Increase in Overdose Deaths
Overdose deaths are increasing throughout central Michigan this year. In the first nine months, 10 deaths in Isabella County were caused by drug overdose, more than the nine recorded last year. The statistics were...
McLaren Central Michigan Receives Good Grade
McLaren Central Michigan gets a gold star for its recent good grade. The Hospital received an A in nationwide hospital safety survey for the second half of 2018. Meanwhile, The Morning Sun reports that...
Dangerous Intersection to Close in Gratiot County
A dangerous intersection in Gratiot County is set to close. The intersection to U.S. 127 from Bagley Road in North Star will close next month with the installation of concrete barricades. A multi-year review...
Madaj Asks For Recount
A request for a recount has been made in the Mt Pleasant city commission election. Nicholas Madaj has filed a petition for a recount after losing by just eight votes Tuesday. City Clerk Mindy...
Farwell Still Under A Boil Water Advisory
Farwell officials say a technical issue caused the village’s water tower to empty. This created a Boil Water Advisory Saturday. The issue has been fixed and the tower has been refilled with water. However,...
Law Enforcement Encourages Michigan Residents To Prepare For Winter
With winter weather starting today, Michigan residents are encouraged by law enforcement to make winter emergency preparedness a priority. Replace any worn tires and check air pressure regularly, check fluids and brakes, keep a...
Free Car Washes For All Veterans
In recognition of Veterans Day, Firehouse Car Wash is partnering with Bay Veterans Foundation to offer a free car wash to all veterans. A free car wash for veterans or active military personnel will...
Flags Will Be Lowered To Half-Staff On Saturday
Gov. Rick Snyder is joining President Donald Trump’s call to lower Michigan and U.S. flags to half-staff through sunset on Saturday to honor the victims of the mass shooting at a bar in Thousand...
County Commissioner Elected In Montcalm County
Brendan Mahar is getting his political career started early. The 18 year old won a county Commissioner seat in Montcalm County this week. On Tuesday, he beat his challenger, who is 50 years his...
Repeat Abuser Sentenced To Prison Time
A repeat abuser from Mt Pleasant was sentenced to 8 years in prison in federal court. 30- year old Richard Chamberlain was sentenced for being a habitual abuser of his girlfriend. Evidence found that...