Lizz Galea
Lawsuit against former Republican Party leader
The recently installed acting chair of Michigan’s Republican Party and others in the state GOP are suing to get the group’s former leader, Kristina Karamo, officially declared as being removed from the post. Melinda...
Alma High School awarded grant
Alma High School has received funding that will give students hands-on experience growing native wildflowers & establishing a habit for imperiled insect pollinators & monarch butterflies. Alma is only (1) of (16) schools in...
Production cut for F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup
Ford is cutting production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after weaker-than-expected electric vehicle sales. Ford sold just over 24,000 Lightnings last year, up 55% from 2022. But dealers are reporting slower sales and...
Meridian Public Schools future plans
The strategic planning process is in its beginning stages at Meridian Public Schools. The board of education & other groups had some early input on what they would like to see the district go...
Shorter sentences for inmates
More than 250 people serving life prison sentences will get an opportunity for shorter terms after a major decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals came through last week. The courts 2-1 opinion came...
Special Olympics of Michigan basketball tournament
Shepherd Public Schools hosted a basketball tournament in a few of their gyms on Saturday, for the Special Olympics of Michigan. Over 20 teams from around the state competed throughout the day. Special Olympics...
Isabella Parks Master Plan
Isabella County Commissioners have adopted the 24-28 parks master plan, which outlines goals & objectives to promote healthy & enjoyable lifestyles for all residents & visitors of the county. They agreed to the goals...
Family members found dead in home
Three people, all related, were found dead inside an Oscoda County home in what MSP call a “possible suicide and double homicide!” The Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on E. Royal Oak Road...
Clare man arraigned
A Clare man was arraigned this week on charges after allegedly waving a knife & intimidating Amish residents on Healy Lake Road & other locations. The man caught was also arraigned on brandishing a...
Pet adoption fee nixed
Isabella County will no longer take a fee for every pet adopted from the Human Animal Treatment Society. Citing the administrative costs being more than the $15, county commissioners on Tuesday approved a request...