New VP for Alma College
Former longtime CEO of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, Amanda Schafer, has been hired as the new associate VP for advancement at Alma College. She earned her bachelor's degree there in 1999 &...
Shelby man busted with cocaine
A 40-year-old Shelby Township man is now in the Midland County Jail charged with crack possession while awaiting arraignment. A call about a disabled van in the roadway led Midland police to (3) rocks...
Bicyclist injured after truck hit them
Michigan State Police say a person on a bicycle was injured after a truck hit them from behind and drove away. It happened on M-55 east of Cadillac on Monday evening. After the collision,...
Snowmobile struck by train
One person was injured after a train hit a snowmobile in Roscommon County, last Friday. A train struck the snowmobile on the tracks, but the rider was fortunately off the machine when it crashed....
High hopes for operational millage on February ballot
Isabella County commissioners hope to convince voters to approve an operational millage on the February ballot by presenting info at (3) upcoming governmental meetings. Administrator, Nicole Frost, says facts & data will be presented...
Midland man’s sentencing delayed
A Midland man has plead to felony charges stemming from arguing with his (6) month pregnant girlfriend to get an abortion. 25-year-old, Kole Kehr, plead no-contest to assault with intent to do great bodily...
Woman plead guilty to 6 felonies
A woman from Jerome township has plead to (6) felonies in an August event that started with a loose dog & led to a police chase. 37 year old, Allison Alvord, plead guilty to...
Beal City’s little mathematician
Lian Frias, a 6th grader at Beal City Public School has been recognized for his efforts in a recent math contest. In the nationwide contest, Mr. Frias placed in the top 5 of 5-million...
Increase in gas prices
Michigan motorist saw gas prices rise over the weekend, to over 15 cents from this time last week. Michigan drivers are now paying, on average in this state, $2.96 a gallon. Motorists are paying...
Gratiot County’s master plan
Municipal leaders in Gratiot County have been working on updating the countywide master plan for the past several months. Now, it’s up to the citizens to offer their thoughts. A public input meeting will...