Monday, March 9, 2026

Pay increase for teachers in Michigan

Michigan is one of 21 states paying their teachers more than the National average salary, after adjusting for wage & cost-of-living differences. The average teacher salary in the state is $70,000, while the national...

Coleman man convicted

A one-day jury trial led to a conviction of a 25-year-old Coleman man for larceny & receiving & concealing stolen property. Jordan Harley Wells was convicted on both counts before Judge Michael Carpenter. Sentencing...

Fill-A-Mayflower has record number!

Residents from Mid-Michigan assisted with our “Fill A Mayflower” food & care store item drive on Friday, outside of Ric's Food Center that benefit the United Way of Gratiot & Isbella Counties. A record...

Asbestos clearing to cost $1.2M

A Gladwin County-based contractor will soon begin clearing the Isabella County Administration Building of asbestos which’ll cost $1.2 million. Commissioners recently approved the bid from Quality Environmental Services of Beaverton, 1 of 4 firms...

Midland Santa Parade – November 18th!

The Midland Santa Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, starting at 10am. Santa will cruise through the city starting at the Midland High School. He’ll be preceded in the 3 mile parade by 88...

Midland man pled guilty for sexual conduct

A 28-year-old Midland man has pled guilty to felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct, before Midland Judge, Stephen Carras. Austin Stowe was arrested after his plea & lodged in the Midland Co. Jail without bond,...

Adopt a cat today!

At the Mt. Pleasant commission meeting on Monday night, Police Chief Paul Lauria & Fire Chief Doug Lobsinger gave the city an update on the seasonal program regarding feral cats; including: trapping, neutering &...

Town Center proposed project

Mt Pleasant city commissioners have discontinued the pandemic-inspired Broadway Center but hope to host similar events at the proposed Town Center in the future. Construction of the grant-funded Town Center project will be on-going...

Rosebush shooter awaiting arraignment

A 25-year-old man who is accused of shooting at police during a chase on Monday, remains lodged at the Isabella County Jail, awaiting arraignment on several charges, including attempted murder. He was captured after...

Macomb man faces multiple charges involving murder

A man charged in the death of a 62-year-old woman whose body was found in the bed of a crashed pickup truck has been bound over for trial and faces new charges in the case. Macomb...