Fundraiser efforts for Breckenridge house fire
Fundraising efforts are underway for the survivors of a Breckenridge house fire that claimed the life of a 34-year-old woman, last Wednesday morning. Her name is still being held due to receiving autopsy results,...
New radio tower for Isabella County
Construction of a new radio tower in Isabella County that will improve first responder communications is expected to begin within a few weeks. County commissioners paid a third milestone, last week, of $439 thousand...
Proposal to end daylight savings for Michigan
State Sen. Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) has introduced a proposal this week that would allow Michigan voters to decide whether to continue with daylight saving time. He sponsored Senate Bill 770, which, if approved by the Legislature,...
Mel Tucker hit with lawsuit
Brenda Tracy is suing MSU, its governing body and former head football coach Mel Tucker, seeking $75 million ($50 mill for herself & $25M for her non-profit), claiming breach of contract, infliction of emotional...
Financial plan for Four Lakes Task Force
The Midland County Board of Commissioners agreed to sign a letter of support for the Four Lakes Task Force financing plan – including the Special Assessment District. The resolution authorizes Chair, Mark Bone, to...
Strurgeon Ave in Midland closed
Sturgeon Avenue in Midland will be closed to through traffic weekdays starting today, from Letts to Airport Road as crews complete forestry & ditch clearing activities. Work is scheduled from 8am to 3pm today,...
County Clerk’s Office new temporary location
The Isabella County Clerk’s Office is moving from their temporary spot at Lux Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services to an office building on W. Pickard. They plan to open at the new location...
Former Public Safety Director pleads no contest for assault
The former Bay City Public Safety Director has plead no contest to one count of assault and battery, which stems from an altercation he had with an 18-year-old man in September of 22. 57-year-old...
Jury seated for father of a school shooter
A jury was seated yesterday in the trial of a man whose teenage son killed four students at a Michigan high school with a gun purchased by the father four days before the shooting. Oakland County...
Isabella County external hiring freeze
Isabella County commissioners on Tuesday took the 1st step in reducing costs, by initiating an external hiring freeze. Effective immediately, the freeze is for general-funded positions for candidates who do not already work for...