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...
15-year-old charged for murder
A 15-year-old has been charged as an adult with murder in the death of a Michigan election canvasser he is accused of shooting after asking the worker for a dollar. He was arraigned on...
Gladwin Community Schools bond proposal approved
The February 2024 bond proposal for Gladwin Community Schools moved forward in its process during the Board of Education’s regularly scheduled meeting, this past Monday. The board approved a motion to move ahead with...
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...
New VP for Alma College
An Alma College, CMU grad & longtime fundraising professional has been named the VP for advancement at Alma College. Robert W. Murray will start his duties on October 31st. He returns to the college...
Asbestos found in Isabella County Building
The Isabella County Building was evacuated yesterday morning after County Administrator, Nicole Frost, said there was asbestos found during maintenance of the heating & cooling system. Air quality testing is underway to determine if...
Detroits automakers lay off 4,800’ish workers!
Detroit’s 3 automakers have laid off roughly 4,800 workers at factories that are NOT among the plants that have been hit by the UAW strike, which is going into it’s 5th week. Job cuts...