Beal City’s little mathematician
Lian Frias, a 6th grader at Beal City Public School has been recognized for his efforts in a recent math contest. In the nationwide contest, Mr. Frias placed in the top 5 of 5-million...
Increase in gas prices
Michigan motorist saw gas prices rise over the weekend, to over 15 cents from this time last week. Michigan drivers are now paying, on average in this state, $2.96 a gallon. Motorists are paying...
Gratiot County’s master plan
Municipal leaders in Gratiot County have been working on updating the countywide master plan for the past several months. Now, it’s up to the citizens to offer their thoughts. A public input meeting will...
Arrests made in Saginaw following robberies
A man and woman from Saginaw were arrested following two armed robberies at separate gas stations, last week. It happened at the Marathon Station on Sheridan Road, and moments later another armed robbery at...
Possible grant for Tittabawassee River project
The Midland County Board of Commissioners said last week they’ll consider a recommendation to approve a grant subrecipient agreement with Four Lakes Task Force for the installation of a network of river gauges in...
Mt. Pleasant man & dog struck on Mission St.
A 39-year-old Mt. Pleasant man & his dog both died Thursday night after being hit by a car while crossing Mission Street. The victim slipped & fell while crossing the road with his leashed...
Menards employee’s fatal accident
A Menards employee in Michigan has died after falling about 20 feet while working on an elevated platform machine. This took place at the location in Orange Township around 8:42pm Tuesday evening. The 26-year-old...
Breckenridge man awaiting hearing
A Breckenridge man is lodged in the Midland County Jail on a $25,000 bond after allegedly trying to flee Walmart with 97 stolen items. 19-year-old, Devin Brown, was arraigned on Monday charged with retail...
Detroit Lions ticket scam
Detroit Lions fans should be on alert for fraudulent tickets to the Lions Playoff game, coming up this weekend. Attorney General, Dana Nessel, says it’s a total scam & they’re even on reputable sites...
Gratiot County Sheriff warns residents of telephone scam
The Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new telephone scam. The person who calls claims to be a deputy or Detective Simmons from the Sheriff’s Dept, telling them they have warrants...