Woman lost her life in house fire
A Merrill woman is dead, following a fire at her home, late Saturday night. Officials say when they arrived on the scene, the home was already engulfed in flames. They had to knock down...
SVSU welcomes new VP
Saginaw Valley State University has concluded a national search for VP of enrollment management, by selecting Ken Fettig to serve in the role. He comes to SVSU from Fairmont State University in West Virginia,...
15-year-old runaway in St. Louis, MI
Police in St. Louis, MI are seeking tips to locate a 15-year-old runaway. Jazmine Rodriguez has been entered in the criminal justice database as a runaway and anyone caught harboring her will be prosecuted....
Isabella County man sentenced to prison
An Isabella County man is headed to federal prison after being sentenced in Bay City, for raping a minor. 39-year-old Jason Morris Pego plead guilty in June to aggravated sexual abuse of a victim...
Isabella County building remains closed
The Isabella County building remains closed due to asbestos found in the building last week. Most of the offices are temporarily operating from alternate locations.
Administration: Commission on Aging, 989-317-4053
Community Development: Commission on...
Child marriages banned in Michigan
Members of The Zonta Club of Midland were thrilled with the recent passage of a state law prohibiting marriage for anyone under the age of 18. This was a law they, along with fellow...
Hobby Lobby opened at Midland Mall
Hobby Lobby has opened their doors already, ahead of today’s scheduled grand opening, at the Midland Mall. They’ve been accepting customers for the past few days. They now join target, Planet Fitness & Barnes...
Four candidates running for Mt. Pleasant City Commission seats
Four candidates are running for seats on the Mt. Pleasant City Commission next month & precincts for the election will be consolidated. Incumbents, Brian Assman & Bryan Chapman face challengers Mike Kostrzewa & Grace...
St. Mary Catholic Church in Alma forced to close
Despite support from historic preservationists, it’s look more plausible that the former St. Mary Catholic Church in Alma won’t be saved in its current form. The “Nativity of the Lord” parish was formed 7...
Sanford man found not guilty
A 51-year-old man from Sanford was found not guilty of felony second-degree vulnerable adult abuse last Friday, following a 5-day trial. David Willett was charged with neglecting his 63-year-old disabled aunt, following an MSP...