Thursday, October 31, 2024

Johnson’s Automotive Repair Announces New Location in Mount Pleasant, MI

There’s another automotive shop coming to Mt. Pleasant! Johnson's Automotive Repair will open at the end of August at 617 East Pickard Street. For more information about the new Mount Pleasant location visit their...

Gov. Whitmer signs $23.4B education budget including free community college, pre-K

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed the $23.4 billion education spending plan for 2025 that includes free pre-K for many families and free community college education. The budget, which goes into effect Oct. 1, also...

Lake Superior State University celebrates launch of space certificate program

Lake Superior State University has announced the successful completion of the first cohort of its space certificate program. The program offers the opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in space operations, mission...

Whitmer endorses Harris, shuts down VP speculation

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination Monday, ending a cycle of speculation that she may seek higher office. Whitmer, whose comments were reported by the Detroit News, said...

JOE BIDEN WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION, ENDORSES VP KAMALA HARRIS

President Joe Biden ended several weeks of speculation and pressure about his presidential campaign yesterday when he withdrew from the Presidential race. Posting on his official X account, Biden said that “while it has...

International Bridge Walk was canceled this year but will return in June 2025

The International Bridge Administration and the chambers of commerce of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan and Ontario on Friday announced the next International Bridge Walk will take place Saturday, June 28th, 2025. This year’s walk,...

Police identify Clare hit-and-run driver accused of injuring motorcyclist and passenger

Last Thursday around 11:23 p.m., a serious accident occurred at the intersection of 5th and McEwan in the city of Clare. Thomas Vernon Claringbold III of Clare, who fled the scene, was quickly located...

Tahquamenon Falls staff ID’s adorable thieves who’ve been stealing shoes this summer

If you’ve been camping at the Rivermouth campground at Tahquamenon Falls State Park this summer and lost some shoes, staff may have just found the thief who made away with your footwear. A collection...

Gladwin issues boil water advisory after water main leak

The city of Gladwin on Thursday said they had a leak in a water main in the area of First Street, north to Fifth Street and from Bowery Avenue, east to M18. The city’s...

Bill Shepler, co-founder of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, dies at 92

Bill Shepler, co-founder and captain of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, died at 92 years old. In a post, Shepler’s Ferry said “Bill’s dedication and passion for connecting people to the beauty of Mackinac Island...