Wandering with the Birds

Sometimes you just can’t be out there, wandering with the birds. It’s peak migration time in Michigan, and I’m stuck at home, walloped by a severe chest cold.

Bipartisan bill to stop China from purchasing U.S. Farmland introduced

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar introduced the Protecting U.S.Farmland and Sensitive Sites from Foreign Adversaries Act. The legislation takes decisive action to safeguard U.S. national security and food security by closing gaps in federal oversight of foreign land acquisitions.

Gladwin County homeowners may be eligible for safety improvements

GLADWIN COUNTYIs getting in and out of your home harder than it used to be? The Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Home Ramp Up program may provide no-cost safety improvements for eligible homeowners age 62 and older.Here’s how it works:■ Call or text your local office.

MDHHS recommends Michigan residents and visitors avoid foam on surface water

LANSINGWith summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reminds residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and other surface waters.Foam can form on any body of water.

Citizen scientists test Cedar River water quality

GLADWINThe Little Forks Conservancy conducted the first of two scheduled stream sampling events this year to test the waters of the Cedar River on May 16.

Tornado safe room rebate program

Tand Homeland Security Division (MSP/ EMHSD) is now accepting applications for the Michigan Safe Room Rebate Program designed to help eligible homeowners offset the cost of installing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) compliant tornado safe room on their property.

Couple charged with one count of fourth-degree child abuse

CLARE COUNTYOn Monday, May 18, 2026, the received a report of a suspected child abuse incident that occurred at 8383 Fir Trail in Redding Township. The reporting party provided deputies with disturbing video footage of the incident.

GCCF continues to support Gladwin County

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Community Foundation Board (GCCF) recently approved four grant requests totaling $36,500.

Solar moratorium put on hold by Commission

GLADWINCall it a moratorium on moratoriums. Albeit, a brief one.

Farwell woman killed in accident

CLARE COUNTYA56-year-old Farwell woman was killed following a single-vehicle crash in Clare County, according to the Clare County Sheriff’s Office.At approximately 9:20 p.m. on May 15, Clare County Central Dispatch received reports of a crash on Surrey Road near North Road in Surrey Township.