CMU Announces Second Vaccine Incentive Program Winner
Central Michigan University has announced the second winner of their vaccine incentive program. Hunter Russell, a senior from Portland, has won the grand prize of a scholarship’s equivalent to a full year of tuition....
Midland County ESA Prepping Staff for Possible Virtual Learning
Midland County ESA is preparing for the possibility of virtual learning with the rising number of local COVID-19 cases. But it has no intention of going virtual at this time. They just are preparing...
CMU’s Executive Vice President and Provost Steps Down
CMU’s executive vice president and provost today announced her decision to step down from her role, effective Dec.. 31. Mary C. Schutten joined CMU in 2019. A committee will be selected soon to search...
IRS Receives Record Number of Complaints Regarding Economic Impact Payment Scams
The Internal Revenue Service has seen a record number of complaints about Economic Impact Payments scams in June and July. Recent scam reports include text messages stating that a taxpayer is eligible for a...
Automakers Temporarily Close Factories Due to Global Computer Chip Shortage
The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks. General Motors announced Thursday that it would pause production at eight of...
Isabella County Judge Denies Ballot Change Request
An Isabella County judge has denied a request to keep a question that could increase marijuana shops from 3 to 10 off the ballot. Judge Mark Duthie ruled against it Tuesday. The question will...
Vandals Hit Bundy Hill
Vandals pulled out rocks along a trail and broke the corner of a monument atop Bundy Hill in Isabella County. The Chippewa Watershed Conservancy said the monument and rocks appeared to have been hit...
CMU Head Coach Out For Surgery
Central Michigan University Head Football Coach, Jim McElwain, has been diagnosed with Appendicitis and will have surgery Wednesday. Assistant Head Coach Tim Skipper will oversee the program until McElwain can return.
Hungerford Named Gratiot-Isabella RESD Superintendent
Paul Hungerford has been named the new superintendent of the Gratiot-Isabella RESD. He takes over for the retiring Jan Amsterburg. Hungerford served as Fulton’s school chief for 5 years and now Fulton will be...
Saginaw Man Arrested In Mt Pleasant Robbery
A Saginaw man was arrested for an alleged armed robbery on Mt Pleasant’s west side Monday afternoon. The man knew the couple who he pulled the gun on. Police arrested the man at a...