Michigan Secretary of State now offers online driver’s license testing for adults

LANSINGEligible Michigan adults now have the option to take the written driver’s license knowledge test online at Michigan.gov/SOSOnline-Testing. Passing the knowledge test is the first step in obtaining a Michigan operator’s temporary instruction permit.

Child released from hospital after buried by sand collapse at Silver Lake Sand Dunes

LANSINGA9-year-old boy from Livingston County, Michigan, is reportedly home and doing well following an incident Friday, July 4, in which collapsing sand at the Silver Lake State Park sand dunes, in Oceana County, temporarily buried the boy.

Backpack Buddies needs help

GLADWINThe Gladwin Backpack Buddies (Weekend Food) Program is a program, through the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan which sends weekend nutritional food home to 96 Gladwin children (kindergarten-fifth grade) who have been identified by the school social worker to have food insecurity at home.

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.

Backpack Buddies needs help

GLADWINThe Gladwin Backpack Buddies (Weekend Food) Program is a program, through the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan which sends weekend nutritional food home to 96 Gladwin children (kindergarten- fifth grade) who have been identified by the school social worker to have food insecurity at home.

Tons of summer fun at the GCDL

GLADWIN COUNTYYour local library is the place to be this summer, and the rest of the year too!

Parks and campgrounds open after ice storm damage; be careful on forest roads and trails

LANSINGIf you’re heading to northern Michigan or planning to spend time in state parks or forests in that area over the Fourth of July weekend, be aware of lingering hazards and damage from the March 28-30 ice storm.

Master Gardeners Garden Tour 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners and Friends is presenting Garden Tour 2025 featuring gardens in the Beaverton area Thursday, July 17, from 1-7 p.m. There are seven stops on the tour.Sugarbeet Blooms & Bridal will be our host stop with light refreshments and restrooms available.

Northwood University taps Kikano to innovate health care management curriculum

MIDLANDNorthwood University announces the appointment of Dr. George E. Kikano as Executive Director of an initiative to innovate the university’s health care management education offerings to meet 21st-century demands with an entrepreneurial and freemarket focus.

Gladwin Summer Street Fest July 12

GLADWINGet ready for a day of fun, flair, and festivities as Gladwin Summer Street Fest takes over downtown Gladwin, Michigan on Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.