Wiggins Lake pike tourney set for Saturday

GLADWINThe Wiggins Lake Property Owners Association (WLPOA) will be sponsoring a pike fishing tournament on Saturday, but you’re not gonna need a bigger boat.For one thing, the lake is frozen, so this is an ice fishing competition.

Clare-Gladwin RESD recognizes school board members during annual appreciation month

CLARE COUNTYThe Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month.

Hillsdale County man sentenced for Facebook posts

LANSINGOn Jan. 31, Paul Hawkins, 30, who is currently incarcerated at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, was sentenced to 133 days in jail for posting threatening messages on the Hillsdale City Police Department’s Facebook page, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Valentine’s Date Night slated

BEAVERTONThe second annual Valentine’s Date Night Package will take place on Feb.

Michigan’s school officials worry about immigration raids

LANSINGSparks of fear have arisen across Michigan after the Department of Homeland Security rescinded protections that barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from enforcement actions like raids at previously designated “sensitive” areas such as schools and churches.

School bus drivers in short supply – this could change that

HARRISONSchool districts across Michigan have been and continue to struggle to find enough school bus drivers to serve students.

Vietnam veteran recognized for service by MVAA Director

LANSINGWhen 80-year-old Lawrence Brooks, a Vietnam veteran, contacted the Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center (MVRSC) in November, the technician who took his call said his sadness was audible.

Rep. Schuette to Chair House Rules Committee, serve on other key house panels

LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette will Chair the House Rules Committee for the 2025-26 legislative term, a lead committee that will evaluate legislation related to administrative rulemaking authority.

Moolenaar introduces bill to empower Michigan parents, keep school control local

In honor of National School Choice Week, Congressman John Moolenaar today reintroduced the “Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A-PLUS) Act,” a bill to keep education tax dollars in the hands of Michigan parents, teachers and local leaders.

Resolution would require voters to prove citizenship

LANSINGHouse Republicans have introduced a resolution to amend the state constitution for Michigan residents to prove their citizenship before they can vote.