Clare County Woman Accused of Embezzling Faces 10 Years
The woman charged with embezzling nearly $40,000 from the Clare County Moose Lodge is expected in court today. TV 9 and 10 reports that Melissa Washburn admitted to embezzling up to $15,000, but it’s...
CMU To Name Permanent President Friday
Central Michigan University will be naming their new, permanent president Friday. The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees has scheduled a special formal session starting at 10 a.m. in the Park Library Auditorium and...
Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect Today
A nationwide ban on smoking inside any public housing unit – or within 25 feet of them – goes into effect today. Violators could face eviction if caught. Housing and Urban Development enacted the...
Midland Pizzeria Catches Fire
A fire ripped through Furlo’s Pizza and Pasta early Monday morning in Midland County. Both lanes of Isabella Road were closed at Vance Road due to the blaze. Midland County Firefighters are investigating the...
CMU Names Interim President
Central Michigan University has named their interim president until a permanent one is found. Executive Vice President and Provost Michael Gealt (gelt) was appointed interim president Monday. He will serve starting Wednesday, Aug. 1.
Voters In Gratiot County Have Ballot Issues
A millage for MSU extension and Greater Gratiot Development will be on the ballot for Gratiot County voters August 7th. The Morning Sun says if approved the .5 mills through 2022 would generate approximately...
Courts Gives Okay To Move Ahead In Gym Lawsuit
A Midland woman’s lawsuit against Planet Fitness in Midland can go forward after the Michigan Board of Appeals made the okay. The woman sued the gym after they ended her membership in 2015 for...
Interim President To Be Announced At CMU
The search for a President continues at Central Michigan University. However, CMU Trustees are to announce an interim president this week until they find one. A special forum session is set for 2pm today...
Chemical Bank Moves Headquarters from Midland to Detroit
After being headquartered in Midland for more than 100 years, Chemical Financial Corp. will be moving to Detroit. The company says it plans to retain 500 Midland employees and gain 500 Detroit employees. The...
Alma To Allow Medical Marijuana Facilities
After a 6-1 vote medical marijuana facilities will be allowed in Alma’s city limits. Now, commissioners and city staff will work toward creating a committee to implement an application process. the next commission meeting...