State proposal could offer tax breaks for data center development
Michigan could soon become the latest state to adopt a tax incentive for data center services. The legislation would expand a current sales and use tax exemption on small data centers in an effort...
Central Michigan University announces deadlines for presidential search
Central Michigan University aims to select presidential candidates for the first round of interviews by Aug. 7. Candidates until July 24th to apply. First round of interviews with 10 to 12 best candidates will...
Minor Injuries in Major Two Car Crash in Clare
On Saturday night, at approximately 9:45 PM, a significant 2 vehicle accident happened at the intersection of McEwan and 5th Street in Downtown Clare. Upon impact, a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck veered off the...
Keep your July Fourth from going up in smoke
Since last Saturday morning at 11am… personal fireworks are legal on private property within the city of Mount Pleasant. Under the city’s fireworks ordinance, adults over the age of 18 may legally discharge consumer...
One year with hands-free law, Michigan drivers aren’t putting their phones down, data shows
June 30 marks the one-year anniversary of Michigan joining the majority of states in passing a hands-free driving law that bans motorists from handling their phones while on the road. That’s despite Michigan police...
Michigan ban on taxpayer-funded abortions targeted by lawsuit
Abortion-rights supporters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to overturn Michigan’s longtime ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents, arguing it cannot stand after voters in 2022 approved a sweeping constitutional amendment ensuring access to...
Mt. Pleasant CMURC unveils renovated space and new business hub
Over the past 8 months, the Mt. Pleasant CMURC location has been conducting interior renovations to better serve the area’s entrepreneurs and small businesses. They hosted an unveiling celebration on June 26th, which included...
Survey: Michigan college graduates overestimate starting salaries
The class of 2024 graduated over a month ago, and many are now looking for a job. However, a recent survey by college resource website Authority.org shows that college graduates are overestimating their starting...
Trump and Biden clash at debate
The first general election debate of the 2024 season kicked off Thursday evening in Atlanta, with U.S. President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, squaring off as the candidates attempt to lure...
Walgreens CEO says company set to close ‘significant’ number of stores
National pharmacy chain Walgreens is set to close a “significant” number of underperforming stores as the company struggles with the changing marketplace. The chain hasn’t announced which locations will close, but the company’s CEO...