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17-year-old driver hospitalized after Ionia County crash
BOSTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 17-year-old Lowell boy was taken to the hospital after crashing his vehicle into a tree Friday night, according to the Ionia County Sheriff's Office. The teen was driving eastbound on Grand River Avenue near Mick Road in a black Volkswagen Jetta around 10:40 p.m....
New law-themed brewery features taps shaped like gavels, trial by fire tacos
OWOSSO, MI – Mid-Michigan’s newest brewery opens this week and the verdict is in. Barrister Brewing Co. is guilty of having house-brewed beer, made from scratch food, and an ambiance that lends itself to catching up with old friends – or even making a few new ones.
63-year-old man charged for the shooting death of his wife
MIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Hemlock area man has been charged with open murder in the shooting death of his wife. Court records show that 63-year-old Timothy Rivard was arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Midland County. He is charged with open murder and felony firearms. Investigators believe that Rivard shot...
Jedrzejek Breaks Through In Michigan
CRYSTAL, Mich. — Kasey Jedrzejek earned his first Great Lakes Super Sprints victory Saturday night at Crystal Motor Speedway. Driving the No. 11n machine, Jedrzejek started sixth and topped the 25-lap main event ahead of polesitter Phil Gressman. Mike Keegan, Max Stambaugh and Brad Lamberson rounded out the top...
Michigan hospital uses AI device to enhance patient care amid staff shortage
OWOSSO, Mich. - There’s a staffing shortage across the healthcare industry. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association found the state lost 1,700 staffed hospital beds since 2020, because there’s not enough workers. To combat the issue some hospitals are using artificial intelligence or AI to help assist in...
Reigning champ Leslie, state-ranked Laingsburg among teams in Softball Classic field
Ada Bradford and the Leslie softball team made history last spring when they captured their first Softball Classic title in program history. The Blackhawks will have a chance to try for a repeat this month. Leslie is among eight teams who will be part of this year's field for the...
Clinton County restaurant inspections: Raw chicken, beef meats stored above spinach, cheese in cooler
ST. JOHNS — When county health inspectors visit local restaurants, they document problems that need addressing to meet state standards. The most serious problems are considered priority violations, which present potential health hazards and should be corrected immediately. Priority foundation violations do not present immediate health hazards but should be corrected in a timely manner. Follow-up inspections and reports may consequently happen. ...
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