BAC announces transition in stewardship of school building

BEAVERTONBeaverton Activity Center (BAC) is pleased to announce that permanent stewardship of Beaverton’s 1936 school building and grounds has transitioned from Beaverton Schools to the BAC organization.

Shelterhouse kicks off 100 Men and More campaign, names Midland and Gladwin County Sheriffs as co-champions

MIDLANDShelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin counties has announced Midland County Sheriff Scott Holzinger, and Gladwin County Sheriff Michael Shea, as this year’s co-Champions of their 100 Men and More campaign.This annual campaign aims to break down misconceptions about domestic violence and sexual...

Man threatens family with shotgun

CLARE COUNTYOn Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:35 p.m., deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office were dispatched to an address on North Old State Ave., Greenwood Township in Clare County for an assault involving a firearm that had occurred.

New DPW head clears the air on wastewater issue

GLADWINApublic notice posted on the Gladwin Wastewater Treatment Plant’s front door and at City Hall by the Michigan Department of Energy Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) contained a great deal of sewer talk, along with what might be considered fighting words in some circles.According to the document,...

RIVETING PRESENTATION SCHEDULED

The Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 will host “Mural Dedication Day” from 2-6 p.m. on Aug. 3 to salute the new mural painted on the side of the building at 128 N. Silverleaf.

Commissioners fete the Gladwin County Fair

GLADWINThe success of the recent Gladwin County Fair was celebrated Tuesday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners.“I found it rejuvenating to come to the fair this year,” said Eric Karbowski, the District 6 Director for the Michigan State University Extension.

First round of medical debt forgiveness announced for Michiganders across the state

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the first round of medical debt forgiveness, totaling over $144 million for nearly 210,000 Michiganders.The State of Michigan has collaborated with the nonprofit, Undue Medical Debt, with the goal of putting money back in Michiganders’ pockets by...

EGLE has opened public comment period for Line 5 permit application

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today that it has opened public comment for Enbridge Energy’s permit application seeking authorization for surface facilities associated with the proposed Line 5 tunnel project under the Straits of Mackinac.This...

Executive Budget provides more resources for criminal investigations

LANSINGAs crime and technology evolve, so do the investigative tools used by law enforcement to investigate crimes.

China Cutting Corners on Technology

China rolls out some new worldchanging, headline-grabbing technological marvel every month, it seems.Yet, at the same time that Chinese companies are introducing worldleading technologies, some Chinese policymakers and business leaders are flouting international law – and acting as if China were a...