Priest receives backlash after statement
An Isabella County priest who promised his parish he would better “vet” visitors after a local actor-turned-author, who happens to be gay, read to pre-school children, is taking heat from the public & his...
Midland Sheriff’s Office has a candidate
Midland County Sheriff’s Office Det. Scott Holzinger has filed to run for Midland County Sheriff in the upcoming November general election. The Republican candidate is a lifelong Midland county resident who wants to bring...
Gladwin School Board adds new members
Gladwin Community Schools Board of Education appointed a new member & discussed a plan for moving forward with the district operating millage & bond proposal. The 2 applicants up for new membership are Christopher...
Mt. Pleasant awarded grant to repair homes
A state grant program that started 4 years ago has resulted in more than $380,000 in exterior improvement project at 37 homes in the city of Mt. Pleasant. Repairs included roofs, porch & deck...
Creation Coffee will change locations
The Mt. Pleasant location for Creation Coffee will soon move to Mission Street from their Pickard Street location. 1720 S Mission is the proposed address, previously occupied by Smoothie King. Smoothie King closed a...
Improvements to a taxiway approved
City Commissioners approved (3) contracts for improvements of a taxiway at the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport. A unanimous vote with Mayor Amy Perschbacher & Vice-mayor Mary Alsager absent, approved contracts with the MDOT for...
Teacher dies in car crash
A music teacher from Nouvel Catholic Central died in a crash on Midland Road (M-47) on Sunday morning. A 20-22 Chevy Volt driving NB on Midland road crossed the center lane into the path...
Midland man sentenced to prison
A Midland man was sentenced to prison on (2) counts of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct involving (2) teenage girls, with one case occurring in the Midland High School Parking lot & the in...
New Gratiot County organization has their first meeting
A new organization formed in Gratiot County last year is ready to host a series of public meetings. Families Against Narcotics has scheduled their 1st Family Forum at 6:30pm on Monday, March 18th at...
MDOT representatives coming to Mt. Pleasant
Representatives from MDOT will be in Mt. Pleasant next week to provide info to the public on the upcoming second phase of improvements on East M-20. Staff will be at the Service Center, on...