Alma Public Schools Bond Projects Begin in June
Alma Public Schools plan to start work on some buildings in June. The School Board unanimously approved a $564,000 contract with KL Design Group for $10 million worth of bond projects. Improvements include new...
Breckenridge Man Faces Charges For Raping Child
A former Breckenridge foster father faces sentencing next month for sexual assault charges toward children. 58-year-old David Coyle pleaded no contest to two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct with two victims under...
Furnace Light Leads to Clare County House Fire
A Clare County home went up in flames after a man tried to light his furnace. After Joseph Moore and a neighbor hit the pilot light on his furnace, they turned up the thermostat...
Mt Pleasant Man Dies From Heroin Overdose
A 27-year-old Mt Pleasant man died on Saturday after overdosing on heroin. Ridge Jackson was remembered by family and friends as a loving father and talented artist. Toxicology results are pending, but police did...
Man Remains Jailed After Dropping Toy Gun at Police Office
A man remains jailed after dropping a look-alike pistol behind at the Mt Pleasant Police Department last week. Charges against 21-year-old William Gonzales were delayed on Friday when he refused to appear by video...
Mt Pleasant Commissioners Introduce Trash Amendment
The Mt Pleasant City Commission introduced an ordinance amendment to restrict trash pickup in residential areas and adjacent commercial areas. The amendment would restrict pickup outside of the hours of 7:00AM and 8:00PM. A...
Rare Phenomenon in Pine River Garners National Attention
A rare phenomenon in Vestaburg has garnered national attention from scientists. An ice disk in the shape of a perfect circle has formed in the Pine River at the Schmied Road bridge east of...
No Current Plans Set For Former Chippewa Lanes Property
LaBelle Realty says no plans have been made at this time for the property where Chippewa Lanes once stood. The bowling alley closed in August, and after LaBelle purchased the property on October 31st,...
Two Isabella County Men Sentenced in Federal Court
Federal Judge Thomas Ludington was busy on Thursday sentencing two Isabella County men to prison terms. 22-year-old Jake Detzler of Mt Pleasant received a 20 year sentence for two abusive sexual contact convictions. 26-year-old...
Kaya Coffee House Could Face Relocation
Kaya Coffee House in Mt Pleasant could face relocation if a deal is reached for the property they currently rent. Building owner Brad Ballein is in talks to sell the property with the building,...