Sunday, October 20, 2024

Fines reduced against family farms

The Michigan House of Reps has approved legislation that would reduce fines levied against family farms that fail to properly report a workplace death of an immediate family member, within the currently required 8-hour...

Sheriff announces to seek 5th term

Clare County Sheriff John S. Wilson has announced that he’ll seek his 5th term as Clare County Sheriff. He’s a lifelong resident of Clare County.  He started in law enforcement in the 8th grade...

Two Mid-Michigan communities awarded state grants

Two Mid-Michigan communities are among 100 municipalities that have been awarded significant state grants.  The city of Harrison will receive $550-thousand and Alma to pick up $323-grand from the Michigan Department of Labor &...

State Theatre in Bay City files for bankruptcy

The historic State Theatre in downtown Bay City announced they were ceasing operations & filing for bankruptcy following months of financial problems, including lawsuits from artists who said they were never paid for performing....

Midland Comic Con hosted over 5K people

The Midland Mall hosted their Comic Con event this past weekend. Organizer Paul King said the hardest part of coordinating it was gathering all the vendors & volunteers. There were about 90 vendors on...

Body found in Jasper Township

Midland County Sheriff’s deputies aren’t releasing info regarding a woman whose body was found in a Jasper Township house following a fire on Feb. 20th!  Captain Shannon Guilbeaux said the autopsy is complete, but...

Woman accused of child abuse could face 10 years

An Isabella County woman accused of fracturing her child’s skull is heading to trial. 24-year-old, Michelle Lynne Parcher, waived a district court hearing last week & is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, on...

Mt. Pleasant & Isabella County to receive marijuana funding

Isabella County & the city of Mt. Pleasant are among 269 Michigan municipalities getting funding from Michigan Regulation & Taxation of Marijuana Act.  Isabella County will receive just over $345 thousand while the city...

Bay City woman on “Wheel of Fortune” wins big

A Bay City woman has struck it huge on the show “Wheel of Fortune!” Heather Zywicki was on the show which aired on Feb. 23rd, where she won $20,200. She filled out a form...

Michigan to receive more than $45M in grants and loans

Michigan will receive more than $45 million in grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to bring high-speed internet and clean water to rural communities. They are to provide $9.7 million...