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Pictured are a few of the over 100 members of MARSP-Gladwin County Chapter gathered at the last meeting in 2024.

Pictured are a few of the over 100 members of MARSP-Gladwin County Chapter gathered at the last meeting in 2024.

MARSP to meet April 28

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel-Gladwin County Chapter (MARSP) will hold its first meeting of the year on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gladwin Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.
Gov.Whitmer requests Presidential Emergency Declaration

Gov.Whitmer requests Presidential Emergency Declaration

Gov.Whitmer requests Presidential Emergency Declaration

LANSINGOn April 11, Governor Gretchen Whitmer requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration (EM) for the State of Michigan, 12 northern counties, and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians following a historic ice storm that knocked out power and communications and left hundreds of miles...
MSP awarded national law enforcement accreditation

MSP awarded national law enforcement accreditation

MSP awarded national law enforcement accreditation

LANSINGThe Michigan State Police (MSP) is proud to announce that the department was recently awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. in the Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation program.
Empty Bowls slated for May 5 at GHS

Empty Bowls slated for May 5 at GHS

Empty Bowls slated for May 5 at GHS

GLADWINEmpty Bowls 2025 and Cinco de Mayo will take place May 5, 4-7 p.m., at the Gladwin High School Cafeteria. Cost is $10 or donation. Dinner is soup and fresh bread. The first 100 tickets sold will get a clay bowl.
Michigan Supreme Court ruling favors Four Lakes Task Force

Michigan Supreme Court ruling favors Four Lakes Task Force

Michigan Supreme Court ruling favors Four Lakes Task Force

LANSINGThe Michigan Supreme Court delivered a victory to the Four Lakes Task Force Friday by both expediting a review of an appeal filed by Heron Cove Association and also denying it.The Supreme Court issued an order that said, “the motion for immediate consideration is GRANTED.
Doug Schultz, at center, of the DNR Fisheries Division is one of several state officials working with Save Trout Lake!

Doug Schultz, at center, of the DNR Fisheries Division is one of several state officials working with Save Trout Lake!

Community uniting to Save Trout Lake!

GLADWINWhen the Dept. of Natural Resources announced in January that it was recommending the removal of the dam at Trout Lake, there was a public outcry to save it and grassroots efforts began to bloom.Hiedi Phipps and Linda Kurtch made contact with each other on Facebook and have not let it up.
Tara Mager

Tara Mager

Education addressed at Chamber event

GLADWINEducation was the topic for discussion for three speakers at the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce’s fourth Legislative Breakfast of the year Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall.Leading off was Central Michigan University Vice President of Student Recruitment Jennifer Dehaemers.
Pratt Lake big topic at county meeting

Pratt Lake big topic at county meeting

Pratt Lake big topic at county meeting

GLADWINThe water level at Pratt Lake is down and a number of residents were on hand at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday to voice their concerns.County Drain Commissioner Terry Walters and Attorney Stacy Hissong attended to address many of the issues raised.