Friday, November 1, 2024

New Interim Executive Director for Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce

The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced the appointment of Diane Yonker as interim executive director as Taryn Blanshan resigned the position to take a job in Mt. Pleasant. A search...

IRS Warns of New Scam

The head of the IRS is warning tax payers of a new IRS scam that cheats victims out of their tax refund. Con artists work to get their hands on returns from the returns...

Grout Township Supervisor Punched During Township Meeting

Grout Township supervisor in Gladwin County, Martin Shearer, didn't expect it when an 83-year-old walked up to the board table Tuesday night and sucker punched him during a township meeting. Gerald George of Gladwin...

Detroit Teacher Pleads No Contest to Manslaughter

A Detroit-area teacher who was blamed for the death of a teenager at a high school pool has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter. A 14-year-old boy drowned at East Detroit High School in...

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Mid-Michigan

Mother nature is not done with her wintry anger yet. A winter storm watch has been issued for much of the mid-Michigan area. Mt. Pleasant and other mid-Michigan communities may see an elevated risk...

Marion Car Dealership Owner and Husband Charged

A Secretary of State investigation has led to a Marion car dealership owner and her husband being charged with multiple crimes. The dealership was being accused of not giving titles for cars they sold....

Smart 9-1-1 Is New To Mecosta and Osceola Counties

MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA COUNTIES HAVE INTRODUCED SMART 911. THE NEW SYSTEM HELPS LOCATE PEOPLE WHO ARE ON A CELL. CURRENTLY DISPATCHERS ONLY THE SEE THE NUMBER. TO USE SMART911, YOU GO ONLINE, ENTER INFORMATION...

Ford Recalling Various Models Due to Dislodged Parts

Ford is recalling Expeditions and F-150s with 10-speed automatic transmissions. F-650s and 750s with 6-speed automatic transmissions are also being recalled. The automaker says a part in the vehicles can become dislodged over time....

Evart Now Part of Michigan Main Street Program

Evart is the newest member of the Michigan Main Street Program. The city has been part of Governor Snyder's Riding Tide Program for the past two years and now part of the Main Street...

Lake Man Charged for Shooting at Family Members

A 30-year-old Lake man is facing many charges for shooting at family members. A fight between Jessie Hammond and a family member over car keys escalated, and the woman was threatened by Hammond with...