Beloved Clare County Doctor Passes Away
A beloved Clare County physician has passed away. Dr. Elmer Shurlow, known as “Doc," died Sunday. Among many contributions, Doc Shurlow and his first wife Wilma founded the Clare Nursing Home and Clare County...
State Park Recreation Pass Experiences Fee Increase
An annual fee that allows unlimited access to Michigan’s state parks is rising by $1. Starting March 1, it will cost $12 for the Recreation Passport when it’s bought with one’s license plate registration...
Michigan State University Considering Fall Break
Michigan State University is considering a fall break next school year, which could give students Election Day off. However, some think the schedule change could undercut efforts to encourage student voting on campus.
$4.6 Million Ankle Monitor Network Upgrade Required for Parolees
A technology change is forcing Michigan’s corrections department to spend about $4.6 million to fit more than 4,000 parolees and others under state supervision with new ankle monitors. Michigan Department of Corrections Public Information...
Isabella County Man Arrested for Potential Rape
A 30-year-old man was arrested Sunday in connection to a sexual incident that happened last May but wasn’t reported until August. The woman involved in the incident claimed the man was a friend of...
Evart Band Program Gains New Instruments Thanks To Band Boosters
The Evart Band Program will get new instruments thanks to a grant from their community. The Osceola Community Foundation awarded the Evart Band Boosters a $5,000 matching grant. The money will go toward replacing...
“Make It Mount Pleasant” Allows Rent Assistance For Businesses
Under a new downtown Mt Pleasant program, two businesses will be chosen to get a year of rent assistance. The “Make It Mount Pleasant” program has the city partnering up with Lake Trust Credit...
Snowmobiles, Trucks Fall In Ice At Tip Up Town
Several snowmobiles and trucks crashed into the ice over the weekend during Tip Up Town. Fire offcials warned visitors but they attribute it to people just not knowing the area. For now, state police...
CMU Offers Meal Swipe Program
A new meal swipe donation program and low-cost $1 meal option is available to students now at CMU. A committee of students and staff representing the Financial Wellness Collaborative, the CMU Student Food Pantry,...
Blanchard Elementary Sold
The former Blanchard Elementary building has been bought and may turn into a community center for the area. The building was purchased by Rolland Courser, who is planning to change the parcel boundaries and...