Macomb County Couple Killed in Isabella County Crash
Two residents from Macomb County died Saturday night in a traffic crash in Chippewa Township. A driver ran a stop sign on Leaton Road north of Broomfield Road, and hit another vehicle, killing a...
Mark Ranzenberger Attorney Asks for Leniency
The attorney representing Mark Ranzenberger has asked a federal judge for leniency during his upcoming sentencing. Jeffrey Rupp cited Ranzenberger’s community service prior to his admission of possession of child pornography. As part of...
Alma to Pay For Majority of Sidewalk Project
The city of Alma will cover more than half the cost of a new sidewalk on Lincoln Avenue between Marshall Street and Van Buren road. The project totals more than $83,000. The city approved...
E coli in Chippewa River: Result of Illegal Dumping
According to folks at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality the high levels of E coli in the Chippewa River can be traced back to raw sewage being illegally dumped into the storm sewers...
Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Death of 23 Year Old Wheeler Man
Police are investigating the death of a 23 year old Wheeler man as he fell from the hood of a moving truck. The incident took place near 2:30 am in Midland County when a...
Mt Pleasant Doctor Faces Arrest Warrant
A Mt Pleasant doctor has a warrant out for his arrest after a seven month investigation led to charges that he over-prescribed addictive painkillers. Dr. Joseph Oesterling faces seven counts, and if convicted, could...
Midland Woman Faces Armed Robbery Charges
A 19-year-old Midland woman faces felony charges in connection with an August armed robbery at a city park. Nicole Luna faces charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and felony firearm stemming...
United Way Gives Mini-Grants to Gratiot and Isabella Teachers
The United Way of Gratiot and Isabella Counties awarded dozens of teachers with mini-grants over the past several weeks. Teachers in both counties applied for up to $500 each for various initiatives ranging from...
Michigan Gas Tax To Increase in 2017
The cost of vehicle registration isn’t the only travel related price increase coming in 2017. As part of the Michigan road improvement funding bill passed by the state congress nearly a year ago, the...
Thousands Lose Power Thanks to Heavy Winds
Strong winds and ice knocked out power for thousands of mid-Michigan residents on Monday night. Much of Shepherd went dark, along with some areas in northern Clare County and patches in Gratiot County. Some...