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Applications due for EGLE Scrap Tire Cleanup Grants

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce the availability of grants through its Scrap Tire Program to support the cleanup and reuse of abandoned tires across the state. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Will Michigan be the next state to adopt a child tax credit?

Will Michigan be the next state to adopt a child tax credit?

Will Michigan be the next state to adopt a child tax credit?

Sonja Krohn
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
LANSINGSeveral states offer a child tax credit in addition to the federal one.Now, stakeholders are pushing for Michigan to follow their lead.A bill by Rep. Bill G. Schuette, R-Midland, would allow taxpayers to claim a state-level tax credit equal to 50 percent of their federal child tax credit.
Nichole Hope Mathis Age: 34 Charges: • Controlled Substance – Possession of Analogues • Larceny $199-$1,000 • Larceny Less Than $200 • Retail Fraud 3rd Degree Bond: • $10,000 PR • $3,500 C/S 10 percent • $3,500 C/S 10 percent

Nichole Hope Mathis Age: 34 Charges: • Controlled Substance – Possession of Analogues • Larceny $199-$1,000 • Larceny Less Than $200 • Retail Fraud 3rd Degree Bond: • $10,000 PR • $3,500 C/S 10 percent • $3,500 C/S 10 percent

Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The following individuals were arrested by the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office and lodged in the Gladwin County Jail during the time period of March 16 through March 22, 2026.

Measles outbreak identified in Washtenaw County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Washtenaw County Health Department have confirmed a measles outbreak; defined as three or more related cases of measles. Three linked cases have been reported since March 12, all in Washtenaw County.
Pictured are Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ambassador of Finland to the United States Leena-Kaisa Mikkola.

Pictured are Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ambassador of Finland to the United States Leena-Kaisa Mikkola.

Gov. Whitmer advances partnership with Finland in clean technologies and defense industry collaboration

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
LANSINGRecently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland to strengthen cooperation on clean technologies, advanced mobility, defense, and other strategically significant industries.
Most of us are used to having a saltshaker available at any meal. Ornately decorated salt dishes call back to a time when it was a luxury. JEFFREY S. EVANS & ASSOCIATES

Most of us are used to having a saltshaker available at any meal. Ornately decorated salt dishes call back to a time when it was a luxury. JEFFREY S. EVANS & ASSOCIATES

Salt dishes

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
alt has played an importantSa role in human history as it does at the dinner table. It provides necessary nutrients, and it made food preservation possible long before refrigeration. The difficulty of obtaining it and the amount of processing required made it extremely valuable.

“ Welcome Spring” Pedestrian Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
BEAVERTONChildren and young-atheart adults are invited to take part in a unique parade in Beaverton on Sunday, March 29.The “Welcome Spring” Pedestrian Parade will begin at Beaverton United Methodist Church, 150 W. Brown Street, at 4 p.m.
Gladwin Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal crash

Gladwin Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal crash

Gladwin Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal crash

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
BUCKEYE TOWNSHIPDeputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident involving three vehicles Monday, afternoon, March 23, at the intersection of W. Howard Road and S. River Road in Buckeye Township.
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