Gladwin County invites community to master plan open house March 25

GLADWINGladwin County is asking residents to help confirm the County’s development direction as it updates its Master Plan. The County’s Master Plan Steering Committee has drafted proposed updates and is now seeking public input to ensure the Plan reflects the community’s vision for the future.

View from the comfy chair

Ijust returned from the grocery store and was beginning to unload the items on the shopping list. There were also a few items that were not on the list. Suddenly, my wife yelled out, “Joel! The washing machine just broke!

“Soil. Where it all Begins” contest announced

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Conservation District is happy to share that they are sponsoring the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Hand Drawn Poster Contest! The theme for 2026 is “Soil.

BeaverTech robotics competes at Dow

MIDLANDBeaverTech No Ducks 6533 was at Dow High School Thursday-Saturday for the FIRST in Michigan District Midland Event robotics competition.The Beaverton students did not advance and the season is over.

“Welcome Spring” Pedestrian Parade

BEAVERTONChildren and young-atheart adults are invited to take part in a unique parade in Beaverton on Sunday, March 29.The “Welcome Spring” Pedestrian Parade will begin at Beaverton United Methodist Church, 150 W. Brown Street, at 4 p.m.

Harrison man arrested following online child predator investigation

HARRISONOn Saturday, March 7, 2026, at approximately 10:31 a.m., a Sergeant with the Clare County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard Todd Shank, age 44, at his residence located at 11940 E. Long Lake Road, following a multi-day online predator investigation.

City hoping March goes out like a lamb

GLADWINWinter is holding on and the latest icy blasts led to some brisk discussions at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council Monday.This winter has been a problem and, if it lasts much longer, the city’s streets may be going on a low-salt diet.

Gladwin area students eligible for health care scholarship

GLADWINThe volunteers of MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin are accepting applications for a scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year to support students from the Gladwin area pursuing careers in health care.

Council approves grant application for flood relief

BEAVERTONAPublic Hearing was slated for the beginning of the Regular Meeting of the Beaverton City Council Monday.