Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Midland County Roads Getting Worse as Warm Weather Hits

  With the warm weather, some roads in Midland County are impassable. In fact, some residents are concerned the road conditions are making it hard for mail carriers and even emergency vehicles to get through....

Motorcyclist Dead After Being Struck In Intersection

A 59-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday  in Port Ritchie Florida when a driver struck him in an intersection. David Brasington of New Port Richey, originally from Farwell, was found dead at the scene.

Arts United Tops Last Year Total

The second annual Arts United, sponsored by Alma College at the Heritage Center for the Performing Arts, raised a total of $38,432. It topped last year’s total.

H1N1 Flu Rising Throughout Central Michigan

Cases of the H1N1 flu are rising throughout Central Michigan. Regionally, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported cases of H1N1 were occurring at a moderate rate with increases in some places.

Two Dry Hydrants Stolen in Isabella County’s Rolland Township

Two dry hydrants in Isabella County’s Rolland Township have been stolen. Isabella County Sheriff’s officials said the fire department will have to travel farther for water if there is an emergency now. They are...

CMU Welcomes 15th President

CMU officially welcomed their 15th President Tuesday. Doctor Robert Davies was awarded with the university’s medallion at the investiture ceremony, which is part of tradition. Senator Debbie Stabenow and representative John Moolenaar attended the...

The Trump Administration Urges to Put Cap on Student Loan Borrowing

The Trump administration urged Congress on Monday to put a cap on student loan borrowing. Currently, an undergraduate student can borrow a maximum of $57,500 over the student's lifetime. Parents of undergraduates and graduate...

Broken Concrete Causes Multiple Car Accidents

A piece of concrete that broke off the median wall in a multiple vehicle crash on I-75 in Saginaw County on Monday; Sent a driver to the hospital. WNEM TV 5 reports that a...

33-Year Old Faces Short Term in Jail for Beating Puppy to Death

33-year old Joshua Voorhees from Barryton will face only 12 months in jail for beating his pitbull puppy to death in September. He received the sentence in exchange for a guilty plea.

Presidential Candidates on the Start of their Campaign

Two Democratic presidential candidates are campaigning a year before the state's primary. Beto O'Rourke, made three stops Monday. U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York participated in a town hall. President Donald Trump will...