Hays enters plea in embezzlement case

GLADWINElza Hays, the former Associate President of the Butman Township Firefighters Association, entered a plea to Embezzlement by an Agent or Trustee of $20,000 or more, but less than $50,000, Tuesday in the 80th District Court.Hays turned himself in to the Gladwin County Jail in January after...

Free family Fun Day scheduled July 3

GLADWINThe Springs Ministries will have a Family Fun Day free outdoor event on July 3, 3-10 p.m., at the Springs Camp located at 1950 N. M-30 in Gladwin. The event will feature food, music and lots of activities. For more information call 989-426-7604.

Hearing next month in fatal crash case

GLADWINApreliminary exam will be held next month in the 80th District Court of Judge Joshua Farrell in the case of Beaverton’s Doris Coppola, who is charged with Reckless Driving Causing Death and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Death.The charges stem from a three-vehicle accident...

Sons of the American Legion meetings

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6...

Fish a Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser July 10

GLADWINThe Knights of Columbus of Gladwin will present a Fish a Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser to help raise funds for the Backpack Buddies Weekend Food Program on Friday, July 10, 4-7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 751 M-18 in Gladwin.Three pieces of fish: $14; one piece of fish, six...

Pancake breakfast slated for July 4

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton First Presbyterian Church will have a pancake breakfast on July 4 from 8-10:30 a.m. The church is located at 201 Ross Street across from Huntington Bank. For more information or take out orders call 989-435-7086.

MDARD takes steps to protect Michigan from New World Screwworm

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced new domestic animal movement requirements designed to keep New World screwworm (NWS) out of Michigan.

Groundbreaking planned for new medical office building in Standish

STANDISHMyMichigan Health will soon break ground on the new Cedar Ridge Building, a 20,000-squarefoot medical office facility adjacent to MyMichigan Medical Center Standish, expanding access to health care services for residents throughout the region.Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026,...

MSP Northville Forensic Science Laboratory to close

DIMONDALEFaced with repair and maintenance costs that exceed $20 million over the next several years, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has decided to close its Northville Forensic Science Laboratory and transfer the services and staff to the department’s other laboratories.This decision comes...