Isabella commissioners approve drone for sheriff
Isabella County commissioners on Tuesday gave Sheriff Michael Main the go ahead to purchase a drone to help investigators with fatal crash scenes, locating missing people and other critical functions. In other action Tuesday...
Shepherd superintendent finalists to be interviewed Saturday
With current Shepherd Superintendent Terry Starr retiring at the end of the school year… the Shepherd Board of Education will conduct first interviews with four final candidates. Among the four… Carrie Gauthier, Jason Wolf,...
Motor Carrier Officers Focus on Defective Equipment and Cargo Securement During Roadcheck Inspection Effort
Motor carrier officers from the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will be conducting inspections at weigh station facilities and rest areas throughout the state with a focus on defective equipment and cargo securement....
Search for new Evart superintendent down to two finalists
Last week… the Evart Board of Education narrowed its search for a new superintendent to two front runners: Daniel Boyer and Diane Grondin. The board deliberated between the two and the three other candidates...
USPS urging homeowners to fix their mailboxes
The United States Postal Service is encouraging Americans to clean up and fix their mailboxes once again. Among the improvements… homeowners should consider replacing loose hinges on the mailbox door, remounting a loose mailbox...
Artists to display works during Destination Clare Sculpture Walk
The third annual Destination Clare Art Sculpture Walk, officially started yesterday. Artists’ works will be displayed in a three-block area in downtown Clare, and will remain there until April 2025. New to the event...
Mt. Pleasant store closed as rue21 files bankruptcy
Fashion retailer rue21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a third time and is closing all of its stores, including their Mt. Pleasant location along with 18 others in Michigan. Reuters reported the...
CMU receives millions in largest-ever donation
CMU’s School of Medicine received its largest donation ever – $5.1 million. The donation comes from the estate of Bruce E. Livingston and will be used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the...
‘Arrive Alive Tour’ to be at Montabella High School
Students at Montabella High School will soon be able to experience the dangers of drunk, distracted and drugged driving without the true-life consequences. The “Arrive Alive Tour” will be at the school from 8:30...
Isabella Parks and Rec to apply for grant for trail improvements
In an effort to continue improvements to the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, Isabella County Parks and Recreation officials are hoping to obtain funding from a local non-profit agency. Isabella County commissioners during a regular...