SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – Commercial customers at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge can act now to smooth their border crossing before the bridge begins phasing out its Prox toll cards starting March 31. Commercial accounts will no longer be able to use Prox commercial cards after March […]
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Quinnesec Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
QUINNESEC, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren Task Force is announcing the arrest of Brandon Douglas Lake, 28 of Quinnesec, for childsexually abusive activity-aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime. Lake was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized […]
It’s that time to Spring Forward!
Yes, it’s that time of year we both love and hate. We love it because we know that Spring is near. We hate it because, again, we have to lose an hour worth of sleep and spend another week getting used to the time change. It’s Saturday. Technically, you don’t […]
Oakland County Republican Party calls out Drag Queen Story Time
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — The controversial drag queen community has inserted itself into library storytime geared toward young children. Drag queens are traditionally adult entertainers, primarily men, dressed up in exaggerated hair and makeup, with sexually provocative clothing. They read graphic and sexualized books to impressionable children. While some applaud […]
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Help Communities Expand Access to Low or No-Cost Child Care
LANSING, MI. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 16 organizations serving Michiganders in 81 counties are receiving $2.4 million in Regional Child Care Planning Grants from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation’s (ECIC) Child Care Innovation Fund, helping them expand child care options, serving more families, and lowering costs for […]
Young woman steals thousands, car from elderly woman
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI. – On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, a trooper from the Michigan State Police(MSP) Cadillac Post responded to a report of stolen car. The victim, a 79-ear-old woman, said she metthe suspect in November 2022. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Ashley Marie Eggli from Benzonia,told the victim her […]
Letter claims Mexican cartel handed over men who killed Americans
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — A letter claiming to be from the Mexican drug cartel blamed for abducting four Americans and killing two of them condemned the violence and said the gang turned over to authorities its own members who were responsible. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press […]
2023 Cloverland Electric Director Candidate Profiles – In Their Own Words
Cloverland Electric Cooperative announces the candidates eligible for election to its board of directors. One candidate may be elected in each membership district. Candidates are presented by membership district in alphabetical order. Ballots will be mailed in May. District A – unopposed District B District C ================================================================= William LaLondeDistrict A […]
Michigan House OKs Background Checks For ALL Gun Purchases
The House voted tonight to require background checks on all firearm purchases, not just handguns as required under current law. In a vote of 56-53, the House passed HB 4138 , sponsored by Rep. Jaime Churches (D-Wyandotte). The bill included a substitute that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee […]
Michigan House approves repeal of state’s right-to-work law
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s Democratic-led House approved legislation Wednesday that would repeal the state’s “right-to-work” law that was passed more than a decade ago when Republicans controlled the Statehouse. Repealing the law, which prohibits public and private unions from requiring that nonunion employees pay union dues even if the […]