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Michigan leaders push for dam safety regulation updates

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
TRAVERSE CITYSince 2021, Michigan has invested $44.5 million through the state’s Dam Risk Reduction Program, yet it’s estimated that an additional $1 billion is required to address necessary dam infrastructure upgrades across the state.
Rep. Hoadley announces May office hours

Rep. Hoadley announces May office hours

Rep. Hoadley announces May office hours

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
LANSINGState Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) has announced local office hours for the month of May. Local residents are encouraged to meet with their local state representative, ask about what’s happening at the state Capitol and share their thoughts on major issues. Rep.
Visitors encouraged to exercise caution when visiting DNRmanaged facilities

Visitors encouraged to exercise caution when visiting DNRmanaged facilities

Visitors encouraged to exercise caution when visiting DNRmanaged facilities

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
LANSINGFollowing recent flooding and damage from rain, snowmelt and severe weather – including ice and tornadoes – across all 83 Michigan counties, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources advises outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” and exercise caution when visiting DNR-managed...
Michigan DNR conservation officers are requesting assistance with any information regarding five deceased eagles that were located in Delta County’s Garden Peninsula April 3-17. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline by calling or texting 800-292-7800. Tipsters may remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Michigan DNR conservation officers are requesting assistance with any information regarding five deceased eagles that were located in Delta County’s Garden Peninsula April 3-17. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline by calling or texting 800-292-7800. Tipsters may remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

DNR seeks tips about dead eagles in Delta County

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
LANSING M ichigan Department of Natural Resources officials are hoping someone can shed light on a recent series of deceased eagles in the Upper Peninsula’s Garden Peninsula – a piece of land that extends south from Delta County and is bordered by Big Bay de Noc to the west and Lake Michigan to the...

GBCFD at Christ the King

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThere was another successful Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Commission’s desk discussion gets heated

Commission’s desk discussion gets heated

Commission’s desk discussion gets heated

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GLADWINInterior decorating was the hot topic Tuesday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners.An opportunity has arisen to purchase new desks and chairs for the Board’s meeting room.The owner is accepting bids, starting at $6,500.
HOME & GARDEN SHOW HELD

HOME & GARDEN SHOW HELD

HOME & GARDEN SHOW HELD

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Home & Garden Show Saturday at the Arnold Center. The Yetti Food Truck and Biggby Coffee were on hand, along with a number of vendors and Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program contestants Izzy Dodman, Braylin Orton, Sayde Woodruff and Freya Wood.
Gladwin County Emergency Management Director Bob North passes out instructions to Community Emergency Response Team volunteers prior to a training exercise that was held Saturday.

Gladwin County Emergency Management Director Bob North passes out instructions to Community Emergency Response Team volunteers prior to a training exercise that was held Saturday.

Training helps CERT prepare for flood disaster

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GLADWINFrom March 10 through April 15, the Gladwin County Emergency Management Office issued a total of 21 Nixle alerts to residents who signed up for the service, ranging from winter weather advisories to thunderstorm warnings to flood watches.
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