Monday, February 24, 2025

New Camera’s Implemented On Buses To Catch Illegal Drivers

Mt Pleasant schools are looking at getting new camera systems on all their buses. The cameras would catch drivers illegally passing buses.  Some buses were equipped in February.

Minors Pulled From Being Tried As Adults

17-year-olds may be pulled from being tried as adults in the state of Michigan. The Senate approved a 14-bill package Wednesday to put 17-year-old offenders in the juvenile justice system, with an exception for...

Lawmakers Push Ban On Minors Using Electronic Cigarettes

Michigan lawmakers have voted to ban minors from using electronic cigarettes. They hope new Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is more receptive than her predecessor, who vetoed the legislation because it would have kept the products from...

Delta College Breaks Ground In Midland

Delta College broke ground in Midland on Monday, with a ceremony celebrating the kick-off of construction on a new $13 million college center, to be located downtown. While Delta College has operated a facility...

Alpena Woman In Deep Water For Using Ex-Roommate’s Bridge Card

An Alpena woman is in trouble after allegedly using her old roommate’s Bridge Card. Michigan State Police said it all started when the owner of the card noticed the account was missing some money....

Midland Police On The Search For Hit And Run Vehicle

Midland Police need help from the public in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit and run accident. According to police, the vehicle is described as a silver or tan SUV, possibly a GMC...

Special Permits For Delivery Drivers Makes Way In Mt. Pleasant

Mt Pleasant is doing a six-month trial period of offering special permits for delivery drivers. Five permits will be available for businesses to apply for and one permit will be given per business. To qualify, a...

Mt. Pleasant Backing Off On It’s Three-Hour Parking Rules Downtown

Mt. Pleasant is suspending enforcement of its three-hour parking rules in downtown. The decision comes after a federal appeals court ruling that found that chalking tires is an unconstitutional search. Business owners and downtown employees are...

Consumers Energy Celebrates Earth Day With Three New Projects

The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated Earth Day by providing $500,000 for three projects that will make an impact on Michigan’s environment. The Michigan Nature Association, Conservation Resource Alliance, and Michigan United Conservation Clubs are the first...

Man Pleads Guilty For Impersonating Mother

A man who impersonated his late mother’s voice has pleaded guilty to illegally collecting $175,000 in Social Security benefits for nearly 16 years. Frank Johnson apparently fooled the Social Security Administration with the impersonation...