Windy Monday keeps firefighters busy

The Gladwin County Rural Urban Fire Department, along with firemen from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, responded to a grass fire in Sherman Township Monday. The fire was started by a downed power line and burned 22 acres from Grass Lake to Blue Lake.

MDHHS launches statewide map to expand access to free gun locks and promote safe firearm storage

LANSINGhe Michigan DepartmentTof Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the launch of a new statewide Gun Lock Distribution Map, a tool designed to help residents easily locate free firearm safety devices and expand access to safe storage resources across Michigan.

Two VA grants

Two of the grants recently announced by the VA will have wide-ranging benefits for veterans.The first, a $16 million set of grants, supports organizations that provide adaptive sports programs for veterans and service members. Over time, the program has awarded $160 million in grants.

Former Prescott man sentenced to 35-45Years for First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

LANSINGOn April 22, James Carter, 63, formerly of Prescott, but most recently residing in Georgia, was sentenced to 35-45 years’ incarceration by Judge Sara Lisznyai of the 1st Circuit Court in Hillsdale County for sexually assaulting a minor and accosting her for immoral purposes in 2008,...

Hauck’s ALS Month resolution approved

LANSINGThe Michigan Senate on Wednesday adopted Sen. Roger Hauck’s resolution designating May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month.

Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert May 3

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band is proud to present its spring concert, “On With the Show,” on Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m., in the Gladwin High School Cafetorium.

Log jams up Beaverton Dam

BEAVERTONAlarge tree created a logjam at the Beaverton Dam last week and one of the gates was blocked open.

Sons of the American Legion to meet

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6 p.m.

Wellington Farm USA open for season May 15

Wtravelers and, their favorite destinations are living history museums. Both are professors at the University of Missouri. When they were not in the classroom they were on the road, traveling to every far corner of these United States seeking out living history museums.