Mackinac Bridge repaving completion delayed several weeks
The first season of a two-season repaving project on the Mackinac Bridge, originally scheduled to be completed by May 23, will not be complete until June 7. Live traffic camera views of the bridge,...
Income discrimination from landlords would be banned under state proposal
State legislators advanced a bill package this week to stem income-based housing discrimination. The proposals would prevent most landlords from not renting to individuals who receive legal income from assistance programs. Currently, landlords may...
Renaissance students, teachers build greenhouse
Blake Buzard’s dream is to one day be at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market with his students, selling produce they grow at Renaissance Public School Academy. That dream came a step closer to reality...
Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc., receives Business Clean Energy Award
After participating in energy demand and response, energy waster reduction and sustainability programs last year, the Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Incorporated, plant in Ithaca, Michigan was recently awarded the Business Clean Energy Award from...
10-year-old Ejected From Amish Buggy After Car Hits It
Last Sunday just after 8 pm, deputies were sent to Pierce Road near 160th Avenue in Mecosta county’s Austin Township for a report of a car and Amish buggy collision. Investigation found that a...
Michigan Health Department Warns of Dangers of Tick Bites
The Central Michigan District Health Department has issued a warning about an increase in ticks in the area due to mild winter and spring weather conditions. That raises concerns about the transmission of diseases...
Bird Flu Detected In Gratiot, Isabella County Cattle Herds
Avian Influenza - also known as Bird Flu - has spread to mid-Michigan cattle. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said the highly contagious virus was detected in dairy herds in both...
Mt. Pleasant Commission Keeps 2023 Millage Rate
Confident in their ability to maintain services at current costs, Mt. Pleasant city commissioners have decided to maintain the same tax rate as last year for property owners. In other action at Monday’s meeting,...
Biden and Trump Agree to 2 Presidential Debates
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on June 27, a historically early showdown that will set the tone for the final months of...
Internet Provider Gifts Generator to Village of Edmore
Point Broadband, some of the people that make getting online possible, have given the Village of Edmore a backup generator, totally free! The generator sits under the water tower and kicks in during blackouts,...