Shelterhouse hosts domestic violence awareness rally in Gladwin County

GLADWIN COUNTYOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Shelterhouse in Gladwin County is hosting a rally to honor survivors and increase awareness for how domestic abuse effects individuals, families, and communities.This rally will be held on October 12, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

MyMichigan Medical Center in Gladwin to host breast cancer screening event

GLADWINMyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin is hosting a special breast cancer screening event on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, MyMichigan will offer extended mammogram hours, as well as special giveaways.

Wood chip water heater hands-on workshop upcoming

BEAVERTONThere will be a hands-on workshop for attendees to learn how to build a compost hot water heater on Saturday, October 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at 2900 W.Howard Road in Beaverton.The event is free, but has a $20 suggested donation. Attendees can bring a snack or lunch for themselves.

May I Walk With You

Someone said to me recently that most of the wars ever fought were over religion. It was as if he was blaming war on religion and that if we did away with religion and religious people that there would be no more wars.In part, it seems to be true.

POST 171 MURAL PROJECT CONTEST

The Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 is sponsoring a contest to select the best image to paint on the north wall of our post. The contest will be open to all residents of Gladwin County.

Hospice of Gladwin to hold special support program

GLADWINFor many, fall signals the end of summer; that in-between time, after the heat of summer but before the cold of winter. It can be a time of intense color displayed in the trees that fill our community and it can also be a time of intense anxiety for some.

New extreme-risk protection orders issued to reduce gun violence

LANSINGThe State Police have 190 extreme- risk protection orders currently in force to protect victims of abuse and violence under a new law that allows law enforcement officers to temporarily seize firearms from people who may be a danger to themselves or others.

Lots of sun, dry weather boost fire danger across Michigan

LANSINGMichigan residents may be loving the sun and blue skies this fall, but the warm, dry days have boosted fire danger across both the Upper and Lower peninsulas this week.

6 Steps to Winterize a Lawn Equipment

If you’re like many homeowners with large lawns, you likely welcome the beginning of winter as a break from the cycle of mowing all summer long and leaf-blowing all fall.

Firearm assault leads to arraignment in Clare County

CLARE COUNTYOn Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:37 p.m., deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office were dispatched to an address on Clam River Road in Winterfield Township, Clare County, for an assault involving a firearm.