CTE Culinary Arts Program shines at State Competition

CLAREThe Clare-Gladwin Career and Technical Education (CTE) Culinary Arts program demonstrated exceptional talent and skill at the 2024 ProStart State Competition, held on March 10-11 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo.

New online government transparency tool launches during Sunshine Week

LANSINGSecretary of State Jocelyn Benson unveiled the Michigan Transparency Network (MiTN “Mitten”), the state’s new online personal financial disclosure system that requires elected officials, candidates, and their spouses to publicly report details of their finances for the first time.

25th annual Gladwin County Easter egg hunt slated for March 30

GLADWINThe Gladwin Business and Professional Association (GBPA) are putting on the 25th annual Gladwin County Easter egg hunt, which will take place on Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m at the Gladwin City Park.Easter eggs will be filled with candy and there will be games for each age bracket.

Food distribution at Christ the King on April 20

GLADWINThere was another Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 16. Almost 21,000 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was passed out to 241 households, serving 578 individuals.

I-96 spree shooter Raulie Casteel appeal denied

LANSINGLast week, the Michigan Court of Appeals denied an application for leave to appeal from Raulie Casteel, 54, currently incarcerated at Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

MSP amends policy to restrict pursuits

LANSINGIn an effort to reduce the inherent risks involved with police pursuits, Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police (MSP) announced the MSP is aligning its pursuit policy with best practices that will protect the lives of innocent bystanders and our enforcement members.

Celebrate Easter at Christ the King Lutheran Church

GLADWINChrist the King Lutheran Church is inviting the community to come celebrate Easter at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 M-18.There will be a 7 a.m.Sunrise Service, an 8:30 a.m.Easter Breakfast, and a 10 a.m. Easter worship with an Easter Egg Hunt to follow.

Next Legislative Breakfast slated

GLADWINThe next Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast in the series will be on Friday, April 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Detroit Lions legends coming to Gladwin

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Detroit Lions legends are filling out their roster for the annual wintertime basketball game against the Gladwin County All-stars. The Detroit Lions Legends expect to field a team featuring Herman Moore, Corey Schlesinger, Rob Rubie, George Jamison, and Scott Conover as starters.

Schools adapt to free meals for all students

LANSINGhristopher Collins’ cafeteria lines look differentCthis year, without handfuls of lunch money, account balances or cost waivers for students in need.