Legislation to let counselors continue diagnosing mental disorders
Legislation to let Michigan’s 10,000 licensed professional counselors continue diagnosing mental disorders is headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The state Senate unanimously approved the bill Thursday. It came amid concerns over a state agency’s...
Gov. Whitmer makes it easier for low-income residents to qualify for public assistance
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state will make it easier for low-income residents to qualify for public assistance by raising the limit on the value of assets they can have. The Democrat announced...
Midland’s barrier-free baseball field coming in spring 2020
A $100,000 grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation will be used toward construction of Midland’s barrier-free baseball field in Central Park. The Midland Miracle Field will be designed as a poured-rubber, barrier-free place...
Make It Mt. Pleasant program looking to help new businesses
Two businesses that open or expand in downtown Mt Pleasant, may be able to get a little help thanks to a local credit union. Lake Trust Credit Union approached the Mt Pleasant city Commission...
Disaster drills being ran in Mt. Pleasant area
The National Guard along with local emergency officials will be running disaster drills possibly in April in the Central Michigan area. Flooding and other disaster scenarios will be played out for training purposes.
Five Guys announces Mt. Pleasant location’s grand opening
If you’ve seen the signs up and have been craving the burgers, you’re wait is almost over. Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Mt Pleasant has announced they are opening October 28th. The chain...
Tentative Deal Possible For GM
*The United Auto Workers union’s top bargainer with General Motors says a tentative deal with the company will bring “major gains” to workers. Union Vice President Terry Dittes (DIT-ez) says in a statement that...
Changes At Coldwater
When the 2020 camping season starts, Coldwater Lake Park will get some site upgrades to make them easier to pull campers into and to have higher amps of electricity available. Isabella County commissioners gave...
Man Arrested For Stolen Items
Police arrested the man they were looking for in connection to a break in out of Montcalm County. They wanted to question him about a break in at Peterson Oil in Greenville. Police got...
Gov. Whitmer fights attempts to stop ban on e-cigarettes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she will appeal a judge’s decision to block enforcement of the state’s new ban on flavored electronic cigarettes. She called the ruling “wrong” and said it “sets a dangerous precedent”...