CMU awarded grant to help future teachers
The Michigan Department of Education will help address certified teacher shortages in rural school districts through a $15 million grant that it has awarded to CMU! With the grant, CMU will lead a consortium...
Nominations needed for Athena Award
The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 28th annual Athena Award. It’s an award presented to a woman or man for professional excellence, community service and actively assisting women in...
Jail guard scheduled for court hearing
A Clare County jail guard is scheduled to be in court next month after being charged with sexually assaulting an inmate. Jake Alexander Tessner has been released from custody after posting a $50,000 bond...
Bill introduced for pay equity
Michigan businesses would need to post the salary range for all job openings under a bill recently introduced to the Michigan House of Representatives. House Bill 5619 was introduced last week by state Rep....
New ALDI stores for Mid-Michigan
Clare, along with (4) other Mid-Michigan communities will see ALDI grocery stores coming, in the near future. The stores are set to be located in Alpena, Clare, Davison, Fenton & Midland. The developments are...
MSP made arrest for online child abusive material
The Michigan State Police computer crimes unit and ICAC have announced the arrest of 41-year-old, Adam Lee Kunst, of Greenville, for possessing & distributing child sexually abusive material, among other related charges. He was...
Fairground budget reductions
Lake Isabella & the Isabella County Fair will get dedicated patrol coverage this summer, provided there’s still road patrol as budget reductions are coming. Contracts for dedicated marine patrol on Lake Isabella & patrol...
New candidates for judgeships in Clare & Isabella counties
A prosecutor & senior assistant prosecutor have thrown their hats into the ring for (2) judgeships in Clare & Isabella counties. Clare County Prosecutor, Michelle Ambrozaitis & Isabella Senior Assistant Prosecutor, J.E.B. Allen have...
Winter Weather Advisory for Mid-Michigan today!
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of Mid-Michigan with the expectation of heavy snow to fall here today. The Advisory says we could see up to 7” of...
Mt. Pleasant CVB announces grant applications are being accepted!
The Mt. Pleasant CVB has announced their Destination Development Grant applications are now being accepted! The CVB supports the development of area attractions, events, amenities, hospitality services & other related tourism projects. Eligible applicants...