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Couple charged with one count of fourth-degree child abuse

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CLARE COUNTYOn Monday, May 18, 2026, the received a report of a suspected child abuse incident that occurred at 8383 Fir Trail in Redding Township. The reporting party provided deputies with disturbing video footage of the incident.
Farwell woman killed in accident

Farwell woman killed in accident

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Farwell woman killed in accident

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CLARE COUNTYA56-year-old Farwell woman was killed following a single-vehicle crash in Clare County, according to the Clare County Sheriff’s Office.At approximately 9:20 p.m. on May 15, Clare County Central Dispatch received reports of a crash on Surrey Road near North Road in Surrey Township.
Cybersecurity students ready to begin an annual red-blue live challenge that is part of Northwood University’s cybersecurity management program, which has received one of the nation’s most respected recognitions for cybersecurity education.

Cybersecurity students ready to begin an annual red-blue live challenge that is part of Northwood University’s cybersecurity management program, which has received one of the nation’s most respected recognitions for cybersecurity education.

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Northwood University earns cybersecurity designation

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
MIDLANDNorthwood University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency, one of the nation’s most respected recognitions for cybersecurity education.

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Disability Network receives three-year accreditation

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
MIDLANDDisability Network of Mid-Michigan (DNMM) is pleased to announce it has once again received a threeyear CARF accreditation for the Services Coordination program.CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services.

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Mobile home park modernization bill passed

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Senate approved Sen. Roger Hauck’s legislation on Tuesday as part of a bipartisan six-bill package to update the state’s mobile home laws.
National traffic death numbers down, but Michigan experts worry about driver safety

National traffic death numbers down, but Michigan experts worry about driver safety

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National traffic death numbers down, but Michigan experts worry about driver safety

Karlee Vanantwerp
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
LANSINGPreliminary data for 2025 shows about 36,340 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. That’s a 6.7 percent decrease compared to 39, 254 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.Michigan’s 2024 crash statistics (1,099 deaths) showed no change from 2023 (1095 deaths).
School districts decide what to do with outdated, unused buildings

School districts decide what to do with outdated, unused buildings

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School districts decide what to do with outdated, unused buildings

Georgia Hill
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
LANSINGFlint Community Schools is looking to tear down four schools that have sat vacant for over 13 years.The move reflects a broader question facing communities across the state: how to repurpose or manage unused school spaces.
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