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The groundbreaking ceremony for the Village North II apartments occurred on Tuesday, October 29. From left to right are Trisha, Chad, and Boone DeShano.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Village North II apartments occurred on Tuesday, October 29. From left to right are Trisha, Chad, and Boone DeShano.

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Village North II apartments

GLADWINOn Tuesday, October 29, DeShano Development Corporation held a groundbreaking event for a new 29-unit affordable housing project in Gladwin. The project, named “Village North II” is on Clendening Road, just to the west of the current Village North complex.

Whitmer appoints Danielak to State Plumbing Board

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Timothy Danielak, of Beaverton, to the State Plumbing Board. He is a licensed journeyman plumber and business representative at United Association Local 85.Danielak also serves as a city council member for the City of Beaverton.

Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar upcoming

GLADWINThere will be a Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar event on Friday, November 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center, 402 N. Silverleaf St. There is free admission and free coffee for both days.

Donuts and Doulas event slated

GLADWINAfree event, Donuts and Doulas, for those who are expecting a baby, just gave birth, or are breastfeeding will be at the Gladwin County Baby Pantry, 121 E. Cedar Ave., on November 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Bells ring for hospice

GLADWINNovember is National Hospice month. In memory of loved ones, Hospice of Gladwin Area has scheduled its annual Ringing of the Bells.The memorial service will be held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, located at 1312 N. State Street.The service is open to the community.
The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force hosted its first meeting Monday, Oct. 21, as it began its work to address gun violence and reduce firearm-related deaths and injuries.

The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force hosted its first meeting Monday, Oct. 21, as it began its work to address gun violence and reduce firearm-related deaths and injuries.

Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force holds first meeting

LANSINGThe Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force held its first meeting Monday, Oct.21, to begin work outlined in Executive Order 2024-4, signed earlier this year by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Christmas Kindness kudos

The Corpus Christi church in Bay City have supported Gladwin County’s Christmas Kindness since our beginning and have been our shot in the arm with regards to “adoptions.

Imaging turnaround times back on track

MIDLANDAfter several months of solution implementation, turnaround times in almost every category of imaging at MyMichigan Health have returned to expected levels.
Firefighters battle a wildfire. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Firefighters battle a wildfire. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

An uncommon wildfire season is exceeding averages

LANSINGAn unusually busy fall fire season has produced more than double the seasonal wildfires originally anticipated so far.About 100 prescribed burns are scheduled on both state and federal land for next year to help reduce damage from future wildfires.
How to Cover & Protect Young Trees in Winter

How to Cover & Protect Young Trees in Winter

How to Cover & Protect Young Trees in Winter

How to Wrap the TreeWrapping the tree trunk is simple.Begin at the base of the trunk and pull the strip upwards, wrapping and overlapping as you go. The wrap should fit snugly around the trunk, but not too tightly, or you risk preventing air-flow to the bark.