Police identify Clare hit-and-run driver accused of injuring motorcyclist and passenger
Last Thursday around 11:23 p.m., a serious accident occurred at the intersection of 5th and McEwan in the city of Clare. Thomas Vernon Claringbold III of Clare, who fled the scene, was quickly located...
Tahquamenon Falls staff ID’s adorable thieves who’ve been stealing shoes this summer
If you’ve been camping at the Rivermouth campground at Tahquamenon Falls State Park this summer and lost some shoes, staff may have just found the thief who made away with your footwear. A collection...
Gladwin issues boil water advisory after water main leak
The city of Gladwin on Thursday said they had a leak in a water main in the area of First Street, north to Fifth Street and from Bowery Avenue, east to M18. The city’s...
Bill Shepler, co-founder of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, dies at 92
Bill Shepler, co-founder and captain of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, died at 92 years old. In a post, Shepler’s Ferry said “Bill’s dedication and passion for connecting people to the beauty of Mackinac Island...
Clare superintendent on leave; investigation under way
Clare Public Schools officials have confirmed that Superintendent Jim Walter is on administrative leave but are mum about why. The Clare Board of Education released a statement this week indicating Walter was put on...
Annual Lumberjack Festival returns to Farwell this weekend
The Farwell community is gearing up for their annual Lumberjack Festival. For more than 20 years, the festival has drawn thousands to the area for the weekend. A car show, farmers market, contests and...
County presents balanced budget proposal ahead of Aug. 6 vote
In June, Isabella County faced a nearly $591,000 budget deficit heading into fiscal year 2025. Under a revised draft budget presented to the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, that gap was closed. The draft...
MyMichigan Medical Center Clare Breaks Ground on Expansion and Renovation Project
MyMichigan Medical Center Clare officially broke ground on the 51,000 square-foot expansion and revitalization project at a ceremony this week held at the Medical Center. Keeping the Medical Center in its current location became...
I-Ride Providing Free Rides to & from Polls
I-Ride will provide free rides to/from your early voting location beginning Saturday, July 27th through Sunday, August 4th. Then on Tuesday, August 6th, I-Ride will provide free rides to/from your voting precinct. I-Ride recommends...
Detroit’s iconic Belle Isle Giant Slide set to reopen this week with celebration
After a year of repairs and reinspection, Belle Isle's Giant Slide is scheduled to reopen to visitors Friday with free rides. The slide was closed for two years from 2020-2022 and initially opened its...