The crippling effects of the recent financial recession are evidence of the growing number of foreclosures across the state and the nation. While some would say no area is immune, one may find fewer victims in Isabella County. Steve Pickens, county treasurer, said Isabella saw just 12 foreclosure filings in 2009.

The Dec. 14 sentencing of former Union Township Superintendent Gwen Plowman has changed the way the township tracks its money.

It originally had credit cards in nearly every major vendor in the community. Now it has one credit card used for all expenses, said Union Township Supervisor John Barker.

The Isabella County Human Rights Committee is in the process of approving job descriptions for two potential Central Michigan University student internships.

Robin Hood’s BBQ might look like just another house on the block. But for owner Robin Heath, the southern barbecue takeout joint is his chance at a true entrepreneurial success story.

The decision to take on a second year as mayor of Mount Pleasant was not a hard one for Jim Holton.

Police could soon scan tattoos and use the pictures to identify criminals because of a technology developed at Michigan State University.

Mark Eagle is not like most students on the job hunt. Instead of interviewing for the position he seeks, he is campaigning for it. The Lansing senior is vying for the 71st District House seat’s democratic nomination.

President Barack Obama’s administration says it is committing itself to boosting the economy. That includes ensuring the passage of legislation that will have beneficial long-term effects on health care, energy, education and financial reform for 2010 and beyond.