Kyle Sandel
Police Investigate Single Vehicle Crash
The Michigan State Police Lakeview Post is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Montcalm County’s Maple Valley Township Saturday evening. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver is currently...
Hospitals Get State Grant Money
McLaren Central Michigan and Mid Michigan Health Clare and Alma are 3 of the 51 hospitals to get state grants. Each hospital should get over $250,000 for COVID 19 testing and preparations.
21K At Bridge Walk
According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, an estimated 21,000 Michiganders attended the annual Labor Day bridge walk after it’s year hiatus. A change this year, people could walk at their own pace and could...
CMU Announces Second Vaccine Incentive Program Winner
Central Michigan University has announced the second winner of their vaccine incentive program. Hunter Russell, a senior from Portland, has won the grand prize of a scholarship’s equivalent to a full year of tuition....
Midland County ESA Prepping Staff for Possible Virtual Learning
Midland County ESA is preparing for the possibility of virtual learning with the rising number of local COVID-19 cases. But it has no intention of going virtual at this time. They just are preparing...
CMU’s Executive Vice President and Provost Steps Down
CMU’s executive vice president and provost today announced her decision to step down from her role, effective Dec.. 31. Mary C. Schutten joined CMU in 2019. A committee will be selected soon to search...
IRS Receives Record Number of Complaints Regarding Economic Impact Payment Scams
The Internal Revenue Service has seen a record number of complaints about Economic Impact Payments scams in June and July. Recent scam reports include text messages stating that a taxpayer is eligible for a...
Automakers Temporarily Close Factories Due to Global Computer Chip Shortage
The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks. General Motors announced Thursday that it would pause production at eight of...
Isabella County Judge Denies Ballot Change Request
An Isabella County judge has denied a request to keep a question that could increase marijuana shops from 3 to 10 off the ballot. Judge Mark Duthie ruled against it Tuesday. The question will...
Vandals Hit Bundy Hill
Vandals pulled out rocks along a trail and broke the corner of a monument atop Bundy Hill in Isabella County. The Chippewa Watershed Conservancy said the monument and rocks appeared to have been hit...
