Alma Offers Dial-A-Ride for Medical Transportation
Residents of Alma who need non-emergency medical transportation can now receive the service through Dial-A-Ride. City manager Phil Moore said the door-to-door service is being used because of a need in the community. The...
Farwell Man in Jail After Stabbing
A 32-year-old Farwell man awaits charges in Clare County Jail after allegedly stabbing a Clare man early on Sunday night. Police were called to a home in the 300 block of West State Street...
Neighbor Shoots Clare County Trailer
A Clare County family says a neighbor shot at their trailer Thursday night. The neighbor called 911 saying the family shot his dog, and retaliated by firing his own gun. When deputies arrived at...
Mt Pleasant Chamber Seeks Award Nominations
The Mt Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for numerous awards, including the Citizen of the Year. Plans are currently underway for the awards banquet, set for March 4th at the Mt Pleasant...
2,200 Students Graduate From CMU
More than 2,200 students graduated from Central Michigan University on Saturday. Graduates in the 9:00AM ceremony received a commencement address from Nick Krzyaniak (kriz-an-iack), the general manager of Danone North America. Author Christine Holton...
Wilderness First Responders Recertified at CMU
Wilderness First Responders were busy at Central Michigan University’s campus on Sunday taking recertification classes. Wilderness First Responders must recertify every three years. Their goal is to keep patients alive until they can be...
Texas Roadhouse to Open Monday
Texas Roadhouse in Mt Pleasant is set to open Monday afternoon. The steakhouse opens its doors at 4:00PM. An invitation-only pre-opening trailed staff on Friday and Sunday with all of the food going to...
More Winter Weather Ahead for Mid-Michigan
Another round of heavy snow and more frigid temperatures are on the horizon this weekend in mid-Michigan. The National Weather Service says eight inches of snow could fall between Friday evening and Saturday afternoon....
Judge Dismisses Target Starbucks Larceny Case
Charges were dismissed on Thursday for a Big Rapids man accused of trying to take money from the Starbucks inside the Mt Pleasant Target. Judge Eric Janes determined there was not probable cause to...
Mt Pleasant 2017 Operating Budget Approved, Some Dissent
Mt Pleasant City Commissioners approved the 2017 city budget by a 5-2 vote. Vice Mayor Allison Quast-Lents and Commissioner Jim Holton dissented. Quast-Lents raised concerns about rental housing fees, inspections and penalties that were...