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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Minimum wage change for Michigan

Laws passed this past year will go into effect here in Michigan in just a couple weeks.  The state’s minimum wage law goes into effect on January 1st. The wages will rise from $10.10...

Facebook live for Aquatic Center

Mid-Michigan Aquatics Recreational Authority is inviting the community to join a FB Live event, tonight at 6:30pm, to learn about the initiative to build a new state-of-the-art Community Aquatic Center here in Mt. Pleasant. ...

Residents beware of fraudulent companies

Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel is warning state residents of a duct cleaning service scam.  Some fraudulent companies are launching pop up ads on social media groups & neighborhood platforms, suggesting someone in their...

DNR officer charged with 2 felonies

A 22-year-old Michigan DNR conservation officer has been charged with (2) felonies in connection with a shooting in Mecosta County this past May.  22 year-old Ryan Cox of Macelona has been arraigned on (1)...

Rail service coming to Mid-Michigan

Passenger rail service for mid-Michigan has been on the docket for the past 10+ years & now it looks like it’ll be a thing soon. Much of the planning has already taken place that...

Congrats to new Executive Director, in Midland!

The Humane Society of Midland County has a new leader. Executive Director, Jesse Fletcher, who was the former director of development and fundraising, has assumed the role.  She joined the organization last February with...

Charges dismissed on Monday following Sunday morning stabbing!

Charges were dismissed on Monday against (2) Saginaw County men charged with assault less than murder, in connection with an early Sunday morning stabbing. An 18-year old St. Charles man & a 20-year old...

Congrats to a Mt. Pleasant High School Educator!

An Isabella County educator known for going above & beyond for his students & school has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. John Klak, teaches English & theatre...

Early voting for Michiganders coming in February!

A change to the Michigan constitution has paved a way for early voting in February but has raised another issue, election workers. Volunteers are being taken right now. Early voting will take place Feb....

5-year-old left alone tragically passed

A 5-year-old child from Detroit is dead after police say he shot himself in the face with an unsecured gun after his parents allegedly left him and his siblings alone in their apartment, on...