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Brazilian Variant Of Coronavirus Found In Michigan
Michigan has reported the state’s first confirmed case of a coronavirus variant that was initially identified in Brazil. The variant appears to be more contagious than other strains, and there are concerns it might...
Houghton Lake Assisted Living Employee Arrested
A former employee of an assisted living facility is facing charges after thousands of dollars were stolen from a resident. 45-year-old Julie Ann Whitfold was arrested after being accused of stealing from a resident...
Field Of Honor Returns
Last year, Alma Elks Lodge #1400 was forced to cancel its annual "Field of Honor " due to the pandemic. This year, members are planning on having the event on schedule even though some...
Summit Smokehouse Closed Again
Summit Smokehouse in Mt Pleasant, who temporarily closed last week, has announced they are closed again and no reopen date scheduled. The reason, another possible COVID-19 exposure. They are making sure all staff are...
Chiodo To Be Honored At CMU
The community is working to honor broadcaster Don Chiodo. Chiodo died in a car crash in December of 2019. Friends and family are raising money to name a piece of Central Michigan University after...
SNAP Benefits Expand Starting April 1st
Starting today, Michigan will expand food assistance eligibility to financially struggling college students. College students may be eligible for SNAP benefits if their families can’t contribute to their college costs or they are considered...
Blue Lake Tavern Catches Fire
Crews had to shut down part of M-20 from 90th Avenue to 120th Avenue for a restaurant fire. The Blue Lake Tavern caught fire and central dispatch said they got the first call around...
Rite Aid and Alma College Team Up For Vax Clinic
Rite Aid and Alma College will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for residents of the city of Alma (18and older) on Tuesday, April 6, and Wednesday, April 7, at the college’s Remick Heritage Center...
CMU Hires Outside Investigation Company
Central Michigan University is hiring an outside company to investigate recent allegations against a Lansing based public relations firm. Five women who worked for Vanguard Public Affairs say the company’s president, TJ Buckholz, a...
CMDHD Reports B.1.1.7 Variant In Clare Co.
Central Michigan District Health Department has reported that the B.1.1.7 variant has been identified in four of its six counties: Clare, Osceola, Gladwin and Roscommon. The B.1.1.7 variant is believed to have emerged in...
