Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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...

Clare superintendent on leave; investigation under way

Clare Public Schools officials have confirmed that Superintendent Jim Walter is on administrative leave but are mum about why. The Clare Board of Education released a statement this week indicating Walter was put on...

Annual Lumberjack Festival returns to Farwell this weekend

The Farwell community is gearing up for their annual Lumberjack Festival. For more than 20 years, the festival has drawn thousands to the area for the weekend. A car show, farmers market, contests and...

County presents balanced budget proposal ahead of Aug. 6 vote

In June, Isabella County faced a nearly $591,000 budget deficit heading into fiscal year 2025. Under a revised draft budget presented to the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, that gap was closed. The draft...