Joe Walters
Safety, access top Mission Street survey
A survey from this week found that Mount Pleasant commuters overwhelmingly said safety is their top concern on Mission Street… Nearly 1,500 people participated as part of ongoing improvement planning for the north-south corridor....
Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club celebrates 100 years of community service
The Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The year-long celebration kicked off at the club’s first meeting of its fiscal year July 1. Plans for the centennial celebration include a...
IRS warns of new scams targeting tax professionals that can harm taxpayers
While phishing scams are known to target everyday Americans, the IRS issued a warning this week that tax professionals are now being targeted by scammers hoping to steal taxpayer information. If you believe that...
Wood Shop Social opens Mt. Pleasant’s first rooftop dining experience
Mt. Pleasant has its first rooftop dining experience thanks to Jim Wood, owner of Wood Shop Social. With a few new outdoor tables at the base of the exterior stairway, and around 50 chairs...
City approves changes to trash, recycling hauler
Starting with the new year, nearly 5,000 Mount Pleasant residences will have a new trash hauler. On Monday the City Commission approved a change to the city trash collection ordinance that tosses out the...
Democrats Introduce ‘Jordan D’s Law’ to Combat Online Sextortion
State Reps. John Fitzgerald, Kara Hope and Jenn Hill introduced a package of bills collectively known as “Jordan D’s Law,” aimed at combating the growing threat of online sextortion targeting minors and vulnerable individuals....
91 DNR parcels up for auction, including waterfront properties
A range of wooded and waterfront properties throughout Michigan will be available in upcoming public land auctions, from the Michigan DNR. In August and September, the DNR will auction off 91 parcels of vacant...
Consumers Energy plans to power 1500 fast charging stations for EVs by 2030
As the demand for electric and hybrid vehicles grows in Michigan, the demand for public charging stations is growing as well! Consumers Energy plans to power 1500 fast charging stations by 2030 to meet...
Local veteran wants to take those with PTSD from Hell to Paradise with charity...
In less than two weeks, a motorcycle ride across the state will raise awareness and money for veterans with PTSD. Veteran Scott Igo has been planning the ride for a few years, with hundreds...
Versiti Blood Center, desperately low on blood, asks for the public to donate
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is making an emergency appeal for blood donations. Versiti has less than a day’s supply of blood in stock, and needs your help to keep hospitals stocked. They say...
