Pay increase for teachers in Michigan
Michigan is one of 21 states paying their teachers more than the National average salary, after adjusting for wage & cost-of-living differences. The average teacher salary in the state is $70,000, while the national...
Coleman man convicted
A one-day jury trial led to a conviction of a 25-year-old Coleman man for larceny & receiving & concealing stolen property. Jordan Harley Wells was convicted on both counts before Judge Michael Carpenter. Sentencing...
Fill-A-Mayflower has record number!
Residents from Mid-Michigan assisted with our “Fill A Mayflower” food & care store item drive on Friday, outside of Ric's Food Center that benefit the United Way of Gratiot & Isbella Counties. A record...
Asbestos clearing to cost $1.2M
A Gladwin County-based contractor will soon begin clearing the Isabella County Administration Building of asbestos which’ll cost $1.2 million. Commissioners recently approved the bid from Quality Environmental Services of Beaverton, 1 of 4 firms...
Almont man airlifted to the hospital after falling out of his tree stand!
A man from Almont was airlifted to a hospital yesterday in Roscommon County after he suffered incapacitating injuries when he fell out of his tree stand. The 61-year-old fell approximately 25-feet, but he was...
Ashman & Rodd streets in Midland won’t be changing!
A motion to convert Ashman & Rodd streets in Midland from a 1-way to a 2-way ended up failing in a 4-1 vote by the council on Monday night. Mayor Maureen Donker cast the...
A grant has been awarded through the R.A.H.S.!
The Remus Area Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Michigan Nonprofit Relief Fund, established by the MNA & LEO. The grant will be used toward a marketing & strategic plan while...
Congrats to Steve Sopocy!
Gratiot County has a new member of the County Board of Commissioners but now they’re looking for a new undersheriff. The board voted 4-0 to appoint current Undersheriff, Steve Sopocy to fill the District4...
Midland Santa Parade – November 18th!
The Midland Santa Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, starting at 10am. Santa will cruise through the city starting at the Midland High School. He’ll be preceded in the 3 mile parade by 88...
Midland man pled guilty for sexual conduct
A 28-year-old Midland man has pled guilty to felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct, before Midland Judge, Stephen Carras. Austin Stowe was arrested after his plea & lodged in the Midland Co. Jail without bond,...