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Michigan DNR conservation officers seized an overlimit of 34 walleye Friday from a group of anglers who were renting a property in the city of Detroit for a fishing trip on the Detroit River.

Michigan DNR conservation officers seized an overlimit of 34 walleye Friday from a group of anglers who were renting a property in the city of Detroit for a fishing trip on the Detroit River.

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Northern Michigan residents caught with more than double the daily legal limit of walleye

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGAgroup of anglers from northern Michigan was caught Friday with an overlimit of 34 walleye – more than double the daily legal limit, after fishing on the Detroit River.
Get hunter, ORV and marine safety certified

Get hunter, ORV and marine safety certified

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Get hunter, ORV and marine safety certified

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGSpring turkey hunting? New rider on a quad? Prepping to launch a boat? Spring is the time to consider earning a recreational safety certificate in hunting, offroad vehicle riding or boating.
Natural Resources Commission approves deer regulation changes

Natural Resources Commission approves deer regulation changes

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Natural Resources Commission approves deer regulation changes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGFollowing extensive public input, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Wednesday, May 13, approved several deer regulation changes for the 2026 and 2027 hunting seasons.
Approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs were collected during spring 2026 for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.

Approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs were collected during spring 2026 for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.

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DNR staff successfully complete steelhead egg collection after lightning strike damage

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGAfter a lightning strike at the Little Manistee River Weir (Manistee County) threatened to derail steelhead egg collection for this season, the Department of Natural Resources rallied to collect approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.
River Race events set for this weekend

River Race events set for this weekend

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River Race events set for this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Second Annual County River Race of Two Cities will be held Saturday and act as the centerpiece of two days of activity in the community celebrating outdoor recreation and the natural resources that define Gladwin County.
Tami O’Donnell

Tami O’Donnell

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Commissioner O’Donnell passes away at 64

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINGladwin County Commissioner Tami O’Donnell, 64, passed away on Monday.“Tami was an invaluable member of the Board of Commissioners on many levels,” said Board Chair Karen Moore. “She will be sadly missed, personally and professionally.
Candidate for Governor Mike Duggan and one of his biggest local supporters, Beaverton Junior High School student Tanner Oard, meet the people at a rally at Riverwalk Grill Saturday.

Candidate for Governor Mike Duggan and one of his biggest local supporters, Beaverton Junior High School student Tanner Oard, meet the people at a rally at Riverwalk Grill Saturday.

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Local student brings Duggan campaign to town

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINAs a student in the sixth grade at Beaverton Junior High, Tanner Oard is not old enough to vote.Nevertheless, Oard, 12, is making an impact on the race for governor in Michigan.
Council accepts donation for campground

Council accepts donation for campground

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Council accepts donation for campground

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Apleasant surprise greeted the Beaverton City Council at the beginning of its Regular Meeting Monday.Mike Cingano was on hand to announce a $50,000 donation will be made for new projects at Calhoun Campground, which was bequeathed by the estate of Guerdon and Paula Schumacher.
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