Retired School Personnel to meet

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.On July 28 at 8:45 a.m., the door...

Breaking Barriers Day returns to Lansing

LANSINGThe Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) and Self-Advocates of Michigan (SAM) are hosting the second annual Breaking Barriers Day, a gathering to celebrate the lived experiences of people with developmental disabilities.

MyMichigan Health enhances patient scheduling with new access center

MIDLANDMyMichigan Health is committed to improving the ease of scheduling for patients across its health system.

Community forum to examine risks of proposed Great Lakes Oil Tunnel Project

GLADWINLocal residents and environmental advocates will host a community information session on Monday, July 28, to discuss the significant risks posed by Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Great Lakes.The public forum, scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. at the Gladwin County District...

Man sentenced on three counts of CSC in St. Joseph County

LANSINGOn Friday, July 11, Geral Whitney, 69, of Harrison, was sentenced to 20-30 years’ incarceration by Judge Paul Stutesman in the 45th Circuit Court in St. Joesph County for sexually assaulting a relative 20 years ago, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

The joy of banana ball

Major League Baseball is currently debating various rules changes to improve the game, when what it really needs is more players wearing capes and doing backflips.That, at least, is the lesson of Savannah Bananas, the barnstorming team that has come up with a madcap version of baseball that is...

OVERHEAD VIEW

Check out this drone photo of the Gladwin Street Fest provided by Roger Haines

Attorney General blocks returns and sales of machine gun conversion devices in Michigan

LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that following her lawsuit, alongside a coalition of 16 attorneys general, the Trump Administration has committed to carving out Michigan from its illegal plans to distribute thousands of machine-gun conversion devices (MCD) into communities...

Michigan earns highest ever rank in CNBC’s top 10 States for Business

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated Michigan’s Number 6 rank, its highest ever, in CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business list.

Scientists seek sources of fecal pollution that cause contamination

LANSINGater quality experts are usingWDNA tools to track down contamination responsible for beach closures and reduced recreational opportunities along the Great Lakes and other Michigan inland lakes and streams.Fecal contamination, indicated by the presence of E. coli bacteria, is the leading...