Friday, May 8, 2026

Midland police continue their investigation…

Midland Police are investigating after a body was found Thursday afternoon by a utility worker around 3:45pm. The exact location hasn’t been given but has been identified as a female. Her identity also hasn’t...

Gov Whitmer signed another extension of a law…

Gov. Whitmer signed another extension of a law that makes people convicted of crimes, typically with low incomes, responsible for a portion of local court expenses. The law, which raises millions of dollars for...

Mid Michigan marijuana processing facility fined!

A mid-Michigan marijuana processing facility has agreed to pay the state a $9,000 fine for filing their 2021 financial records late. The Dept of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced the fine involving “How Smooth...

Repaving project wraps up this week in Mt Pleasant area

Repaving work on Old Mission Road between Millbrook & Mission is expected to be completed by today. Shoulder work is what remains to be done. The road commission is thankful to the community for...

Midland Middle School student arrested

A Midland middle school student was arrested yesterday after allegedly making threats against other students at Northeast Middle School. Administration immediately contacted Midland Police. These threats were made on Monday according to authorities.

Gov Whitmer says 5,200 child care programs will receive grant money

Gov. Whitmer announced nearly 5,200 child care programs in Michigan have received part of $253 million in grants. The funding is provided through the third round of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. The funds...

Three Alma teens detained & guns were taken

An adult whose house was searched & guns taken, was arrested and (3) teens were detained stemming from threats to harm fellow Alma High School students (2) weeks ago.  An Alma officer first became...

A Michigan Economic Development board has approved incentives

A Michigan Economic development board has approved more than $400 million in state incentives yesterday for (2) battery facilities – one of them in Mecosta County – estimated to cost $4 billion and bring...

Chippewa Township man stabbed

A Chippewa Township man who was intoxicated after receiving bad medical news, was arrested Tuesday night after he stabbed another man in the leg. The 36 year old man said he was going to...

Local political ad goes national

A political ad made by the Gratiot County Republican Party touting Tudor Dixon for governor is gaining a lot of attention.  The one minute video shows 7 people (5 men & 2 women), dressed...