The following is a press release from the St. Louis Police Department: On Thursday, August 25, 2022, at approximately 1 pm, A 69-year-old male from Holt, MI was cleaningthe basement of a […]
City council okays payment of police academy tuition for local man
By Ralph Echtinaw In an environment where hiring experience police officers is problematic at best, St. Louis police will grow their own. The city will pay $8,353 to put Lafayette Township resident […]
St. Louis schools welcome 13 new teachers as school year begins Aug. 29

By Ralph Echtinaw School board members approved three new hires Monday as the district prepares for the 2022-23 school year that beings Aug. 29. Among the resignations accepted Monday were that of […]
Fire Board approves program to teach firefighting skills to teens in St. Louis

By Ralph Echtinaw Students in the Gratiot-Isabella Technical Education Center’s public safety program will get firefighter training at the St. Louis fire station following Fire Board approval Tuesday, Aug. 9. Students will […]
Conflict between DDA director and 2 council persons erupts at meeting

By Ralph Echtinaw Tempers flared at Tuesday’s city council meeting regarding the organization and execution of the city’s Independence Day celebration on July 16. The craft show, motorcycle ride-in, dunk tank and […]