Northern Michigan police vehicles, boat up for auction
Six government vehicles and a boat are up for auction in Northern Michigan. The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office shared the surplus auction with followers on social media. Most of the vehicles were part of...
Community solar plan could expand access and reduce costs, lawmakers say
Michigan lawmakers are considering an energy plan to support community solar, a program that allows those without their own solar panels to effectively utilize solar power from a third party. The proposals would establish...
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...