Isabella man won $2M
A 29-year-old man from Isabella County ended up purchasing a $2 million winning Money ticket in Shepherd about 4 months ago and forgot about it. The man, who is remaining anonymous, said his wife...
Lansing food bank receives grant
A Lansing based food bank that serves Gratiot, Isabella & Clare counties is among recipients of a $15 million effort to assist those living in poverty. The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity...
New teacher evaluation system & measurement of student growth
Legislation to change the teacher evaluation system & the way Michigan measures student growth, was signed by the Governor on Thursday. Senate Bill 395, sponsored by Sen. Dayna Polehanki of Livonia, and Bill 396,...
High school shooter sentenced
Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, was sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole for killing (4) fellow students in 2021. The judge rejected pleas for shorter prison terms. He was...
House fire under investigation
A blaze Friday night to a Mt. Pleasant Home is still being investigated! Firefighters were called to the 900 block of W. Michigan & found a single-story home on fire with heavy smoke coming...
Playground upgrade for Beal City Parish
St. Joseph the Worker Parish of Beal City has received new playground equipment for their preschool program. This is their 1st year offering preschool, which is a dialog funded program between tuition & GSRP....
Ceremony for nursing students
Montcalm Community College recognized 20 nursing students last week, including students from Alma & St. Louis, during a pinning ceremony at the Sidney campus. They were honored for completing their associates of applied science...
Saginaw man faces charges
A 24-year-old man from Saginaw is facing charges after fleeing the scene when Michigan State Police attempted to arrest him. Police say he fled the traffic stop in a stolen 2021 Ram pickup truck...
Florida man connected to Gladwin case
A 29-year-old Florida man in the country illegally was sentenced this week to 90 days in jail, in connection with a Gladwin marijuana grow house break-in, and was released to Homeland Security. Means Lisneal...
Alma’s Holiday Celebration starts today!
The annual “Come Home to Alma for the Holidays” celebration will take place this evening. The Larry Mott lighted parade will kickoff at 5:45pm, wrapping up with Santa & Mrs. Clause. Live reindeer will...