Firefighters say wildfire near Houghton Lake nearly contained

ROSCOMMON COUNTYWith fire danger extremely high across much of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula today, firefighters are working near Houghton Lake in Roscommon County to contain a wildfire burning since Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, near the Roscommon State Forest Area.

DNR officers apply search and rescue tactics to locate missing Ogemaw man

OGEMAW COUNTYA70-year-old man from Ogemaw County was reunited with family Tuesday, Sept. 30, after becoming lost near his home earlier that day.Around 11:30 a.m. the man wandered away from his home, a wooded and rural area located near County Highway F-18 and M-30 in Edwards Township.

Head Start to hold local children’s events

FARWELLCelebrate Head Start Awareness Month with fun, connection, and early learning! Come meet the staff, explore activities for children, and find out how Head Start and Early Head Start can support your family!Beaverton Fall Fest is on Oct. 11.

Airport to host fun public event Oct. 11

GLADWINThe Gladwin Pilots Association will hold a Chili/ Chili Dog Fall Colors Fly-In or Drive-In on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Zettel Airport. Clare County Airport in Harrison is also participating in the event.

Delta College President announces resignation

FREELANDDelta College President Dr. Michael Gavin has announced his resignation, effective at the end of 2025. Dr. Gavin, who has led the institution since 2021, will transition to a new national role focused on building a coalition to defend and promote the value of higher education.

State Leaders Abandon Emergency Services in Final State Budget

LANSINGIn response to Gov.

MSPC Approves $157.5 Million Consumers Energy Natural Gas Rate Hike

LANSINGThe Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved yet another natural gas rate hike for Consumers Energy, allowing the company to collect an additional $157.5 million in revenue from its ratepayers.

MARSP Meeting Monday, Nov. 3

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Gladwin County Chapter will meet at the new Clare-Gladwin Career Tech Center (CTE) for lunch and a campus tour on Monday, Nov. 3.The lunch will be a taco bar, cookie, and a beverage for a fee.

Gladwin Goodfellows 2025 Campaign

GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered Dec. 20.Please help this year by donating today.

JEEP CREEP 2025

Riverwalk Place Jeep Creep 2025 will take place on Friday, October 17; and Saturday, October 18, 2025. There will be off-roading, live music, vendors, and fall festivities at Riverwalk Place in Gladwin, MI. All are welcome and this event is free for spectators.