New Mental Health Diversion Council
Former Isabella County public defender, Sar Spencer-Noggle, has just been appointed to another 4 years by Gov. Whitmer to the Mental Health Diversion Council. The council provides policy & implements new and innovative initiatives...
Drug-related deaths on the rise in Isabella County
Drug-related deaths here in Isabella County increased last year, and fentanyl was a factor in the majority of those deaths. County commissioners last week accepted & put on file Sparrow’s report from last year,...
Ongoing investigation for Bay City shooting
Authorities continue to investigate the shooting of a 33-year-old Bay City man who reportedly broke into a Bay City home. The incident occurred early on Monday morning. The man who was shot twice in...
Oil spill in the Flint River
An oil spill occurred in the Flint River; Wednesday night, according to city of Flushing Mayor Joseph Karlichek. The City of Flint Sewer Department was notified of the spill. The Mayor said the discharge...
Meridian Elementary teacher suspended without pay
A Meridian Elementary School gym teacher has been suspended without pay for (10) days following an incident where he allegedly wrestled with a 2nd grade girl. It’s the 2nd complaint filed against him since...
Financial issues for Mt. Pleasant county
County commission Chairman, Tobin Hope, took responsibility on Tuesday for the county’s financial problems, but another elected official said some of the blame lies with its former administrator and her staff. County Treasurer, Steve...
Ex-PTO President headed to prison for embezzlement
An Isabella County woman who was a past president of the Pullen Elementary School PTO, is headed to prison. 44 year-old, Krystal Lyn Carpenter, of Shepherd was sentenced to 3 to 20 years in...
Detached tire leads to deadly crash on I-94
One person is dead after a tire detached from a car and hit a passing vehicle on I-94 in Washtenaw County, on Tuesday Afternoon. Police were called to the scene on I-94 at State...
Man charged with crimes against children
Another Michigan man has been charged for aggravated possession of child porn & using a computer to commit a crime. 42-year-old, Matthew Ray Throop was arrested after police found out about his actions. He...
Sanford man behind bars for crimes against children
A 32-year-old Sanford man has been arrested & charged with aggravated possession of child porn and using a computer to commit a crime. The Michigan State Police opened an investigation against Bradley Ryan Maxson...