Public testing of election equipment for Aug. 4 Primary is underway statewide

LANSINGE arly voting sites open Saturday, July 25, for the Aug. 4 Primary Election, and Michigan’s county, city, and township clerks are now conducting mandatory pre-election tests of their machines to ensure they are working properly.

Pick-ups collide in center of town

An accident involving a Dodge pick-up pulling a flat bed trailer and a Ford pick-up occurred Monday afternoon in the center of Downtown Gladwin, slowing traffic at the intersection of Cedar Ave. and Silverleaf for over an hour.

Declaration read to celebrate 250th anniversary

GLADWINDressed in period costume, Nancy Bodnar rang a bell promptly at 6 p.m. and proclaimed, “Hear ye, hear ye,” to bring authenticity to a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence last Wednesday on the steps of the Gladwin County Courthouse.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief classes slated

GLADWIN COUNTYUnderstanding Grief classes are open to all individuals who have experienced any kind of loss.They provide a safe, supportive, educational and healthy grieving space centered on difficult emotions and coping skills.This six-week program is held on the following Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.