Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Coleman schools submits $15.36 million proposal

Coleman Community schools have submit a bond proposal to the Midland County Clerk, requesting $15.36 million, over 21 years- the same requested amount that was voted down in May. The new proposal, set for...

Village Park to remain closed until spring

Following a special Sanford village council meeting, Village Park will remain closed until spring, over safety concerns that need to be resolved! It’s been closed since the dam breach, (3) years ago. Over the...

McLaren CMU maintains 5 star rating!

McLaren Central Michigan, part of McLaren Health Care & a leading Mid-Michigan regional health care provider, has maintained their 5 star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Across the country, 483...

Commission on Aging receives 2 grants!

Thanks to a CMU grant writing course, the Isabella County Commission on Aging has received (2) grants to purchase medication lock boxes and dementia bracelets.  Professor Tina Lewis Kopka’s students wrote the grants that...

Chris Embrey changes local policy

Isabella County Commissioners, on Tuesday, changed part of their policy for new, non-union employees. In an effort to keep employees happy & to attract better candidates, Commissioner, Chris Embrey said the old policy didn’t...

Cedar Point Announces New Coaster!

Cedar Point has announced their new coaster for 2024.  They’re calling it Top Thrill Dragster 2. It’ll be the world’s tallest & fastest triple launch strata coaster, reaching speeds of over 120 mph. On...

Beaverton Couple Killed In Crash Were Set to be Married

The family of the Beaverton couple, who was sadly killed in a crash last week in Grout Township, say they were planning to be married, next year.  42 year old Nathan Bock & 33...

Midland Man Arraigned on Monday!

A 31-year old Midland man was arraigned Monday on 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct charges, for allegedly having sexual contact with an incapacitated person. Nicholas Mori-kawa was arrested on Sunday & released on Monday...

Complaints come in over HATS poor management!

Complaints continue to come into Isabella County Commission Chairman, Tobin Hope, over the whole HATS poor management issue.  If you’d like to speak with him, you can reach him in the office or via...

Construction Behind Schedule!

Construction on the new Isabella County jail is a bit behind schedule, but workers are catching up. Sheriff Main says it’s been delayed by a permit and easement issues, which put it 4-5 weeks...