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DNR graduates 48 new park rangers

DNR graduates 48 new park rangers

DNR graduates 48 new park rangers

LANSINGFollowing nine weeks of rigorous training, 48 park rangers graduated April 3 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ newly formatted Ranger Academy at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon.
Early onset of colorectal cancer focus of lecture

Early onset of colorectal cancer focus of lecture

Early onset of colorectal cancer focus of lecture

MIDLANDAccording to a study published in January 2026 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer cause of death in people under the age of 50.

Beaverton Community Supper slated

BEAVERTONEagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m.This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.
Gladwin County Courthouse

Gladwin County Courthouse

Commissioners approve more cameras at jail

GLADWINBlind spots at the jail will soon disappear after the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Jail Administrator Matt McGourty to upgrade the security cameras at its Regular Meeting Tuesday.
The Gladwin County Community Builders hold a Kitchen Table Conversation on rural health care, one of several topics of local interest the group has discussed at Saturday gatherings over the past two months at the Beaverton Activity Center. Inset photo, Duane Miller.

The Gladwin County Community Builders hold a Kitchen Table Conversation on rural health care, one of several topics of local interest the group has discussed at Saturday gatherings over the past two months at the Beaverton Activity Center. Inset photo, Duane Miller.

GCCB working to deal with County’s issues

BEAVERTONThe Gladwin County Community Builders have been holding Kitchen Table Conversations every other Saturday at the Beaverton Activity Center.A panel of experts is brought in to discuss various issues with an eye toward informing the public and inspiring positive action to deal with them.
BEEKEEPING CLINIC OFFERED IN CADILLAC

BEEKEEPING CLINIC OFFERED IN CADILLAC

BEEKEEPING CLINIC OFFERED IN CADILLAC

Beekeeping Clinic: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Your Hive. The class will take place April 25, at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, located within Mitchell State Park in Cadillac.

GCCB public forums scheduled in April

The Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) will be sponsoring several public forums in April. They will be kitchen table conversations. Ther intent is to provide information on these topics so the people of Gladwin County can form a more considered position about these issues.