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Lake County man to be sentenced after killing his friend!

A man from Lake County will be sentenced after shooting his friend, killing him, while they were drinking at home near Luther, Michigan.  Dwayne Edwin Strandell plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter. He’ll be sentenced...

A new rule from Pres. Biden could put more money in Michiganders pockets!

A new rule from the Biden Administration could put more money in the pockets of some Michigan workers, while businesses prepare for changes to their payroll.  The U.S. Department of Labor announced that their raising...

Trump is planning a rally for next Weds here in Mid-Michigan!

Former president Trump will be returning to mid-Michigan next Wednesday (5/1) with a rally in Freeland. It’ll take place at Avflight Saginaw Hangar & MBS Int’l Airport. Doors are set to open at 2pm....

Midland business owner runs for County Commission!

Midland resident & local business owner, John Levy, has announced his campaign as a Republican candidate for Midland County Commission District 7.  John owns & operates Three Bridges Distillery & Tap Room (Midland) &...

Krist Oil brings freshness to Mt Pleasant!

Krist Oil may soon be adding a gas station to the Union Township Area. The company primarily has stations in the UP, but they plan to tear down several dilapidated commercial & residential buildings...

Gratiot County Sheriff is not seeking re-election

Incumbent Gratiot County Sheriff, Mike Morris has announced he’s not seeking re-election.  He’s held the post for the past six years. Current Gratiot County Jail Administrator, Joe Vozer, Alma Transit Director, Brett Baublitz &...

Proposal allowing natural landscaping is moving forward

Mt. Pleasant city commissioners are moving forward with a proposed ordinance to allow natural landscaping, after a discussion Monday night about an added proposal that failed to garner support.  Commissioners didn’t agree with Mt....

Isabella County treasurer is not seeking re-election

Isabella County will have a new prosecutor & treasurer next year as our current one, David Barberi, says he’s not seeking re-election. He plans to return to his family’s private law practice with his...

Shepherd woman serving time for debit card theft

A Shepherd woman who’s serving prison time for stealing from a Mt. Pleasant school’s PTO and has at least four prior convictions for theft, is again in trouble with the law. Krystal Lyn Carpenter...

Student apprehended for bringing a firearm to school

A 17-year old student at Oasis High School in Mt. Pleasant is in custody & cooperating with investigators after they found a gun in his backpack, yesterday morning.  A school administrator contacted officers around...