A 19-year error made by the state in assessing pension fund payments means Central Michigan University is receiving $32 million from the Michigan Office of Retirement Services.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/10/pension-liability

Judge denies summary disposition requests in Levitt case

(09/02/15 10:00pm)

Todd Levitt is a step closer to having his day in court after Isabella County Chief Judge Paul Chamberlain made a decision on several motions in an ongoing libel suit filed by the Mount Pleasant attorney.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/09/judge-denies-summary-disposition-requests-in-levitt-case

At last: Same-sex couples exchange vows in Isabella County

(06/26/15 9:15pm)

When an officiant offered to marry them today at the Isabella County Clerk's office, Rickie McCullough and Debbie Pridgeon politely declined.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/06/married-today-yay

City to add more code enforcement to student-populated areas

(06/29/15 5:03pm)

If there is trash on your lawn or a car parked somewhere it shouldn't be, you will be more likely to get a citation for it this fall after the city adds a code enforcement officer specifically for the student-populated neighborhoods between Bellows and High streets.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/06/code-enforcement-officer

City commission discusses behavior in M-2 neighborhood during work session

(05/27/15 3:11am)

Mount Pleasant Police Department Chief and Division of Public Safety Director Glenn Feldhauser led a discussion on behavior in mostly student-populated neighborhood M-2 during the City Commission's work session Tuesday.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/05/work-session-may-26

City commission approves several items at Tuesday's meeting

(05/27/15 2:08am)

The Mount Pleasant City Commission approved several items at its meeting Tuesday.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/05/city-commission-may-26

Commissioners discuss partnering with university during work session

(05/12/15 2:24pm)

Mount Pleasant Mayor Jim Holton is not a fan of roundabouts.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/05/ciy-work-session

City Commission discusses Chippewa River, approves several city projects at May 11 meeting

(05/12/15 3:03am)

A study done by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe showed there is still E. Coli present in the Chippewa River, presented by Water Quality Specialist Carey Pauquette at the May 11 City Commission meeting at City Hall.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/05/city-commission

Clearing the law

(04/20/15 12:42am)

Lisa Conine smokes marijuana everyday.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/04/clearing-the-law

New road repair proposal enacts controversial legislation along with tax increases

(03/25/15 3:09am)

Proposal 1 for Safer Roads, which appears on the May 5 election ballot, will raise the state's sales tax from 6 percent to 7 percent.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/03/road-rage

State Rep. Cotter to address Mount Pleasant City Commission

(03/23/15 2:00am)

House Speaker Kevin Cotter will ask Mount Pleasant city commissioners to support a May 5 ballot proposal that would help fix Michigan roads.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/03/state-rep-cotter-to-address-mount-pleasant-city-commission

Obama, White House officials announce executive action for new Student Aid Bill of Rights

(03/11/15 9:16pm)

President Barack Obama announced an executive action that will offer greater consumer protections for students paying back academic debt.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/03/obama-officials-announce-executive-action-for-new-student-bill-of-rights

Governor Rick Snyder to recognize hundreds of Michigan same-sex marriages

(02/06/15 3:30am)

Gov. Rick Snyder announced Wednesday the state will recognize more than 300 same-sex marriages that were performed on March 22, 2014.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/02/gov-snyder-to-recognize-hundreds-of-same-sex-marriages

Snyder delivers message of opportunity at State of the State address

(01/21/15 1:16pm)

Gov. Rick Snyder outlined his vision for a revitalized Michigan, focusing on government structured from the people’s point of view, or as he called it “The River of Opportunity.”

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/01/sots

President Barack Obama talks "middle class economics" at State of the Union

(01/21/15 3:28am)

U.S. President Barack Obama focused heavily on domestic economics, Tuesday Jan. 20 during his annual State of the Union address, demanding congress to support the middle class.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/01/state-of-the-union-2015

Obama proposes $60 billion free community college plan

(01/11/15 8:41pm)

U.S. President Barrack Obama wants to give students free college education if they are willing to work for it.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/01/obama-proposes-free-community-college

State Rep. talks political involvement on campus, Lansing

(08/28/14 4:36pm)

State Representative Kevin Cotter (R -- 99th district) told Central Michigan University students Wednesday evening that they can do more than cast a vote to get involved in the political process.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2014/08/s-rep-talks-political-involvement-on-campus-and-in-lansingtate

City Manager Ridley talks financial challenges, good times in Mount Pleasant

(07/29/14 10:58pm)

After a six-month search, a lengthy interview process and minor hiccups in the negotiation phase, Mount Pleasant has officially given Nancy Ridley the title of City Manager.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2014/07/city-manager-ridley-talks-financial-challenges-good-times-in-mount-pleasant

City manager contract approved despite one objection

(07/29/14 2:31am)

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2014/07/city-manager-contract-approved-despite-one-objection