Stabbing victims continue recovery at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City
Munson Healthcare confirmed Monday morning that staff were continuing treatment on 10 of 11 people who were stabbed at Walmart in Traverse City Saturday afternoon.
State legislator looks to require cursive instruction
Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) introduced House Bill 4675 which would require the Michigan Department of Education to develop a list of model programs for cursive handwriting instruction.
CMDHD reminds families to check school immunization requirements for the 2025–2026 school year
As the new school year gets closer, Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) reminds parents and caregivers to check their child’s immunization status. If your child is starting kindergarten, entering 7th grade, or switching school districts, they may need vaccines or waivers before school begins.
Running shorts
July thus far has been a month of making up for lost training time.
EGLE opens public comment period for Line 5 permit application
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today that it has opened public comment for Enbridge Energy’s permit application seeking authorization for surface facilities associated with the proposed Line 5 tunnel project under the Straits of Mackinac.
M-33 repaving in Oscoda, Ogemaw counties starts Aug. 4
ALPENA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $3 million to repave 11.8 miles of M-33 from north of Borden Road in Rose City, Ogemaw County, to 14th Street in Mio, Oscoda County.
Commissioners meet animal control officer, discuss staffing issues
The Arenac County Board of Commissioners met the county’s new animal control officer, Bob Forsyth, during their committee of the whole meeting the morning of July 8. Now working full time for Arenac County, Forsyth also works part time as animal control officer in Ogemaw County, where began working in animal control last spring.
Local organization facilitates foster care in 17 Michigan counties
Keri Withers of West Branch, founder of the organization known as Rayola, gave an update on how her organization works to provide a sense of belonging and comfort to children in the foster care system at the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish’s weekly meeting in the gazebo in Pinconning County Park July 10.
Council watches grass grow
The Standish City Council held public hearings concerning the city’s grass ordinance and a special use permit application for the property at 100 E. Cedar St. at their regular meeting July 14.
Standish-Sterling board of education reviews staffing changes during summer break
“Just working on summer projects, getting things wrapped up,” said Standish-Sterling Community School District Superintendent Darren Kroczaleski at the board of education’s July 14 regular meeting.