Joe Walters
Nomination Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available
City Commission nomination petitions for the November 5th election are now available at the City Clerk’s office inside City Hall, from 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Completed petitions can be filed...
Evart motorcyclist killed after trying to avoid deer in the road
Last Sunday evening just after 5, deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident in Chippewa Township. Deputies said Dustin Hyden from Evart was traveling east on 20 Mile Road...
What you need to know about the DJI drone ban in the U.S.
The U.S. government may ban DJI drones, concerned that China is collecting information through them. This would impact several areas of the consumer market and commercial drone market. Following unanimous approval by the House...
You may be eligible for $349 from Apple but time to apply is running...
The Deadline to sign up for part of a $35 million class action settlement against Apple related to certain iPhones is one week away. The settlement comes after a 2019 lawsuit that alleged Apple’s...
Crews will survey streams to find lampreys
The continuing battle against sea lampreys soon will come to locations in the local area. Between June 4th and 13th… a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assessment crew will conduct work in the Chippewa...
MDHHS warns to avoid foam in water this summer as it can contain PFAS
With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommends residents and visitors avoid foam on Michigan water bodies such as lakes, rivers and streams. Natural foam is usually off-white and/or brown,...
Motorcyclist badly injured in crash with semi-truck in Isabella County
A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after crashing into a semi-truck in Isabella County, last Thursday morning. The Isabella County Sheriff's Office says a 26-year-old man from Farwell was riding a motorcycle on Coleman north...
Michigan could ban pet store animal sales under new legislation
Michigan lawmakers heard a proposal Wednesday to ban pet shops from selling dogs, cats and rabbits, a policy animal rights supporters say would save animals from possibly inhumane conditions. Pet stores would still be...
New proposals would worsen penalties for animal abuse in Michigan
State legislators heard a proposal Tuesday to worsen penalties for types of animal abuse. The bills would amend Michigan’s sentencing guidelines and allow judges to impose longer sentences for first-time offenses and increase penalties...
Michigan’s tribal casinos report slight decline in gaming payments
For the second straight year, Michigan’s tribal casinos reported a slight decrease in payments to local governments. The 23 Class III tribal casinos remitted $30.3 million of winnings to local governments in 2023. That’s...
