Joe Walters
Nominations needed for Athena Award
The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 28th annual Athena Award. It’s an award presented to a woman or man for professional excellence, community service and actively assisting women in...
Jail guard scheduled for court hearing
A Clare County jail guard is scheduled to be in court next month after being charged with sexually assaulting an inmate. Jake Alexander Tessner has been released from custody after posting a $50,000 bond...
Winter Weather Advisory for Mid-Michigan today!
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of Mid-Michigan with the expectation of heavy snow to fall here today. The Advisory says we could see up to 7” of...
Mt. Pleasant CVB announces grant applications are being accepted!
The Mt. Pleasant CVB has announced their Destination Development Grant applications are now being accepted! The CVB supports the development of area attractions, events, amenities, hospitality services & other related tourism projects. Eligible applicants...
Local school shuts down on Thursday!
Sacred Heart Academy school was empty yesterday as classes were cancelled to avoid “threats” to Dominick Thrasher, who was scheduled to speak at the school; however the Diocese of Saginaw, issued the closure order...
Local elementary school student passes; community mourns!
A letter released yesterday from Mt. Pleasant Public Schools, stated that 3rd grade student Zade Bachleder, had passed away. The principal, school counselor & his teacher are planning to spend time with the students...
Superintendent resigns position!
And Joseph Passalacqua, Superintendent from Beaverton Schools, has resigned. He put in his letter, Wednesday, stating “personal reasons” for his departure! He served in this role for several years & provided excellent leadership to...
Man dies in highway car crash
A 68-year-old man from Romulus has died following a crash involving children in Saginaw County. He was driving a 2012 Chevy 2500 Express van NB on Dixie Highway when he lost control, slid sideways...
Man charged with discharging his gun goes before judge
After reportedly discharging his gun in a grocery store last month, a Midland man was arraigned yesterday morning on the charge. 38-year-old Daniel Marks was issued a $500 bond on the misdemeanor charge of...
Driver position for Material Recovery Facility is no longer available
Jake Borton, the director of the Isabella County Material Recovery Facility, says he’s been searching for the past (9) months to find a part-time driver for the facility, to no avail. Borton has now...
