.