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Crash takes life of young Bentley male

Crash takes life of young Bentley male

Crash takes life of young Bentley male

GLADWIN COUNTYOn Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a personal injury crash involving two motor vehicles at the intersection of South School Road and Swinson Neuman Road, within the township of Bentley.

Versiti blood drive scheduled for Aug. 7

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 12-6:15 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.Make an appointment by calling 866-642-5663. Call Jim Roller at 989-450-1367 for a ride.
TROOP 779 SERVES COMMUNITY

TROOP 779 SERVES COMMUNITY

TROOP 779 SERVES COMMUNITY

Troop 779 spent two and 1/2 hours Sunday morning cleaning up M-61 for their service work hours. Pictured left to right: Bo and April Sischo, Parker and Brandon Sischo, Bradley Klein, Riley Banfield, Brian Sharpsteen, Dylan Moore, Carson Brown and Noah Pavlovich.
Pictured left to right are: Ray Nau, Gordon Sasse, and Kim Shea.

Pictured left to right are: Ray Nau, Gordon Sasse, and Kim Shea.

City of Beaverton salutes local life savers

BEAVERTONApair of hometown heroes were honored Monday night at the beginning of the Regular Meeting of the Beaverton City Council.
Retired School Personnel to meet

Retired School Personnel to meet

Retired School Personnel to meet

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.On July 28 at 8:45 a.m.

Breaking Barriers Day returns to Lansing

LANSINGThe Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) and Self-Advocates of Michigan (SAM) are hosting the second annual Breaking Barriers Day, a gathering to celebrate the lived experiences of people with developmental disabilities.
MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland.

MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland.

MyMichigan Health enhances patient scheduling with new access center

MIDLANDMyMichigan Health is committed to improving the ease of scheduling for patients across its health system. The introduction of the MyMichigan Access Center (MAC) marks a significant step forward in simplifying the scheduling process for MyMichigan providers and services.
Community forum to examine risks of proposed Great Lakes Oil Tunnel Project

Community forum to examine risks of proposed Great Lakes Oil Tunnel Project

Community forum to examine risks of proposed Great Lakes Oil Tunnel Project

GLADWINLocal residents and environmental advocates will host a community information session on Monday, July 28, to discuss the significant risks posed by Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Great Lakes.The public forum, scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m.

Man sentenced on three counts of CSC in St. Joseph County

LANSINGOn Friday, July 11, Geral Whitney, 69, of Harrison, was sentenced to 20-30 years’ incarceration by Judge Paul Stutesman in the 45th Circuit Court in St. Joesph County for sexually assaulting a relative 20 years ago, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.