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No New COVID Cases
No new COVID-19 deaths were reported across Isabella, Gratiot and Clare counties on Thursday afternoon, and just a handful of new confirmed cases across the three. In Clare County, there were also no new...
Whitmer Gives Virtual State of the State
For the third time, Governor Gretchen Whitmer held her State of the State address from the State Capitol in Lansing. However, it was different this year as it was held virtually. Whitmer didn’t come...
Pizza Hut Closing?
On Tuesday, news broke that the Pizza Hut chain planned to add Detroit-style pizza to its menu nationwide. However, all the signage has been removed from the Mt Pleasant restaurant, but no comment was...
RISE Advocacy Teaming Up With Mt P Police
R.I.S.E. Advocacy, formerly known as Women’s Aid Service, is piloting a Domestic Assault Response Team program in partnership with the Mt. Pleasant Police Department. The organization covers Isabella, Clare, and Gratiot counties. The program...
Recall Efforts Of Vice Mayor Won’t Move Forward
Calls for Amy Perschbacher's removal from the city commission and an attempt by a resident to recall her won't move forward. City Attorney Mike Homier expects to issue an opinion on other possible forms...
Police Warn of COVID Vaccination Sign Up Scam
The Midland Police Department has learned that several elderly residents have received a call from an individual claiming to represent the Midland County Department of Public Health and asking the recipient to provide personal...
Almost Half of Deaths In Mid Mich. At Long Term Facilities
Nearly half of mid-Michigan COVID deaths are from long term care facilities. The largest number of deaths was 28 at the Masonic Center Care Center, where 68 residents and 74 staff contracted COVID-19 in...
CMDHD Says Clinic Link Not For Everyone
The Central Michigan District Health Department has been made aware that someone has placed a link on Facebook directing people to sign up for a vaccination clinic. These are not legitimate as clinics are...
2nd Medical Marijuana Operation Ok’d
The Alma city commission has given approval for the city's second medical marijuana grow facility. The approval will let Bayside Cultivators, LLC 18 months to complete the remaining city and state requirements to receive...
17 Cases of COVID-19 Variant In Michigan
There are now 17 total cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 that have been identified in Michigan. The Washtenaw County Health Department has identified 13 and Wayne County has identified four cases of the...
