Saturday, January 11, 2025

Gratiot County Sheriff not seeking re-election

Gratiot County Sheriff Mike Morris has announced he’s not going to seek re-election.  After 38 and a half years he just said “he’s had enough!” Sheriff Morris also says it’ll give anyone interested in...

Gas prices are up

Michigan drivers saw a noticeable increase in gas prices over the weekend. AAA reported yesterday that gas jumped 20-30 cents here in Mid-Michigan alone, with the average price set at $3.45 a gallon.  It’s...

Mid-Michigan wrestlers win state championships

On Saturday, (3) Mid-Michigan Wrestlers won individual state championships at the MHSAA Individual State Wrestling Finals. Alma Senior, Cole O’Boyle won Division 3 state title at 190 lbs, while St. Louis sophomore, Alex Rodriguez...

Fines reduced against family farms

The Michigan House of Reps has approved legislation that would reduce fines levied against family farms that fail to properly report a workplace death of an immediate family member, within the currently required 8-hour...

Sheriff announces to seek 5th term

Clare County Sheriff John S. Wilson has announced that he’ll seek his 5th term as Clare County Sheriff. He’s a lifelong resident of Clare County.  He started in law enforcement in the 8th grade...

Two Mid-Michigan communities awarded state grants

Two Mid-Michigan communities are among 100 municipalities that have been awarded significant state grants.  The city of Harrison will receive $550-thousand and Alma to pick up $323-grand from the Michigan Department of Labor &...

State Theatre in Bay City files for bankruptcy

The historic State Theatre in downtown Bay City announced they were ceasing operations & filing for bankruptcy following months of financial problems, including lawsuits from artists who said they were never paid for performing....

Midland Comic Con hosted over 5K people

The Midland Mall hosted their Comic Con event this past weekend. Organizer Paul King said the hardest part of coordinating it was gathering all the vendors & volunteers. There were about 90 vendors on...

Body found in Jasper Township

Midland County Sheriff’s deputies aren’t releasing info regarding a woman whose body was found in a Jasper Township house following a fire on Feb. 20th!  Captain Shannon Guilbeaux said the autopsy is complete, but...

Woman accused of child abuse could face 10 years

An Isabella County woman accused of fracturing her child’s skull is heading to trial. 24-year-old, Michelle Lynne Parcher, waived a district court hearing last week & is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, on...