As a corrections officer, mid-Michigan resident Bob Bacon is no professional musician. His love of music inspired him to record a song and produce a music video. “Life Behind Bars” was shot this summer at Marty’s Bar in Mt. Pleasant. “I just wanted to do it. (It was a) vanity project,” Bacon said. “I work at a prison and I was out back behind Marty’s Bar smoking and I just as a joke said, ‘Look I’m going to spend all of my life behind bars.’ “At first everybody would think it’s about prison, but it’s not. It’s about going out behind the bar to smoke.”
Monday, October 31, 2011
‘Life Behind Bars:' mid-Michigan man pens song, produces music video
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As a corrections officer, mid-Michigan resident Bob Bacon is no professional musician. His love of music inspired him to record a song and produce a music video. “Life Behind Bars” was shot this summer at Marty’s Bar in Mt. Pleasant. “I just wanted to do it. (It was a) vanity project,” Bacon said. “I work at a prison and I was out back behind Marty’s Bar smoking and I just as a joke said, ‘Look I’m going to spend all of my life behind bars.’ “At first everybody would think it’s about prison, but it’s not. It’s about going out behind the bar to smoke.”
As a corrections officer, mid-Michigan resident Bob Bacon is no professional musician. His love of music inspired him to record a song and produce a music video. “Life Behind Bars” was shot this summer at Marty’s Bar in Mt. Pleasant. “I just wanted to do it. (It was a) vanity project,” Bacon said. “I work at a prison and I was out back behind Marty’s Bar smoking and I just as a joke said, ‘Look I’m going to spend all of my life behind bars.’ “At first everybody would think it’s about prison, but it’s not. It’s about going out behind the bar to smoke.”
Mid Michigan History: Beware of the Mt. Pleasant speed trap
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Mt. Pleasant City Attorney Edward N. Lynch, pictured left in the photo on right, had a six-member jury observe speed-time operation in November 1956, as prelude to a jury trial in which a motorist had been tagged by Mt. Pleasant’s new “semi-robot” cop and protested the ticket. Officer Maynard Pickens operated the machine for, from left beyond Lynch: Officer Tom Martin, Officer Ray Harless, Attorney Ray D. Markel, Defendant Gordon McKinnon, Judge James E, Ryan, jurors – Kenneth Elliott, Jessie Haight, William Downey, Joy Allswede, Louise Bissett and Leona Quinlan, Attorney B. A. Wendrow and Police Chief Vernel Davis.
Mt. Pleasant City Attorney Edward N. Lynch, pictured left in the photo on right, had a six-member jury observe speed-time operation in November 1956, as prelude to a jury trial in which a motorist had been tagged by Mt. Pleasant’s new “semi-robot” cop and protested the ticket. Officer Maynard Pickens operated the machine for, from left beyond Lynch: Officer Tom Martin, Officer Ray Harless, Attorney Ray D. Markel, Defendant Gordon McKinnon, Judge James E, Ryan, jurors – Kenneth Elliott, Jessie Haight, William Downey, Joy Allswede, Louise Bissett and Leona Quinlan, Attorney B. A. Wendrow and Police Chief Vernel Davis.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Haunted Yard is popular destination in Mt. Pleasant
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When Kriss and Mike Roethlisberger were looking for a house in Mt. Pleasant, they wanted to make sure the yard was big enough for their collection of frights. Having started scaring people around Halloween at their country home between Mt. Pleasant and Winn about 15 years ago, the couple wanted to continue the tradition when they moved to 814 N. Lansing St. in Mt. Pleasant. Not only is the “Haunted Yard” large enough for the collection, the couple has added to it over the years and hundreds if not thousands of thrill seekers have toured the yard, which is filled with spooky creatures and a “safe deck” for anyone who gets too scared. Designed for children, the safe deck at the Roethlisberger’s house near the corner of North Lansing and West Pickard streets has “gizmos” that children can play with, including a fog bubble machine.
When Kriss and Mike Roethlisberger were looking for a house in Mt. Pleasant, they wanted to make sure the yard was big enough for their collection of frights. Having started scaring people around Halloween at their country home between Mt. Pleasant and Winn about 15 years ago, the couple wanted to continue the tradition when they moved to 814 N. Lansing St. in Mt. Pleasant. Not only is the “Haunted Yard” large enough for the collection, the couple has added to it over the years and hundreds if not thousands of thrill seekers have toured the yard, which is filled with spooky creatures and a “safe deck” for anyone who gets too scared. Designed for children, the safe deck at the Roethlisberger’s house near the corner of North Lansing and West Pickard streets has “gizmos” that children can play with, including a fog bubble machine.
Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreaction striving for improvement
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Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation Department is looking to improve on the services it currently offers. Throughout the week of Nov. 7, random surveys will be sent out to roughly 20 percent of the households in the city asking for feedback. "What we are trying to accomplish is, No. 1, what is the recreation department doing in terms of programming? What are we doing (well)?" Mt. Pleasant Recreation Manager Riaan Anthony said. "(We want to know if) we're meeting the needs of residents, if we're meeting the needs of residents and what programs they want to see." Mt. Pleasant's recreation department has never sent out a survey like this before. Residents will have an opportunity to tell what they think the city can improve upon with community recreation services, activities, and programs through a community recreation needs and interests survey.
Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation Department is looking to improve on the services it currently offers. Throughout the week of Nov. 7, random surveys will be sent out to roughly 20 percent of the households in the city asking for feedback. "What we are trying to accomplish is, No. 1, what is the recreation department doing in terms of programming? What are we doing (well)?" Mt. Pleasant Recreation Manager Riaan Anthony said. "(We want to know if) we're meeting the needs of residents, if we're meeting the needs of residents and what programs they want to see." Mt. Pleasant's recreation department has never sent out a survey like this before. Residents will have an opportunity to tell what they think the city can improve upon with community recreation services, activities, and programs through a community recreation needs and interests survey.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt fundraiser planned today at CMU
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A “Where’s Waldo?” Scavenger Hunt is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Finch Fieldhouse entrance on the campus of Central Michigan University. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Teams of two will search for Waldos hidden around campus, with clues leading to the next Waldo’s location. Cost is $12 per team. Contestants will receive a raffle ticket for participating. Raffle tickets may also be purchased for $1 each or $8 for an arm’s length. All proceeds will benefit Believe in Miracles, a Michigan charity dedicated to enriching the lives of Michigan children who suffer from a life-threatening medical condition. For more information about Believe in Miracles, visit www.believeinmiracles.org.
A “Where’s Waldo?” Scavenger Hunt is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Finch Fieldhouse entrance on the campus of Central Michigan University. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Teams of two will search for Waldos hidden around campus, with clues leading to the next Waldo’s location. Cost is $12 per team. Contestants will receive a raffle ticket for participating. Raffle tickets may also be purchased for $1 each or $8 for an arm’s length. All proceeds will benefit Believe in Miracles, a Michigan charity dedicated to enriching the lives of Michigan children who suffer from a life-threatening medical condition. For more information about Believe in Miracles, visit www.believeinmiracles.org.
Princeton Review names CMU College of Business Administration to 294 best business colleges list
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The Princeton Review named Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration as one of the top 294 business schools in the world. “This ranking is a testament to alumni satisfaction with our college,” said Charles Crespy, College of Business Administration dean. “We have relentlessly focused on innovative, high quality, business-connected programs that inspire students to excel in diverse global environments. We embrace the Princeton Review’s endorsement of our efforts.” The publication surveyed 19,000 students attending the schools to achieve the ranking. The full report is available Princeton Review’s 294 Best Business Colleges 2012 book.
The Princeton Review named Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration as one of the top 294 business schools in the world. “This ranking is a testament to alumni satisfaction with our college,” said Charles Crespy, College of Business Administration dean. “We have relentlessly focused on innovative, high quality, business-connected programs that inspire students to excel in diverse global environments. We embrace the Princeton Review’s endorsement of our efforts.” The publication surveyed 19,000 students attending the schools to achieve the ranking. The full report is available Princeton Review’s 294 Best Business Colleges 2012 book.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Mount Pleasant Police pursue man in vehicle, foot pursuit through campus
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A police chase ensued early Monday morning when Mount Pleasant resident Brandyn Wiggins fled after being pulled over. According to a press release from the Mount Pleasant Police Department, an officer pulled over the 26-year-old man at approximately 12:17 a.m. near the intersection of Crawford and Broomfield roads. The officer believed Wiggins showed signs of intoxication and proceeded to ask him to step out of the vehicle for field sobriety tests. Wiggins then fled the scene, driving his 2003 Ford Crown Victoria through Central Michigan University’s campus while being pursued by the officer. The pursuit ended when Wiggins crashed into a utility pole after he was traveling too fast. He had been attempting to turn off Broomfield Road to go north on Isabella Road.
A police chase ensued early Monday morning when Mount Pleasant resident Brandyn Wiggins fled after being pulled over. According to a press release from the Mount Pleasant Police Department, an officer pulled over the 26-year-old man at approximately 12:17 a.m. near the intersection of Crawford and Broomfield roads. The officer believed Wiggins showed signs of intoxication and proceeded to ask him to step out of the vehicle for field sobriety tests. Wiggins then fled the scene, driving his 2003 Ford Crown Victoria through Central Michigan University’s campus while being pursued by the officer. The pursuit ended when Wiggins crashed into a utility pole after he was traveling too fast. He had been attempting to turn off Broomfield Road to go north on Isabella Road.
Mount Pleasant boys crushed to death by off-road vehicle
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Two 13-year-old Mount Pleasant boys died here when an off-road vehicle rolled on top of them on Monday, media reports indicate. Mecosta County Sheriff’s officials found the boys unresponsive on a private property — about 50 miles northeast of Grand Rapids — where they were riding the off-road vehicle, The Detroit Free Press reports. Officials say the vehicle’s roll bars were removed, a factor that helped trap the boys beneath the vehicle, the report indicates. Both boys were pronounced dead at the scene, officials say. The names of the victims were not immediately available.
Two 13-year-old Mount Pleasant boys died here when an off-road vehicle rolled on top of them on Monday, media reports indicate. Mecosta County Sheriff’s officials found the boys unresponsive on a private property — about 50 miles northeast of Grand Rapids — where they were riding the off-road vehicle, The Detroit Free Press reports. Officials say the vehicle’s roll bars were removed, a factor that helped trap the boys beneath the vehicle, the report indicates. Both boys were pronounced dead at the scene, officials say. The names of the victims were not immediately available.
Monday, October 24, 2011
U-M to pay CMU $850,000 for 2013 football game
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Central Michigan University will receive $850,000 from the University of Michigan to play a football game in Ann Arbor in 2013. Central Michigan Life, CMU's student newspaper, reports CMU will receive 450 tickets to the game on Aug. 21. CMU and U-M last played in 2006 at Michigan Stadium, and with the Wolverines winning 41-17. U-M has won all three games the two schools have played against each other. In 2008, the University of Georgia paid CMU $875,000 to play in Athens.
Central Michigan University will receive $850,000 from the University of Michigan to play a football game in Ann Arbor in 2013. Central Michigan Life, CMU's student newspaper, reports CMU will receive 450 tickets to the game on Aug. 21. CMU and U-M last played in 2006 at Michigan Stadium, and with the Wolverines winning 41-17. U-M has won all three games the two schools have played against each other. In 2008, the University of Georgia paid CMU $875,000 to play in Athens.
'I'm still hot' sums up Betty White as she heads for Mount Pleasant
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I'm the luckiest old broad in the world. There are days you might hear me say that, but this time around, it was Betty White, a lovely lady, calling about her show coming Saturday, Oct. 29, to the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant. She was sitting on her couch, she said, snuggling with her golden retriever, who never lets her out of his sight. An animal activist, White is still reeling from the death of her shih tzu, another retriever and her Malaysian cat, all within the past year. "Ponti is all I have left, just one beautiful golden retriever," she said of her pets. Copies of her new book, her seventh, had just arrived, "It's about the Los Angeles Zoo," she said. "I've been going there for 50 years so all the animals are my friends, and we had these wonderful pictures that were given me.
I'm the luckiest old broad in the world. There are days you might hear me say that, but this time around, it was Betty White, a lovely lady, calling about her show coming Saturday, Oct. 29, to the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mount Pleasant. She was sitting on her couch, she said, snuggling with her golden retriever, who never lets her out of his sight. An animal activist, White is still reeling from the death of her shih tzu, another retriever and her Malaysian cat, all within the past year. "Ponti is all I have left, just one beautiful golden retriever," she said of her pets. Copies of her new book, her seventh, had just arrived, "It's about the Los Angeles Zoo," she said. "I've been going there for 50 years so all the animals are my friends, and we had these wonderful pictures that were given me.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Police search for man who attempted to kidnap Mount Pleasant teen
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Law enforcers here are searching for a man suspected of attempting to kidnap an 18-year-old woman last Friday. A Mount Pleasant police report describes the suspect as a Hispanic or Native American male in his late 20s or early 30s; with black curly hair; 5-foot, 7-inches tall and about 160 lbs.; with a black sweater and red baseball hat; and wearing glasses. A sketch is provided. The suspect was driving in a single-cab, older-model red pickup truck, possibly with a yellow sticker in the back passenger side window, the report indicates. Police report the man at 1:50 p.m. Friday approached the teenager while he was on a bicycle, and after she turned away his attempts at a conversation, he returned in the red pickup truck near Crapo and Bellows.
Law enforcers here are searching for a man suspected of attempting to kidnap an 18-year-old woman last Friday. A Mount Pleasant police report describes the suspect as a Hispanic or Native American male in his late 20s or early 30s; with black curly hair; 5-foot, 7-inches tall and about 160 lbs.; with a black sweater and red baseball hat; and wearing glasses. A sketch is provided. The suspect was driving in a single-cab, older-model red pickup truck, possibly with a yellow sticker in the back passenger side window, the report indicates. Police report the man at 1:50 p.m. Friday approached the teenager while he was on a bicycle, and after she turned away his attempts at a conversation, he returned in the red pickup truck near Crapo and Bellows.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Medical marijuana supporters rally in Mount Pleasant
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Bob Wood of Sanford sat in a folding chair outside the Isabella County Building holding up a "legalize it" sign for driver-bys to see. Wood was one of many taking part in a medical marijuana rally Tuesday afternoon in Mount Pleasant outside the Isabella County Building. "When voters passed this law, they did not intend for police to attack caregivers and patients," Wood said. "It was not the intention of voters." The medical marijuana law, which has been called vague and unclear, has been under fire by local and state authorities and politicians since voters passed it in 2008. Medical marijuana advocate Brandon McQueen spoke at the event. He said it is a personal health care issue. "It's the right to choose the health care they want," he said.
Bob Wood of Sanford sat in a folding chair outside the Isabella County Building holding up a "legalize it" sign for driver-bys to see. Wood was one of many taking part in a medical marijuana rally Tuesday afternoon in Mount Pleasant outside the Isabella County Building. "When voters passed this law, they did not intend for police to attack caregivers and patients," Wood said. "It was not the intention of voters." The medical marijuana law, which has been called vague and unclear, has been under fire by local and state authorities and politicians since voters passed it in 2008. Medical marijuana advocate Brandon McQueen spoke at the event. He said it is a personal health care issue. "It's the right to choose the health care they want," he said.
MPHS graduate trying to become Rhodes Scholar
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Mt. Pleasant native and 2008 Mt. Pleasant High School graduate Becca Farnum is taking a large step to better secure her future. Farnum has applied to become a Rhodes Scholar. “Becoming a Rhodes Scholar would be an incredible honor,” Farnum said. “It would allow me to study at Oxford University, fulfilling both a personal dream and jumpstarting my career as an academic.” Currently the 21-year-old is in her senior year at Michigan State University majoring in both interdisciplinary humanities and anthropology. A lot of time, effort and discipline have gone into Farnum maintaining a 3.9 GPA and applying for the scholarship. Applying to be a Rhodes Scholar takes a lot of work and time on its own.
Mt. Pleasant native and 2008 Mt. Pleasant High School graduate Becca Farnum is taking a large step to better secure her future. Farnum has applied to become a Rhodes Scholar. “Becoming a Rhodes Scholar would be an incredible honor,” Farnum said. “It would allow me to study at Oxford University, fulfilling both a personal dream and jumpstarting my career as an academic.” Currently the 21-year-old is in her senior year at Michigan State University majoring in both interdisciplinary humanities and anthropology. A lot of time, effort and discipline have gone into Farnum maintaining a 3.9 GPA and applying for the scholarship. Applying to be a Rhodes Scholar takes a lot of work and time on its own.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Mt. Pleasant Man Headed to Prison for Attack
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A Mount Pleasant man is headed to prison after officials say he attacked a man and severely injured him by kicking him with a steel toed boot. The assault happened back in March on on the Saginaw Chippewa Reservation in Mt. Pleasant. Back in June, Aaron Barnes admitted to the attack, and kicking the victim.
A Mount Pleasant man is headed to prison after officials say he attacked a man and severely injured him by kicking him with a steel toed boot. The assault happened back in March on on the Saginaw Chippewa Reservation in Mt. Pleasant. Back in June, Aaron Barnes admitted to the attack, and kicking the victim.
Zeigler Previews 2011-12 Season for the Media
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Central Michigan University's basketball season is just five days old, but already there's a big difference on the floor for head coach Ernie Zeigler. "The excitement for me and our program going into year six is the talent level we have right now," Zeigler said at CMU's annual media day on Tuesday afternoon in McGuirk Arena. "But, that excitement has to be somewhat guarded because of the youth that is still here." CMU's coaching staff inked highly regarded recruiting classes each of the last two years and those players have made their marks already with their athleticism. "I'm excited about all the different (personnel) combinations we are going to have and the style we are going to be able play," he said. "We have guarded optimism for the expectations we have for ourselves, but I think that the biggest thing is we know we have a chance to be successful. The question is how successful? That part of it will bare itself as the season progresses."
Central Michigan University's basketball season is just five days old, but already there's a big difference on the floor for head coach Ernie Zeigler. "The excitement for me and our program going into year six is the talent level we have right now," Zeigler said at CMU's annual media day on Tuesday afternoon in McGuirk Arena. "But, that excitement has to be somewhat guarded because of the youth that is still here." CMU's coaching staff inked highly regarded recruiting classes each of the last two years and those players have made their marks already with their athleticism. "I'm excited about all the different (personnel) combinations we are going to have and the style we are going to be able play," he said. "We have guarded optimism for the expectations we have for ourselves, but I think that the biggest thing is we know we have a chance to be successful. The question is how successful? That part of it will bare itself as the season progresses."
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Bizarre incident leads to man hit by car
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Prosecutors will sort out a Saturday incident in which a driver stopped to help a group of pedestrians before getting angry and running into one of them. It was shortly after the Central Michigan football game ended that a 20-year-old Rochester Hills man stopped near Fancher and Kinney. “This one group was trying to get their buddy under control,” said Officer Jeff Browne of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department. Seeing this, the would-be Good Samaritan approached to lend assistance, apparently. But the unruly fellow, a 19-year-old from Vassar, redirected his anger at the stranger who had stopped to calm him down. “He stopped to help, but the guy who would become our victim got mad at the the guy who would become our suspect, and it kind of went from there,” Browne said.
Prosecutors will sort out a Saturday incident in which a driver stopped to help a group of pedestrians before getting angry and running into one of them. It was shortly after the Central Michigan football game ended that a 20-year-old Rochester Hills man stopped near Fancher and Kinney. “This one group was trying to get their buddy under control,” said Officer Jeff Browne of the Mt. Pleasant Police Department. Seeing this, the would-be Good Samaritan approached to lend assistance, apparently. But the unruly fellow, a 19-year-old from Vassar, redirected his anger at the stranger who had stopped to calm him down. “He stopped to help, but the guy who would become our victim got mad at the the guy who would become our suspect, and it kind of went from there,” Browne said.
Girlfriend, ex-wife turn child molester over to police
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When a girlfriend spotted child pornographic photos on her boyfriend’s cell phone in August, she turned him over to the police, but she did it her way. First, she marched right over to his ex-wife’s place and the two of them went to the Alma Police. A search warrant for the home of Michael Bernard Bell, 45, of Alma was issued and 200 pornographic photos of children were taken off his computer and cell phone, said Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion. During the investigation police also learned that Bell had been involved with a 15-year-old boy. After interviewing the boy, who lives in Midland County, police learned that Bell had given the boy marijuana in exchange for sex. Bell ultimately confessed to the molestation, Kushion said.
When a girlfriend spotted child pornographic photos on her boyfriend’s cell phone in August, she turned him over to the police, but she did it her way. First, she marched right over to his ex-wife’s place and the two of them went to the Alma Police. A search warrant for the home of Michael Bernard Bell, 45, of Alma was issued and 200 pornographic photos of children were taken off his computer and cell phone, said Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion. During the investigation police also learned that Bell had been involved with a 15-year-old boy. After interviewing the boy, who lives in Midland County, police learned that Bell had given the boy marijuana in exchange for sex. Bell ultimately confessed to the molestation, Kushion said.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Terror on 27 is scarier than ever
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When U.S. 27 was first being constructed something happened to all of the road workers that can’t be explained and they all disappeared, according to the story. Every October some builders return to the site where they disappeared to wander. “They wander looking for answers to the same simple questions. . .Why us? and When will it end?” The terror actually began nine years ago when Corey Fowler and his family decided to open a haunted house along the highway now designated as U.S. 127. “This is our ninth year doing it and basically it’s my core family, my mom and dad, wife, two sisters and their husbands,” Fowler said. “Basically it started with just them but now we got a huge staff and we’ve got two haunted attractions and a bunch of events out back.” The two haunted attractions are called “Insanity” and “Entanglement.”
When U.S. 27 was first being constructed something happened to all of the road workers that can’t be explained and they all disappeared, according to the story. Every October some builders return to the site where they disappeared to wander. “They wander looking for answers to the same simple questions. . .Why us? and When will it end?” The terror actually began nine years ago when Corey Fowler and his family decided to open a haunted house along the highway now designated as U.S. 127. “This is our ninth year doing it and basically it’s my core family, my mom and dad, wife, two sisters and their husbands,” Fowler said. “Basically it started with just them but now we got a huge staff and we’ve got two haunted attractions and a bunch of events out back.” The two haunted attractions are called “Insanity” and “Entanglement.”
Police Brief: roundup of investigations through Homecoming Weekend
via CM-Life
According to press logs from the Mount Pleasant Police Department, there were 12 reported liquor violations, three cases of obstructing police, two cases of trespassing, two cases of disorderly conduct, one case of aggravated assault and one count of attempted kidnapping. The attempted kidnapping of an 18-year-old Mount Pleasant woman is under investigation. The attempted kidnapping took place at 3:03 p.m. on Oct. 14 at 1100 Crapo St. One of the liquor violations included citations stemming from a nuisance party. A 21-year-old Mount Pleasant man and a 21-year-old Lansing man were cited for hosting the nuisance party, while a 22-year-old South Lyon man and a 19-year-old Belmont man were cited for attending. The citations took place at 12:05 a.m. on Oct. 15 at 805 Douglas St.
According to press logs from the Mount Pleasant Police Department, there were 12 reported liquor violations, three cases of obstructing police, two cases of trespassing, two cases of disorderly conduct, one case of aggravated assault and one count of attempted kidnapping. The attempted kidnapping of an 18-year-old Mount Pleasant woman is under investigation. The attempted kidnapping took place at 3:03 p.m. on Oct. 14 at 1100 Crapo St. One of the liquor violations included citations stemming from a nuisance party. A 21-year-old Mount Pleasant man and a 21-year-old Lansing man were cited for hosting the nuisance party, while a 22-year-old South Lyon man and a 19-year-old Belmont man were cited for attending. The citations took place at 12:05 a.m. on Oct. 15 at 805 Douglas St.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Men's Hoops Opens Practice on Friday Night
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Year six of the Ernie Zeigler era gets underway for Central Michigan University basketball this Friday, Oct. 14, when the Chippewas hold their first official practice of the season at 7 p.m. “I think the players have been chomping at the bit to get going,” Zeigler said. “Our individual workouts this fall progressed well with a lot of teaching on both sides of the ball. You’ll see a big change with us defensively this year in both schemes and language. “Now that we can get into a regular practice routine, we will be able to focus on our new defense and the different variables in a 4-on-4 or 5-on-5 setting.” CMU returns seven letterwinners, including two starters, from last year’s squad that finished 10-21 overall and 7-9 in the Mid-American Conference. “The most impressive thing about this team so far as been the chemistry,” Zeigler said. “All 16 of the players are working together, pushing each other and doing their best to get better every day. They are spending time together off the court. It has been refreshing.”
Year six of the Ernie Zeigler era gets underway for Central Michigan University basketball this Friday, Oct. 14, when the Chippewas hold their first official practice of the season at 7 p.m. “I think the players have been chomping at the bit to get going,” Zeigler said. “Our individual workouts this fall progressed well with a lot of teaching on both sides of the ball. You’ll see a big change with us defensively this year in both schemes and language. “Now that we can get into a regular practice routine, we will be able to focus on our new defense and the different variables in a 4-on-4 or 5-on-5 setting.” CMU returns seven letterwinners, including two starters, from last year’s squad that finished 10-21 overall and 7-9 in the Mid-American Conference. “The most impressive thing about this team so far as been the chemistry,” Zeigler said. “All 16 of the players are working together, pushing each other and doing their best to get better every day. They are spending time together off the court. It has been refreshing.”
The Embers Opens Inside Kelly/Shorts Stadium
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After leaving a void in the community since its doors closed in 2007, a piece of the long-time Mount Pleasant fine-dining staple The Embers has returned thanks to a partnership between Central Michigan University and former owners Clarence Tuma and his son Jeff. In recognition of the profound impact The Embers had on the community, signature items based on famous The Embers menu will be offered at the concession stands at Kelly/Shorts Stadium during home CMU football games throughout this year and the foreseeable future. "We're excited that the Tuma family was receptive to us bringing a piece of that into our stadium, and giving alumni and friends who come to our game an opportunity to think back and recall the great past and history of The Embers and their connection to it," said CMU Athletics Director Dave Heeke, who worked with the Tuma family to make the partnership happen.
After leaving a void in the community since its doors closed in 2007, a piece of the long-time Mount Pleasant fine-dining staple The Embers has returned thanks to a partnership between Central Michigan University and former owners Clarence Tuma and his son Jeff. In recognition of the profound impact The Embers had on the community, signature items based on famous The Embers menu will be offered at the concession stands at Kelly/Shorts Stadium during home CMU football games throughout this year and the foreseeable future. "We're excited that the Tuma family was receptive to us bringing a piece of that into our stadium, and giving alumni and friends who come to our game an opportunity to think back and recall the great past and history of The Embers and their connection to it," said CMU Athletics Director Dave Heeke, who worked with the Tuma family to make the partnership happen.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Car-train crash victims identified; neighbor who lost nephew at crossing wants stop sign installed
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Beverly House knows the railroad crossing at Denver Road north of Rosebush as well as anyone, and fears it more. House wants the yield sign marking the tracks replaced with a stop sign. She lives just west of the tracks, and her nephew was critically injured and later died after a train hit his pickup truck in 1994. Monday night, she and her husband saw the latest crash scene before emergency crews arrived. “We were coming home and I looked down the tracks and all we could see was orange,” she said. “There was a young man yelling ‘help, help, help.’” In Monday’s crash, a 20-year-old Rosebush woman failed to yield and was critically injured when a train hit her GMC Envoy.
Beverly House knows the railroad crossing at Denver Road north of Rosebush as well as anyone, and fears it more. House wants the yield sign marking the tracks replaced with a stop sign. She lives just west of the tracks, and her nephew was critically injured and later died after a train hit his pickup truck in 1994. Monday night, she and her husband saw the latest crash scene before emergency crews arrived. “We were coming home and I looked down the tracks and all we could see was orange,” she said. “There was a young man yelling ‘help, help, help.’” In Monday’s crash, a 20-year-old Rosebush woman failed to yield and was critically injured when a train hit her GMC Envoy.
Postal Service worker suffers head injury in crash between mail truck, pickup in Isabella County
via MLive.com
Police said two drivers were injured this afternoon in a collision between a U.S. Postal Service truck and a pickup truck in Isabella County. Karen L. Reeves, 39, of Remus, who drove the Postal Service truck, suffered head trauma and was transported to a Mount Pleasant hospital and later transferred by helicopter to a hospital in Grand Rapids, according to Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski. The driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck, 62-year-old Patrick E. Murphy of Vestaburg, was transported to Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mount Pleasant following the 1:38 p.m. crash, according to police. The injured drivers’ conditions weren’t immediately available.
Police said two drivers were injured this afternoon in a collision between a U.S. Postal Service truck and a pickup truck in Isabella County. Karen L. Reeves, 39, of Remus, who drove the Postal Service truck, suffered head trauma and was transported to a Mount Pleasant hospital and later transferred by helicopter to a hospital in Grand Rapids, according to Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski. The driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck, 62-year-old Patrick E. Murphy of Vestaburg, was transported to Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mount Pleasant following the 1:38 p.m. crash, according to police. The injured drivers’ conditions weren’t immediately available.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Brandon Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
via CMUChippewas.com
Junior defender Bailey Brandon has been named the Mid-American Conference's Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Brandon steadied Central Michigan's defense and provided some offense at key times over the weekend en route to the Chippewas sweeping Miami and Bowling Green to keep their MAC record unblemished. Brandon helped CMU post its eighth shutout of the season in Friday's 1-0 win over Miami, assistant in allowing just one shot on goal from MU.
Junior defender Bailey Brandon has been named the Mid-American Conference's Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Brandon steadied Central Michigan's defense and provided some offense at key times over the weekend en route to the Chippewas sweeping Miami and Bowling Green to keep their MAC record unblemished. Brandon helped CMU post its eighth shutout of the season in Friday's 1-0 win over Miami, assistant in allowing just one shot on goal from MU.
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