County extends green energy, data center moratoriums

GLADWINWith the end of the first trimester approaching for moratoriums on new green energy and data center development passed by the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners in June, resolutions were passed at Tuesday’s Regular Meeting extending both for a total of nine months.The green energy...

Tracking the source of pet’s food allergies

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat “Starlight” has terrible skin allergies, and I haven’t been able to pinpoint the cause. She does not have fleas -- I give her a monthly topical treatment and keep the house clean.

Rollover accident cleared in Butman

First responders from Butman Township Fire, the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office and Gladwin County Road Commission were called to the scene of an accident on the afternoon of July 28 on Hilts Road, just west of Butman Road in Butman Township.

Group meets to find ways to help juvenile offenders

Gladwin County Prosecutor Mark Toaz finds himself too often dealing with a stark reality.“Juvenile offenses have been going up in both severity and numbers,” he said. “I can show you numbers that would scare the crap out of the community.“Our system is failing our kids.

Hines pact hammered out at Special Meeting

ASpecial Meeting of the Gladwin City Council was held before a large crowd of onlookers on July 29 at City Hall specifically for negotiations for City Administrator Kimberly Hines’ contract.The Council had received a proposed three-year contract submitted by Hines prior to its Regular Meeting on...

August Declared Emergency Management Awareness Month in Michigan

As Michigan continues to face increasingly frequent and complex disasters that require coordinated response efforts across all levels of government, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared August as Emergency Management Awareness Month.

Help find Michigan’s biggest trees – ReLeaf Michigan asks residents to join the Big Tree Hunt in all 83 counties

A ugust 3, 2026 — Big trees may be hiding in plain sight across Michigan, located in backyards, parks, cemeteries, schools, farms, neighborhoods, natural areas and more.ReLeaf Michigan is inviting residents across the state to help find and nominate Michigan’s biggest trees through ReLeaf...

Annual Roger J. Edgar reunion August 8

The annual Roger J. Edgar reunion will be held at the Sage Township Hall on Saturday, August 8 at 12 p.m. The meal will start at 1 p.m. Followed by fun and games.