FASFA deadlines changes
Students & college financial aid advisors are working on understanding new rules for the federal government’s form for handing out financial aid. The deadlines for FAFSA were moved from Oct 1st to January 1st,...
CMU students and staff protest racism
Students at CMU held signs that decried racism and chanted songs for justice. More than 100 students, faculty & staff walked through campus with their voices bouncing off the buildings. Volunteers were on hand...
Beaverton Schools pays former Superintendent
Beaverton Schools Board of Education agreed to pay former Superintendent, Joe Passalacqua $63,000 and write him a positive recommendation letter, according to a separation agreement. He resigned during a special board meeting back on...
Bank robber faces federal court
A Mt. Pleasant man charged with bank theft and another crime in federal court faces sentencing in July after entering a plea last month. Anthony Demasi is scheduled to be sentenced on July 18th,...
Gratiot Area’s Athena Award ceremony announcement
The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce will honor 1 local resident with the 28th Annual Athena Award, during a noon luncheon on Thursday at Masonic Pathways Doig Chapel. The honor goes to a person...
Alma College President steps down
Alma College President Jeff Abernathy has announced he will step down at the end of the 24-25 academic year. He’s been President for the past 14 years. He says he wants to return to...
Ongoing Investigation For A Crash in Portage, MI
One person has died & another was hospitalized yesterday afternoon after a motorcycle & vehicle collided near Oakland Drive & Ridgefield Avenue in Portage, MI. The incident occurred around 120pm. Authorities continue to investigate...
Multiple Fatalities, Several Injured After Woman Drove Into Building
A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured over the weekend, after a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into their birthday party, Saturday, at a boat club here...
Mt. Pleasant Woman Won Big In Powerball
A 41-year-old Mt. Pleasant woman has won $150,000 after buying a Powerball lottery ticket & forgetting about it. Jennifer Horton matched (4) white balls & the Powerball in the January 20th drawing; winning $50,000...
Alma High School Girls’ Basketball Coach Fired
Last week, Alma High School girls' basketball coach, was fired from her head coaching position after (3) years as the head. Alaina Sunken led the Panthers to an overall record of 40-27. She also...