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Ferris State University student David Wenzlick testified before a state House of Representatives subcommittee this week, sharing how the Tuition Incentive Program has made it possible for him to get a transformative education. Wenzlick, a sophomore from Lapeer, joined Dan Eichinger, Ferris State’s vice president for Governmental and External Affairs, in testifying before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges on Thursday, March 7, in Lansing. TIP is a state program that encourages eligible students to complete high school and continue their educa...

On Monday, Feb. 26 at approximately 9:09 P.M., deputies were dispatched to Little Bass Lake, located on 65th Ave near Madison Rd in Martiny Township, for an attempted water rescue of a missing person. Deputies were advised that a 59-year-old male from Mecosta had been located by family after falling through the ice while ice fishing and they were unable to get him out of the water. Upon arrival on scene first responders were able to recover the male who was no longer breathing. Despite all life-saving efforts being attempted, the male could not be resuscitated. Deputie...

On February 22, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, Pukatawagan RCMP received a report of a male pointing a loaded firearm at youths inside a residence in the community.   Police responded im...

The presidential primary polls are open today for in-person voting across the state of Michigan.  All voters that are registered in the state of Michigan can vote at their respective polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. Unregistered voters, along with voters who have not updated their registration to a new address, must go to their local clerk’s office to register beforehand. There is also an option to vote at their clerk’s office using an absentee ballot. Voters should remember to do the following before arriving at their r...

Pet owners in the north are constantly struggling for access to adequate veterinary care for their pets. That’s what the Thompson and Area Pet Care Community Cooperative hopes to address. ...