Man plead guilty to 3 counts of sexual conduct
A volunteer for Midland’s Living Word Church has plead guilty to (3) counts of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct with (3) children under the age of 13. 44-year-old Brandon Saylor said he did it...
Former employee for Coleman Community Schools headed for trial
A former Coleman Community Schools employee charged with embezzlement said Thursday she will take her chances with a jury trial. 57-year-old Christine Johnson is accused of taking money from the district in Oct 2022....
Elwell man scheduled for sentencing
The Elwell man charged in the death of a Shepherd motorcyclist near (5) months ago has plead guilty. 29-year-old, Michael Duane Hulings, made his plea to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while...
DNR reports 30% decline in deer harvested
The Michigan DNR is reporting a decline in the number deer harvested throughout the state, with the 2023 deer season being no different. 590,000 hunters purchased deer tags last year but has declined about...
Chairwoman who was ousted was a “necessary” move
A Mt. Pleasant woman who was one of the leaders of an effort that got Michigan GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo ousted, said that the move was necessary for the party to move forward. Bree...
Shepherd woman faces multiple felonies
A Shepherd woman has been extradited from Indiana to Midland so she can face involuntary homicide/manslaughter & 2nd degree child abuse charged in connection with the Sept 2021 death of her 7-month-old-son. 25-year-old, Kayla...
“Match on Main” grants for Mid-Michigan
Business owners in downtown Clare, Harrison & Mt. Pleasant are being encouraged by the Middle Michigan Development Corp, to apply for “Match on Main” grants. Districts & certified communities can receive as much as...
Road bond proposal for Rolland Township
About 40 Rolland Township residents attended a meeting Wednesday night to learn more about a road bond proposal that will be on the February ballot. The Township is seeking residents to approve a 3...
New park equipment for Shepherd
Shepherd residents can expect new park equipment for this upcoming Spring. Over $14,600 worth of it will be added to Veteran’s Memorial Park on Wright Avenue. The funding comes from a grant from Mt....
Alternate locations for Isabella County offices
Isabella County administrator, treasurer, drain commissioner and register of deeds offices, are now open at a building on Pickard/Mt Pleasant; while other offices are operating from various locations during the shutdown of the administration...