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Council passes 2027 budget, water rate hike

Council passes 2027 budget, water rate hike

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Council passes 2027 budget, water rate hike

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
BEAVERTONThe General Operating Budget for fiscal year 2027 was passed unanimously by the Beaverton City Council Monday at its Regular Meeting.The document calls for estimated revenues of over $15.2 million with estimated expenses over $14.6 million.

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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Riley Wilson
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
LANSINGFor generations, the Great Lakes have been viewed as a symbol of abundance and food security.However, rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether these waters can safely sustain surrounding communities.

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Michigan overdose death rate declines by 47 percent since 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announces that Michigan’s overdose death rate has declined by 47 percent since 2021.Preliminary data for 2025 is projecting a lower rate of 16.4 deaths per 100,000 residents compared to a rate of 30.8 in 2021.

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Michigan releases 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guides about fish consumption

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released the 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guides to help Michigan residents choose fish that are best for them and their families to eat.The Eat Safe Fish Guides provide consumption guidelines for eating locally caught fish.
The city of Alpena operates Alpena Marina, which was awarded $150,000 in Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program funding in 2022.

The city of Alpena operates Alpena Marina, which was awarded $150,000 in Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program funding in 2022.

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DNR approves $4.035 million in grants for recreational boating improvements and development

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that seven communities throughout the state will share $4.035 million in Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program funding to improve public access to recreational boating.
Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office

Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office

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Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The following individuals were arrested by the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office and lodged in the Gladwin County Jail during June 8- 14.
Gladwin Mayor Sarah Kile signs a new contract between the city and its police officers, represented by POAM Business Agent Adam Walser, after Monday’s City Council meeting.

Gladwin Mayor Sarah Kile signs a new contract between the city and its police officers, represented by POAM Business Agent Adam Walser, after Monday’s City Council meeting.

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City cops get contract, but not on YouTube

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
GLADWINAcontract between the City of Gladwin and its law enforcement officers was unanimously ratified at the Regular Meeting of the City Council Monday.The deal between the City and the Police Officers Association of Michigan is the first of its kind in Gladwin.
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