Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu
In a show of community spirit, a credit union from Saginaw Township recently handed over a $1, 000 check to help in the battle against breast cancer. The money, raised throughout October, is headed to the MyMichigan Health Foundation in Midland. This cash boost will go towards educating patients, pr
Breaking Bad was a hit show with a great cast. Many actors played big and small roles. Some of these actors are no longer with us. Let's look at a few of them. Mark Margolis played Hector Salamanca. He was a big bad guy in the show. Margolis was a well-known actor. He acted in many other movies and
Lockport Township High School District 205 is grieving the loss of Della Travis, a former board member who dedicated four years of her life to the school district. Della, who was 84 years old, passed away recently, leaving behind a family that has been deeply involved in the community's education sy
Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 mill
A beloved ice cream shop at the Jersey Shore is on the market. Little’s Dairy Barn, a family-run business, is up for sale for $1. 2 million. This price includes the shop, its equipment, and a 1. 17-acre property with a newly renovated two-bedroom home. The shop, located on Zion Road in Egg Harbor T
Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 202
Redford Township is under a heavy police watch. The Detroit Police Department is on the hunt for Dalvine Nickerson, a person of interest in a recent homicide case. He was last spotted walking around the Beech Daly and Ross area. Police have been swarming the area since Wednesday afternoon. They hav
Cranford is making a big move to keep its "Tree City USA" title. This week, the town is adding 85 new trees to its streets and parks. The Shade Tree Commission, a group of volunteers, is leading this effort. The Commission has nine members who vote on tree-related decisions. They make sure trees ar
In a surprising turn of events, an illegal immigrant from Mauritania was recently arrested in Indiana. He was driving a semi-truck with a Michigan commercial driver’s license. This incident raises serious questions about how illegal immigrants are obtaining these licenses and who is responsible for
