Alert reissued on government imposter scams

LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on government imposter scams, warning consumers to remain vigilant against fraudulent emails, calls, or texts from scammers posing as government officials.

Midland County Sheriff’s Office awarded grant for utility terrain vehicle

MIDLANDThe Midland County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation and $28,328.48 from the Midland Area Community Foundation to purchase a new Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV).

Ross Lake project discussed at meeting

BEAVERTONExperts engaged in the Ross Lake and Brown/Tonkin Street improvement projects held Community Event #2 last Wednesday night at the Beaverton Activity Center to provide the community with status updates and seek its input.“The purpose of this initiative is to gather residents’ thoughts and...

Kiwanis Sweetest Day Roses available

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club will continue the tradition of selling roses to coincide with Sweetest Day, a day to recognize the special folks in your life: wives, mothers, sweethearts, secretaries, co-workers, etc.

Michigan residents encouraged to take action during Preparedness Month

LANSINGAs communities across the state recover from a historic ice storm, spring tornadoes, and summer floods, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared September as Preparedness Month in Michigan and the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging...

Sunny, dry fall weather means bigger fire risk, especially in northern Lower Peninsula

LANSINGMichigan’s greatest fire risk is usually in the spring, but downed wood from the March ice storm in northern Michigan forests and a forecast string of dry days mean people need to be careful with fire through the fall.“We had a dry fall last year and many fire runs,” said Jeff Vasher,...

Political clout of Gen Z voters expected to grow

LANSINGWith a new generation of voters growing, social media has taken command as the main focal point of political news.

Racers compete at Thunder on the Strip

Thunder on the Strip took place on Sept. 13 at Zettel-Memorial Airport with 112 racers, 402 races, and 800 plus spectators in attendance. Vehicles from daily drivers, to full-blown drag cars, and trucks raced 660 feet to the finish line. Check out their Facebook page at the QR code above.