Strange But True

In 2018, Nataraj Karate set a new Guinness World Record by stuffing 650 drinking straws in his mouth at once. He had to keep them there for at least 10 seconds to break the previous record. ■ Human blood cells have different lifespans. ■ Dollar bills weren’t always green.

VICTORIAN ART FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, August 12 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST – Breakfast Burritos, co_ee, orange juice and donuts will be served until 10 a.m. 10:00 a.m. by the Knights of Columbus in the pavilion. 9:00 a.m. ART & CRAFT SHOW – Exhibitors will display and sell their handcrafted items until 5...

10th annual ORV Fun Fest

The 10th annual ORV Fun Fest presented by the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce is slated for Saturday, August 19. Those who participate will travel over 70 miles through forests, trails, and roads throughout Gladwin.

Aero Lite aircraft crash at Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport

GLADWIN On July 30, at approximately 9:35 p.m. the Emergency Department at MyMichigan Medical Center–Gladwin reported a man had come to the facility with injuries due to an Aero Lite aircraft crash that occurred at the Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport.

AUGUST 8, 2023 GLADWIN COUNTY ELECTION

BUTMAN TOWNSHIP FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL Shall the expired previous voted tax limitation imposed Under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Butman Township, of ($1.50 per $1,000 of Taxable Value) be renewed at 1.50 mills ($1.50 per $1000 of Taxable Value) and...

Hileman Farm pasture walk Aug. 10

Michigan State University Extension, The Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), and the Hileman Family are teaming up to offer a pasture walk at the Hileman Farm in Harrison. The Hileman Farm is a registered Hereford seedstock operation owned by the Hileman family.

Four Lakes Task Force July update

The Four Lakes Task Force released an update on the construction of Secord and Smallwood dams on Tuesday, July 25.