Saturday, March 7, 2026

FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP SHOT AT PENNSYLVANIA RALLY

Not long after taking the stage Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania for a rally, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt. Three other people were shot, with one killed...

McLaren Central Michigan SANE Nurses Earn Advanced Accreditation

McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and the region’s only specialized program dedicated to assisting survivors in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault, has advanced its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner...

Rep. Kunse encourages those affected by tornado to contact his office for assistance

State Rep. Tom Kunse last week urged anyone looking for help after a tornado touched down in Clare County to contact his office. Kunse said that anyone who needs assistance can reach out to...

New Child Protective Services audit shows improvements, and some lasting issues

A new audit of Child Protective Services says that the service has improved since a scathing 2018 report — but investigators say that problems still persist. The original 2018 report found that the department...

Northern Michigan police vehicles, boat up for auction

Six government vehicles and a boat are up for auction in Northern Michigan. The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office shared the surplus auction with followers on social media. Most of the vehicles were part of...

Community solar plan could expand access and reduce costs, lawmakers say

Michigan lawmakers are considering an energy plan to support community solar, a program that allows those without their own solar panels to effectively utilize solar power from a third party. The proposals would establish...

Safety, access top Mission Street survey

A survey from this week found that Mount Pleasant commuters overwhelmingly said safety is their top concern on Mission Street… Nearly 1,500 people participated as part of ongoing improvement planning for the north-south corridor....

Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club celebrates 100 years of community service

The Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The year-long celebration kicked off at the club’s first meeting of its fiscal year July 1. Plans for the centennial celebration include a...

IRS warns of new scams targeting tax professionals that can harm taxpayers

While phishing scams are known to target everyday Americans, the IRS issued a warning this week that tax professionals are now being targeted by scammers hoping to steal taxpayer information. If you believe that...

Wood Shop Social opens Mt. Pleasant’s first rooftop dining experience

Mt. Pleasant has its first rooftop dining experience thanks to Jim Wood, owner of Wood Shop Social. With a few new outdoor tables at the base of the exterior stairway, and around 50 chairs...