Aftermath of Isabella barn-fire
Authorities were contacted around 6:30 last evening to a barn-fire, causing them to block off Isabella between Bluegrass & Broomfield. The barn was a total loss, no injuries reported. The investigation continues.
Settlement reached for victims of Larry Nassar
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement yesterday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016. He’s...
No charges issued in officer involved shooting
No charges have been issued against the officer and troopers involved in the officer-involved shooting death of Nicolas Micko, last year. Mr. Micko was acting erratically, running around his neighborhood carrying a rifle, pointing...
Drunk driver runs through a birthday party
The Michigan woman who was allegedly drunk at the time she crashed through a kids’ birthday party, killing 2 of them, on Saturday, has been arraigned on second-degree murder & other charges. Many others...
Beer truck flips over off of the road
A truck hauling several cases of beer flipped on its side after a deer ran in its path in Tuscola County yesterday. The truck ended up rolling off the road & flipped onto its...
FASFA deadlines changes
Students & college financial aid advisors are working on understanding new rules for the federal government’s form for handing out financial aid. The deadlines for FAFSA were moved from Oct 1st to January 1st,...
CMU students and staff protest racism
Students at CMU held signs that decried racism and chanted songs for justice. More than 100 students, faculty & staff walked through campus with their voices bouncing off the buildings. Volunteers were on hand...
Beaverton Schools pays former Superintendent
Beaverton Schools Board of Education agreed to pay former Superintendent, Joe Passalacqua $63,000 and write him a positive recommendation letter, according to a separation agreement. He resigned during a special board meeting back on...
Bank robber faces federal court
A Mt. Pleasant man charged with bank theft and another crime in federal court faces sentencing in July after entering a plea last month. Anthony Demasi is scheduled to be sentenced on July 18th,...
Gratiot Area’s Athena Award ceremony announcement
The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce will honor 1 local resident with the 28th Annual Athena Award, during a noon luncheon on Thursday at Masonic Pathways Doig Chapel. The honor goes to a person...