MDARD urges animal owners to continue taking steps to prevent HPAI

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) urges animal owners to remain vigilant and take preventative measures against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as wild birds complete their spring migration.“When wild birds move, so does HPAI.

Salt dishes

alt has played an importantSa role in human history as it does at the dinner table. It provides necessary nutrients, and it made food preservation possible long before refrigeration. The difficulty of obtaining it and the amount of processing required made it extremely valuable.

“ Welcome Spring” Pedestrian Parade

BEAVERTONChildren and young-atheart adults are invited to take part in a unique parade in Beaverton on Sunday, March 29.The “Welcome Spring” Pedestrian Parade will begin at Beaverton United Methodist Church, 150 W. Brown Street, at 4 p.m.

Gladwin Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal crash

BUCKEYE TOWNSHIPDeputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident involving three vehicles Monday, afternoon, March 23, at the intersection of W. Howard Road and S. River Road in Buckeye Township.

Gladwin County invites community to master plan open house March 25

GLADWINGladwin County is asking residents to help confirm the County’s development direction as it updates its Master Plan. The County’s Master Plan Steering Committee has drafted proposed updates and is now seeking public input to ensure the Plan reflects the community’s vision for the future.

View from the comfy chair

Ijust returned from the grocery store and was beginning to unload the items on the shopping list. There were also a few items that were not on the list. Suddenly, my wife yelled out, “Joel! The washing machine just broke!

“Soil. Where it all Begins” contest announced

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Conservation District is happy to share that they are sponsoring the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Hand Drawn Poster Contest! The theme for 2026 is “Soil.