Structure Fire on Clover Lane Displaces Residents

At approximately 3:08 p.m. today, the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 5414 Clover Lane in the Crossings Mobile Home Park on East Broadway Road in Union Township.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the residence. Crews quickly initiated fire suppression operations and brought the fire under control by approximately 4:10 p.m.

The structure sustained significant fire, smoke, and water damage. The occupants were home at the time of the incident and were able to evacuate safely. No civilian injuries were reported; however, the residents have been displaced as a result of the damage.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Department, Michigan State Police, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department, Mobile Medical Response, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

No residents or firefighters were injured during the incident.

Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check your smoke detectors monthly and replace your batteries twice a year. Operating smoke detectors may save your life.

Public Safety Expo Brings Live Demonstrations and Family Activities Downtown

Residents are invited to attend the 2^nd Annual Public Safety Expo on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Center (Main/Broadway) for a free, family-friendly event showcasing the agencies, equipment and partnerships that help keep the Mt. Pleasant community safe every day.

As part of the event setup, an overturned vehicle used for an accident reconstruction demonstration will be placed in the City Hall parking lot prior to the start of the expo, including overnight before the event. The vehicle display is intentional and part of the planned educational programming for the Public Safety Expo. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department is aware of the setup as part of the planned event.

Hosted in partnership with ServPro and Discount Towing, the event will feature live demonstrations, emergency vehicles, educational displays and opportunities to meet first responders and public safety professionals from across the region.

Participating agencies and organizations include:

Michigan State Police
Mt. Pleasant Police Department
Mt. Pleasant Fire Department
Isabella County Central Dispatch
Isabella County Sheriff’s Office
Michigan Independent Search & Rescue
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department
Mobile Medical Response
Isabella Bank
Green’s Towing

Opening ceremonies will begin at 11:15 a.m. with the National Anthem performed by Brian Eldred and a flag presentation by the Central Michigan University Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).

Scheduled demonstrations throughout the event include:

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – K-9 demonstration
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Vehicle extrication (“car cutting”) demonstration
12:30 to 1:00 p.m. – K-9 demonstration
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Accident reconstruction demonstration

A medical helicopter is also expected to visit the event, weather and emergency response conditions permitting.

Several local food vendors and community partners will be providing complimentary and discounted refreshments during the expo, including:

Pisanello’s Pizza featuring $2.50 pizza slices
GreenTree Co-op offering free assorted bakery items
Dunkin’ providing free donuts and coffee
I Scream Ice Cream Truck serving free ice cream, root beer floats and Boston coolers

Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend to learn more about public safety services, emergency response operations and the collaborative partnerships that support the Mt. Pleasant community.

715 Wood St. Structure Fire

On March 29, 2026, at 9:42 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a
vehicle fire next to a residence. Arriving crews observed a fully involved vehicle with
heavy fire extending to the attic of the nearby residence. Firefighters conducted an
offensive fire attack and brought the fire under control.

Five occupants of the home were present at the time of the fire and three sustained
minor smoke inhalation and burn injuries.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Shepherd Tri Township Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check your smoke detectors
monthly and replace your batteries twice a year. Operating smoke detectors may save
your life.

1619 E. High St. Fire

On January 17, 2026, at 09:50 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 1619 E. High St. The fire was reported as flames showing on the single-story ranch structure.

The fire department arrived to find heavy smoke and fire that quickly spread throughout the structure due to heavy fire load. The fire was brought under control by 10:37 a.m. The home sustained significant damage from fire, smoke, heat, and water. The occupants were home at the time of the fire and able to make it out safely and were displaced.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Shepherd Tri-township Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Consumers Energy, DTE, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

No firefighters or Police Officers reported any injuries.

The fire remains under investigation.

Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries twice a year.

Operating smoke detectors may save your life.

Garage Fire on South Elizabeth Street

On November 20, 2025, at 7:50 a.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 211 S. Elizabeth St. Heavy smoke was reported throughout the neighborhood.

The Fire Department arrived at 7:52 a.m. and found an unattached 24’ x 24’ garage behind the residence with heavy black smoke coming from the entire building. Firefighters quickly began working and brought the fire under control at 8:11 a.m.

The garage was used as a workshop and sustained significant smoke and fire damage. The building structure withstood the fire and remains structurally intact.

The occupants were home at the time of the fire and reported no injuries. The garage was the only building that sustained any damage.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

No occupants, pets, or firefighters reported any injuries. The fire remains under investigation.

Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check your smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries twice a year. Operating smoke detectors may save your life.

Life is saved on North Henry St. Fire

On October 25, 2025 at 12:23 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 721 N. Henry St. The fire was reported at the back of the structure.

At 12:28 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Police Department advised that one person remained in the residence. Fire crews arrived at 12:28:31, just as two City Police Officers extricated the victim out of the front of the home. The victim was treated on scene by Police and Fire personnel, then transported to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.

The fire was located at the rear of the home and determined to be a cooking fire that got out of control and spread to a kitchen fire. The fire was brought under control at 12:39 p.m. The home sustained significant damage from fire, smoke, heat, and water. The occupants were home at the time of the fire and were displaced but are staying with family members in the area.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Consumers Energy, DTE, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

No firefighters or Police Officers reported any injuries.

The fire remains under investigation.

Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries twice a year. Operating smoke detectors may save your life.

Fire Damages at 209 W. Broadway St. – No Injuries

On September 15, 2025 at 9:52 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 209 W. Broadway St.

Upon arrival, heavy black smoke was visible from the rear and front of the structure. The fire was located on the first floor and was brought under control by 10:26 p.m. Significant smoke and fire damage occurred at 209 W. Broadway St., and buildings on either side sustained smoke damage and minor fire damage.

No occupants, pets, or firefighters report any injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Department, Isabella Northeast Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Consumers Energy, DTE, Mt. Pleasant Police Department and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Summary of Minutes from the 9/8/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 25, 2025;
8) Received Fall 2025 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% funding requests from City departments;
9) Received proposed 2026 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm on same;
10) Resolution amending the 2025 Operating Budget;
11) Set a Public Hearing for Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm to consider adoption of the 2025 Master Plan updates;
12) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and approved the OPRA Tax Abatement for 115 and 117 South
University for a period of 12 years.

Appointed Megan Bair to the CBD TIFA District Board.

Scheduled a Joint Work Session for Monday, November 24, 2025 in conjunction with the
Regular Meeting with the Planning Commission and property owners to discuss alternatives to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment (Z-24-01) for the five properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.

Held a Work Session discussion on potential Fire Code updates.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:55 pm.

Fire Damages Summerhill Village Modular Home – No Injuries

On August 26, 2025, at 7:17 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in Summerhill Village’s 1200 block of Beaconhill Court.

Upon arrival, crews observed a modular home and surrounding grassy area on fire. The home sustained heavy smoke, fire, and water damage. Occupants of the home exited safely, and no injuries were sustained.

The grass fire caused heat damage to five neighboring modular homes.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch and Consumers Energy.

Summary of Minutes from the 8/25/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar as amended:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 11, 2025.

6) Appointed voting delegate and alternate for MML annual conference.

7) Bid of Greenwald & B.C. General Contractors of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2025 Nelson Park/North Island Park Restroom Roof Replacement plus the additional restroom and pavilion at Chipp-A-Waters and budget amendment.

8) Budget amendment for completion of the women’s locker room and furnishing of the living quarters at DPS.

9) Resolution of Intent to Renew Mission-Pickard Downtown Development Authority TIFA and set a public hearing from Monday, September 22, 2025 on same.

10) Set a public hearing for Monday, September 8, 2025 to consider an OPRA Tax Abatement for 115 and 117 South University.

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Appointed Luke Castle to the TIFA Board.

Conducted a Work Session on alternate routes for the Mid-Michigan/GKB Pathway South Connection Project.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.