Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Tragic end to a Labor Day weekend!

A family's vacation on Lake Superior took a tragic turn over the weekend, when a kayak capsized, killing the father and three young children and leaving the mother as the sole survivor. The family...

Suspect still being sought in Clare!

Detectives in Clare County are searching for a man they say is suspected of stealing approximately $5,000 worth of items from Jay’s Sporting Goods, in Clare, on August 28th. The suspect is a male...

New location for a well loved local business!

Mitchell's Gourmet Deli & Market, opened their 2nd location in the area, on Friday!  The new Mitchell’s is at the corner of High & Lincoln, in Mt. Pleasant! You can pick up homemade sandwiches,...

61st annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is today!

Today’s the Day for the 61st Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk!  The bridge will be closed from 6:30 til Noon today..However, if you are traveling in that direction & need to cross the bridge, look...

MDOT Easing Some Projects Statewide

To help ease traffic delays, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on about two-thirds of its road and bridge projects statewide. MDOT said 99 out of 133 projects statewide will...

E. Coli Levels High After Rainfall

With all the rainfall this past week, E. Coli levels have risen once again in the Chippewa River. The 2018 summer season was released Wednesday by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Samples, gathered Monday, were...

Medical Marijuana Procedures In Place By 2019 In Alma

Alma City Commission's medical marijuana licensing committee plans to have medical marijuana procedures set in place by Feb 1st 2019. They hope to gather an objective, get reviews from city departments, and articulate an...

Gas Leak In Alma Causes Evacuation

A mid day gas leak Tuesday forced an evacuation of homes in Alma. The leak occurred after workers were digging during a sidewalk renovation project. There was no threat to area residents after Consumers...

DALMAC Cyclists On Way To Mackinaw

DALMAC bicyclists will be stopping by Alma and Vestaburg Wednesday and Thursday, respectively if weather permits. The tour takes riders from Lansing to Mackinaw City and about 20 mid Michigan bicyclists will be joining the...

Welcome Weekend Police Calls Decrease

There was a decrease in police calls this year during CMU’S Welcome Weekend. Officials say the reason for the 40% drop in calls was likely due to ordinance enforcement. The Mt Pleasant Police Dept...