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State Police still working to improve troopers’ diversity

State Police still working to improve troopers’ diversity

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State Police still working to improve troopers’ diversity

Alex Walters
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
LANSINGThe State Police is struggling to diversify as its new academy classes continue to be whiter than the department’s overall force and the people of the state it polices.“We have some work to do,” State Police Director Col. James Grady II said.
Information sources for food safety

Information sources for food safety

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Information sources for food safety

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
At this writing we’re being told on the news that the bird flu that’s popping up across the country is being found in milk we buy. Then days later, no, it’s not. It’s only in raw milk, not the pasteurized we buy at the store. Except yes, there are “viral fragments” in pasteurized milk.
Prevent tick bites this season and stay safe

Prevent tick bites this season and stay safe

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Prevent tick bites this season and stay safe

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourages Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors.Risk of tick-borne diseases, particularly Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, increases across the state as weather warms.

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Kids can learn to golf this summer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
GLADWINDo you have kids who may be interested in learning the sport of golf? You might think about sending them to a Youth Summer Golf program for kids ages seven to 14-years-old.The Gladwin Heights Golf Course and Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will once again sponsor Youth Summer Golf.

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Gladwin’s Summer Street Festival July 13

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin Business and Professional Association (GBPA) event, Gladwin’s Summer Street Festival, will take place on Cedar Avenue between Bowery and State Street, Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.We will be closing off the street for the festival.
Thunder on the Strip breaks records at event

Thunder on the Strip breaks records at event

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Thunder on the Strip breaks records at event

Steven Haupt
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The first Thunder on the Strip event of the year took place on Saturday, May 18 at the Zettel Memorial Airport. Racing began at 11 a.m. and had a variety of vehicles compete. This event also had several records broken at it.
Gladwin Memorial Day parade and program May 27

Gladwin Memorial Day parade and program May 27

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Gladwin Memorial Day parade and program May 27

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Although many consider Memorial Day the official beginning of summer, the day is set aside for remembrance of the service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice by being killed in action while serving in the United States armed forces.
SKEELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HOLDS PROPERTY DEDICATION

SKEELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HOLDS PROPERTY DEDICATION

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SKEELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HOLDS PROPERTY DEDICATION

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
On Saturday, May 18, Skeels Christian School held a property dedication for the future site of Skeels Christian School at 511 E. First Street in the City of Gladwin.
Vehicle accident on Chappel Dam Road

Vehicle accident on Chappel Dam Road

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Vehicle accident on Chappel Dam Road

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Early in the morning on Sunday, May 12, at around 12:30 a.m., a vehicle hit into an electric pole on Chappel Dam Road. No press release or further information was provided about the incident at the time of print.
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