MSP urges residents to stay safe during bitter cold. LANSING — With snow-covered roads today, Feb. 16, and below zero temperatures forecast to impact the state tonight, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is encouraging state residents and visitors to be extra cautious when going outdoors. “With the National Weather Service forecasting sub-zero temperatures, it’s important that Michiganders take steps to…
Fire rips through apartment building. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A large, older model house that housed three or four apartments at 211 Wood St. sustained major damage due to a fire in the ceiling Friday afternoon, Feb. 12. No one was injured, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. Firefighters from Hart, Shelby-Benona, Ferry Township, Walkerville and Pentwater departments…
Consumers Energy Foundation announces $50k of support for small towns. JACKSON — The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back a competition to provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns. The Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition provides dollars for three projects that build strong communities. Communities with a population of up to 10,000 have through Feb.…
78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 11, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Nicholas Lee Anscombe, 24, of 2501 N. Wilson Rd., Mears, was found guilty Feb. 8 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,055 in fines and costs.…
Dan Yost appointed Grant Township fire chief. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Dan Yost, 36, has been appointed fire chief for Grant Township following the death of long-time Fire Chief Roland Brooks. The Grant Township board approved Yost’s appointment, Feb. 2, after the firefighters voted to appoint Yost as the new chief. Yost has been a member of…
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