Thursdays in the City: The Music Doctors

GLADWINThe Music Doctors will be performing at Thursdays in the City on August 14, 2025 in Gladwin at Riverwalk Patio from 7-9 p.m.The Music Doctors are a group of guys with decades of experience playing a wide variety of your favorite songs! Their Motto is, “Any song….anytime!”.

First responders train for active shooter event

GLADWINGladwin Junior High School was on lockdown Thursday morning for an active assailant response exercise that involved first responders from throughout the area and volunteers who served as victims.

CMDHD reminds families to check school immunization requirements for 2025-2026

GLADWIN COUNTYAs the new school year gets closer, Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) reminds parents and caregivers to check their child’s immunization status.

MyMichigan provides reminders for managing air quality alerts

MIDLANDAs air pollution, especially from wildfires, becomes a frequent issue, Michigan, along with the rest of the country, is experiencing significant impacts on air quality.

Additional cases result in Osceola County measles outbreak

GLADWIN COUNTYCMDHD urges residents to check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms.Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) has confirmed additional measles cases in Osceola County and is announcing an outbreak, defined as three or more related cases.

Four Lakes Task Force updates progress

MIDLANDThe Four Lakes Task force released a summer update on its website this week, revealing that the first round of bond financing has been completed and that construction on the affected dams is ramping up.

Free ORV Weekend slated August 16-17

Residents and out-ofstate visitors legally can ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days (Aug. 16-17) without an ORV license or trail permit.

Michigan State Police Trooper acted in self defense

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Attorney General announced it has concluded the review of the February 12, 2025, officer-involved shooting death of Mark Ryan, 52, of Port Huron, without issuing charges against the Michigan State Police Trooper who fatally shot Ryan, finding they acted in...

Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center and MyMichigan Health announce partnership

MIDLANDNimkee Memorial Wellness Center and MyMichigan Health jointly announced a new partnership aimed at integrating Electronic Medical Records (EMR) at Nimkee using MyMichigan’s Epic system.

Saginaw man to stand trial for 2003 cold-case murder

LANSINGJason Cabello, 47, of Saginaw, was bound over to stand trial in 10th Circuit Court in Saginaw County for the alleged 2003 murder and sexual assault of Jeanette Wilton, 57, of Saginaw, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.