Friday, May 8, 2026

Members Inducted Into Superfund Hall of Fame

Members of the Pine River Superfund Citizen Task Force have honored two people for their contributions to the group. The Morning Sun says Bob McConkie and Carol Layman have been inducted into the group's...

No Pay For Ex US Marble Employees

Following the shock of U.S. Marble’s sudden closure, former employees at the Remus plant got hit with more bad news Thursday. Employees expected to get their paychecks Friday but the company sent an e-mail...

Cell Phones Allowed In CourtHouses May 1

Starting May 1st, cell phones will be allowed in the Isabella County Courthouse. The Michigan State Supreme Court made the announcement that states that bans on cellphones be lifted and allow people to take...

MCFTA Has New VP

Midland Center for the Arts recently announced the addition of Michael Mirto as the new vice president of development. Mirto comes to the center from the Detroit area, where he was vice president of...

Crash In Mecosta County Leads To DUI

Deputies say a crash in Mecosta County landed one person in the hospital and another in jail on US 131. A car was heading north in the south bound lane, two cars swerved to...

Clare City K-9 Officer Remembered

*On Wednesday, the Clare Police Department said goodbye to one of their own. A memorial was held Wednesday for Clare City Police K-9 Officer, Brewster. Brewster died when a car hit him in December....

Police Looking For Person Who Caused Isabella Hit And Run

* Police are looking for the person responsible for a hit and run on Isabella Rd in Mt Pleasant. The accident happened on Isabella near Bluegrass on January 2nd.  The vehicle that left the...

Rosebush Man Sentenced For Child Rape

A Rosebush man was sentenced to at least 7 years for the rape of a child. 32 year old Brandon Haggart,  was sentenced to 86 months to 15 years in prison by Circuit Court...

14 Year Old Midland Girl Home Safe

A 14-year-old girl reported missing last week has been found safe and returned to her Midland home. Midland Police say Alexis Olivia Germaine was reported to have walked away from her home sometime between...

Room Updates At Hotel

Soaring Eagle Hotel has started room updates.  Just a day after selling hotel fixtures to members and employees, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe on Tuesday announced major renovations. A vast majority of the renovation...