Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Shepherd Man Awaiting Sentencing

A 47-year-old man from Shepherd recently plead no contest to molesting a 12 year old child during a Super Bowl party back in February. Matthew Robison was in Midland County Circuit Court last week...

Grant Awarded to Tribe

A grant to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of just under $200,000 is among $2.7 million awarded statewide to assist those in need of transportation assistance to recover from opioid addiction. The MDHHS has awarded...

Local C.O.O. Receives State Award

Jennifer White, the C.O.O. of Isabella Citizens for Health, was honored with a state award yesterday. The award symbolizes her hard work & dedication to the clinic & the people it serves.  When they...

Oakland County struck by vehicle

An Oakland County man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while walking in the travel portion of a road in Saginaw County, last Thursday night. When police arrived on the scene,...

Bus Drivers Needed

Bullock Creek School District & Midland Public Schools are among districts across the state that are working hard to keep bus driver positions filled. Due to the shortage, the district has had to temporarily...

Celebration of Native American Heritage Month

The Alma College Diversity and Inclusion Office is partnering with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for an event in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The first ever NAHM Drum & Dance Presentation will...

Free Community College Tuition for 21+

A state program that awards free community college tuition for students 25 & older has been expanded, temporarily. Mid-Michigan College is urging those eligible to take advantage of it, now. Gov. Whitmer’s allowing free...

“Hope Not Handcuffs” Event – Thursday 6pm

A statewide program that assists law enforcement agencies find viable treatment options for those seeking help for drugs/alcohol addiction is coming to Gratiot County. “Hope Not Handcuffs” founded by Families Against Narcotics in 2017,...

Midland man may be eligible for mental health court

A Midland man with 6 felonies may be eligible for mental health court on charges of breaking into a home and retreating to wearing the homeowners clothing, insisting he lived there. 36 year old...

Alma Walgreen’s confirmed closure

Walgreen’s corporate office has confirmed they will be closing their location in Alma. Employees were told they weren’t allowed to comment to the local media. Corp. spokesman said every effort to retain Alma employees...