By Ralph Echtinaw Faced with multiple problems with Provision body cameras, St. Louis Police are turning to the products of Digital Ally, which are expected to be a vast improvement. City council […]
Alma officials ponder county offer to take control of Gratiot Community Airport

By Ralph Echtinaw Gratiot County officials have offered total ownership of Gratiot Community Airport to Alma for $8, but Alma officials are worried about the financial bath the city might take if […]
50,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil to be removed from Velsicol plant site

By Ralph Echtinaw After spending the last four years boiling contaminants out of the Velsicol site ground, the EPA will turn to old fashioned digging to remove 50,000 cubic yards of contaminated […]
Ringle appointed to county planning commission over Gustavison, Messer
By Ralph Echtinaw Gratiot County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Oct. 4 to appoint David Ringle, 40, of Arcada Township, to fill a vacancy on the county planning commission. Diandra Messer, 24, of […]
St. Louis homeless shelter a going concern now after humble start in 2018

By Ralph Echtinaw Founded on a shoestring budget in 2018, a St. Louis homeless shelter has become a full-time provider of not only shelter but help for people aspiring to become self […]