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Crash claims life near West River Road

MIDLAND COUNTYThe Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle fatal traffic crash that claimed the life of Eduardo Aguilar, a 30-year-old Allen Park male.

Drowning at Lake Lancer Sept. 6

GLADWINOn Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m.deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a missing 16-month-old child from a residence on Lake Lancer in Butman Township.The child was found unresponsive in the lake a short distance from his residence.
County sticks with advisory board for Pratt Lake

County sticks with advisory board for Pratt Lake

County sticks with advisory board for Pratt Lake

The hats were on and the gloves were off at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday.A large contingent of Pratt Lake property owners, many sporting blue baseball caps bearing the message, “Life is better on Pratt Lake,” stepped to the microphone during the opening...
Free Second Saturday Supper is starting back up in September

Free Second Saturday Supper is starting back up in September

Free Second Saturday Supper is starting back up in September

GLADWINThe Free Second Saturday Supper is starting back up from a summer break and the Gladwin Christian Men’s Club will be doing the cooking.The meal will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 at the New Beginnings Methodist Church located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales.

Federal government announces phasing out paper checks

LANSINGThe United States Treasury has announced that the federal government will phase out paper checks on Sept. 30, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is urging individuals without an account at a bank or credit union who make payments to, or receive payments...
Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 23

Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 23

Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 23

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin. At 6 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event.
Little Forks to share conservation programs for private landowners

Little Forks to share conservation programs for private landowners

Little Forks to share conservation programs for private landowners

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy is engaging local landowners by offering a workshop on the conservation options available to them. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Tomlinson Barn Education Center, located at 814 E. Olson Road, Midland.