Joe Walters
Mt. Pleasant store closed as rue21 files bankruptcy
Fashion retailer rue21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a third time and is closing all of its stores, including their Mt. Pleasant location along with 18 others in Michigan. Reuters reported the...
CMU receives millions in largest-ever donation
CMU’s School of Medicine received its largest donation ever – $5.1 million. The donation comes from the estate of Bruce E. Livingston and will be used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the...
‘Arrive Alive Tour’ to be at Montabella High School
Students at Montabella High School will soon be able to experience the dangers of drunk, distracted and drugged driving without the true-life consequences. The “Arrive Alive Tour” will be at the school from 8:30...
Isabella Parks and Rec to apply for grant for trail improvements
In an effort to continue improvements to the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, Isabella County Parks and Recreation officials are hoping to obtain funding from a local non-profit agency. Isabella County commissioners during a regular...
Horse killed, driver injured in crash after horses escape from enclosure
Troopers said a horse was killed in a crash after escaping from an enclosure. Michigan State Police were called to Blanchard Road outside Mt. Pleasant around 5:15 last Saturday morning. They said a man...
Short-term rental regulations unlikely to come before summer tourism kicks off
Legislation being considered in the State House would establish an additional 6% tax on booking a short term rental that goes almost entirely to local governments. This would be in addition to the state’s...
Social Security now expected to run short on funds in 2035, one year later...
A report released yesterday shows that the trust funds the Social Security Administration relies on to pay benefits are now projected to run out in 2035, one year later than previously projected. On the...
‘Kay’s Way’ to help abuse, domestic violence survivors
The Annual Kay’s Way supply drive, organized by the Mt. Pleasant Women’s Initiative, is happening now until May 24th. It all goes towards supporting survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, as...
One dead after car rolls several times in Isabella County
A one-car rollover crash in Isabella County took one man’s life over the weekend on Saturday. It happened near the intersection of Blanchard and Britton roads. When first responders arrived, they found a 62-year-old...
Gratiot Players to bring Willy Wonka to Strand Theater
With nearly 50 actors on stage and two dozen or more people working behind the scenes, Gratiot County Players is bringing Willy Wonka to Alma’s Strand Theater. Opening night is May 10th. Find their...
