Mount Pleasant

Gas prices force sheriff to put brakes on his deputies

June 8, 2022 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — High gas prices are putting the brakes on sheriff's deputies in a mid-Michigan county.

The Isabella County sheriff said some calls will be handled over the phone instead of sending an officer.

CMU accepts Ukrainian exchange student who is staying in US

May 18, 2022 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — A high school student from Ukraine who won't return home because of war will stay in Michigan and start college.

Mariia Smahliuk said she accepted an offer from Central Michigan University.

CMU defends decision to cut men’s track, says no racial bias

April 29, 2022 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan University is defending its decision to eliminate the men's track team, saying it was a financial move and not a discriminatory step.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights informed CMU this week that it had received a complaint.

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Mount Pleasant group focusing on stray cats roaming city

February 28, 2022 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Some residents in Mount Pleasant are banding together to tackle the number of stray cats roaming the mid-Michigan city.

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Conviction, 72-year sentence thrown out in federal court

February 1, 2022 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — An appeals court has thrown out a domestic assault conviction and extraordinary 72-year prison sentence that followed a stormy trial in federal court in Bay City.

If prosecutors take Michael Lee Johnson to another trial, it will require a different judge, the appeals court said in an unusual step.

Michigan school offers full tuition after scholarship error

January 27, 2022 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Dozens of prospective Central Michigan University students who were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships that include room and board have received an apology from the school — and offers of the equivalent of full-tuition scholarships “to make it right."

Central Michigan U requiring COVID booster shots by Jan. 17

December 29, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Students and staff on campus at Central Michigan University must get a COVID-19 booster shot by Jan. 17, the school announced Wednesday.

University community members are required to get the booster shot by then to be considered “fully vaccinated,” the school said.

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Michigan AP D3-4 football POY: Detroit MLK QB Dante Moore

By The Associated PressDecember 9, 2021 GMT

The 2021 Michigan Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State football team, which is selected by a statewide panel of 12 sports writers in the state:

Lukes’ 100-yard kickoff return highlights C. Michigan win

November 26, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Daniel Richardson threw two touchdown passes to JaCorey Sullivan, Marion Lukes returned a second-half kickoff 100 yards and Central Michigan ended the season with a 31-10 defeat of rival Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

No. 13 Michigan women beat CMU 69-45 without star Hillmon

November 20, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Emily Kiser had 16 points and eight rebounds, Danielle Rauch scored 13, and No. 13 Michigan beat Central Michigan 69-45 on Saturday without star Naz Hillmon.

Hillmon, who averaged 23.9 points and 11.4 rebounds last season, didn't make the trip with Michigan due to a non-COVID illness.

2 people die from drugs just days apart at same house

November 13, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Two people died of suspected drug overdoses just days apart in the same central Michigan house, police said.

Man dies after being pinned beneath tractor he was driving

November 11, 2021 GMT

CRYSTAL, Mich. (AP) — A 50-year-old man has died after he was pinned beneath the tractor he was driving in central Michigan.

Sheriff’s deputies and paramedics were called to the incident Tuesday evening near Crystal, the Morning Sun in Mount Pleasant reported late Wednesday.

Nichols III, Richardson rally Central Michigan past Kent St

November 11, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Freshman Lew Nichols III ran for 215 yards and four touchdowns and Daniel Richardson threw four TD passes as Central Michigan spotted Kent State 14 points before rolling to a 54-30 victory on Wednesday night.

Strautmane, Hermosa lead No. 17 Georgia Tech women in romp

November 10, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Digna Strautmane and Derea Hermosa combined for 37 points on 17-of-20 shooting and No. 17 Georgia Tech rolled to a 74-40 win over Central Michigan in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday night.

Man sentenced to 75-120 years in slaying of Michigan teen

November 9, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — An ex-convict charged in the slaying of a 13-year-old girl in central Michigan has been sentenced to 75 to 120 years in prison.

Year later, guilty plea likely in woman’s fatal stabbing

November 4, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — A guilty plea is likely in federal court in the fatal stabbing of a young woman at a central Michigan apartment building, records show.

Kaden Gilbert, 21, has been in custody for about a year since the death of Nangonhs Massey, 21, in Mount Pleasant.

Northern Illinois rallies in final minute to beat Chippewas

October 23, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and freshman Kanon Woodill kicked the go-ahead field goal with under a minute to go in his first collegiate action to give Northern Illinois a 39-38 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday.

Woman arrested in slayings of 4 people in central Michigan

October 21, 2021 GMT

CLARE, Mich. (AP) — Authorities on Thursday arrested a woman whom they had been seeking in the deaths of four people in central Michigan.

Clare County Sheriff John Wilson said Judy Boyer was taken into custody about 10:40 a.m.

Ex-convict charged with 3 murders pleads no contest in one

September 28, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — An ex-convict charged with three murders in two Michigan counties has pleaded no contest in one of the cases.

Isaiah “Zeke” Gardenhire was accused of assaulting a girlfriend near Mount Pleasant in June and fatally stabbing her 13-year-old daughter, Adrie Dembowske, among other crimes.

Richardson throws 3 TD passes in 4th quarter, CMU beats FIU

September 25, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Backup quarterback Daniel Richardson threw for three fourth-quarter touchdowns and Central Michigan rallied from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat Florida International 31-27 on Saturday.

Lawsuit seeks $1M after Michigan teacher cuts girl’s hair

September 16, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — The father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the school district, a librarian and a teacher's assistant.

Court blocks drive for more marijuana in Mount Pleasant

September 14, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals has blocked an effort to increase the number of marijuana businesses to 10 from three in a mid-Michigan college town.

The question was headed to the November ballot in Mount Pleasant.

Sirmon’s 3 TDs carry Central Michigan past Robert Morris

September 11, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Jacob Sirmon threw for three touchdowns, Dallas Dixon had two receiving scores and Central Michigan dominated Robert Morris 45-0 on Saturday.

It was Central Michigan's first shutout since November 23, 2013, a 37-0 win over UMass.

Central Michigan orders masks at least through September

August 2, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan University joined the ranks of schools to require people on campus to wear masks when students to return to campus this fall, the school's president announced Monday.

Disgraced ex-prosecutor gets probation, loses law license

July 17, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — A former prosecutor was placed on probation and must give up his law license after having a romantic relationship with a woman while handling her sexual assault case.

Mount Pleasant officials seek answers to feral cat problem

July 4, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Elected officials in Mount Pleasant are hoping the city and others in the community can work together to reduce the numbers of feral cats roaming some neighborhoods.

Ex-assistant state AG enters plea in misconduct case

June 10, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — A former assistant state attorney general has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty by a public officer.

Brian Kolodziej also agreed Wednesday to a 5-year suspension of his law license, according to the Kent County prosecutor's office.

Man accused of murder, crime spree turns himself in

June 9, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — An ex-convict repeatedly yawned and raised his middle finger Tuesday as he appeared in a mid-Michigan court in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend's daughter and a series of other crimes.

Police search for man wanted in mid-Michigan teen’s slaying

June 8, 2021 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Authorities in mid-Michigan urged residents to look their doors Monday as they searched for a man who is wanted in the fatal stabbing of a teenager.

State police were called to a home in Union Township, near Mount Pleasant, where a girl was attacked early Sunday, Sgt.

LaFleur’s path to Jets, Saleh began 17 years ago in Michigan

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.May 29, 2021 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike LaFleur was in high school when his big brother would bring his buddy over to the house so they could raid the family's fridge and intercept the TV remote.

The LaFleurs' home in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, was a popular place during those days in 2004.

Father angry after teacher cuts biracial daughter’s hair

By COREY WILLIAMSApril 21, 2021 GMT

A Michigan father has moved his 7-year-old biracial daughter from one school to another after the child’s hair was cut on separate occasions by a classmate and a teacher...

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Grants awarded for more electric vehicle charging stations

December 20, 2020 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — More electric vehicle fast-charging stations are coming to Michigan.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said more than $448,000 in grants have been awarded for six new charging locations and three expansions of previous projects...

Democrats swarm industrial Iowa to prove they can beat Trump

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and THOMAS BEAUMONTJanuary 22, 2020 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) — Since their surprise loss to Donald Trump in 2016, Democrats have struggled with how to regain territory that long supported the party before suddenly flipping to Republicans...

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Iowa audit says county official took money for fake intern

June 26, 2019 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) — A state audit says a county employee in Iowa who faked having an intern collected nearly $219,000 in improper payments...

Medical examiner: Iowa baby severely underweight at death

November 1, 2018 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) — A medical examiner testified Thursday that a 4-month-old found dead in a maggot-infested baby swing last year weighed only a few ounces more than his birth weight at the time of his death.

Family friend: Son of parents slain in dorm a ‘good kid’

By COREY WILLIAMSMarch 4, 2018 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — A suburban Chicago couple whose 19-year-old son allegedly shot them to death at his college dormitory in Michigan raised him and their two other children well, a family friend said Sunday.

The Latest: Father killed in Michigan had served in Iraq

March 4, 2018 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on a shooting at Central Michigan University (all times local):...

Police: Gun in student’s shooting of parents belonged to dad

By RICK CALLAHANMarch 4, 2018 GMT

A 19-year-old student charged with fatally shooting his parents at a Central Michigan University dormitory had been acting so strangely the day before the killings that campus police talked to his mother and then took him to a hospital for suspected drug abuse, authorities said Saturday...

Police: Parents gunned down by their son on college campus

By ED WHITE and MIKE HOUSEHOLDERMarch 3, 2018 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — More than 100 police officers, some heavily armed in camouflage uniforms, searched neighborhoods near Central Michigan University on Friday for a 19-year-old student suspected of killing his parents at a dormitory and then running from campus...

The Latest: Chief: Deaths of officer, wife “tragic”

March 3, 2018 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on a shooting at Central Michigan University (all times local):...

DHEC denies application for new surgery center

Lauren SausserFebruary 12, 2017 GMT

Several opponents voiced objections to plans for a new surgical center the Medical University of South Carolina was seeking to open with another local health care provider.

Among them: a physician who's a longtime business partner and co-worker of the MUSC board chairman.

Mt. Pleasant buys more than $1.4 million in furniture for new Town Hall

David SladeFebruary 6, 2017 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT — As the town's new government complex nears completion, a Town Council committee has voted to spend more than $1.4 million for new desks, chairs and other furnishings.

The town did save $3,676, however, by eliminating planters from one of the bids.

MLC stays winless on the year

The JournalOctober 30, 2016 GMT

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa - The Martin Luther College football team lost 38-0 at Iowa Wesleyan on Saturday.

The defense kept the Knights in the game in the first half, but the offense struggled to get on track, and the Tigers were able to wear down the Knights as the game went on.