Hines to remain City Administrator

GLADWINGladwin City Administrator Kimberly Hines, who was appointed to her post in the winter of 2025 on an interim basis, is now negotiating a contract to remain in her position for three more years after action taken Monday night at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.

Wandering with the Birds

Sometimes you just can’t be out there, wandering with the birds. It’s peak migration time in Michigan, and I’m stuck at home, walloped by a severe chest cold.

Bipartisan bill to stop China from purchasing U.S. Farmland introduced

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar introduced the Protecting U.S.Farmland and Sensitive Sites from Foreign Adversaries Act. The legislation takes decisive action to safeguard U.S. national security and food security by closing gaps in federal oversight of foreign land acquisitions.

Gladwin County homeowners may be eligible for safety improvements

GLADWIN COUNTYIs getting in and out of your home harder than it used to be? The Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Home Ramp Up program may provide no-cost safety improvements for eligible homeowners age 62 and older.Here’s how it works:■ Call or text your local office.

MDHHS recommends Michigan residents and visitors avoid foam on surface water

LANSINGWith summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reminds residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and other surface waters.Foam can form on any body of water.

Citizen scientists test Cedar River water quality

GLADWINThe Little Forks Conservancy conducted the first of two scheduled stream sampling events this year to test the waters of the Cedar River on May 16.

Tornado safe room rebate program

Tand Homeland Security Division (MSP/ EMHSD) is now accepting applications for the Michigan Safe Room Rebate Program designed to help eligible homeowners offset the cost of installing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) compliant tornado safe room on their property.