“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.

Free Second Saturday Supper March 11

GLADWINNew Beginnings Methodist Church will hold its monthly Free Second Saturday Supper, Saturday, March 14. They are located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales. Look for the three large crosses at the entrance.This will be a takeout only meal.

Beaverton robotics team opens new season

MOUNT PLEASANTProblem solving is probably the most important aspect of competing in robotics and Beaverton had to do a lot of it at the FRC Competition over the weekend at Mount Pleasant High School.The event was the first of the season and the robot was being tested for the first time.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Bake Sale

GLADWINABake Sale Fundraiser to Benefit the Hospice Program will take place Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Gym located at 1312 N. State St. in Gladwin.

BAND FESTIVAL HELD

On Wednesday March 4, both bands from Gladwin Junior High and Gladwin High School attended Band Festival. Congratulations to all musicians for achieving a straight one rating in performance and sight reading! Interested in Gladwin Bands? Visit www.gladwinbands.com to get involved.

RE/MAX River Haven agents receive various honors

GLADWINRE/MAX River Haven is proud to announce these agents who received the following awards for 2025.Kathryn Downing, Nick McNamara, and Deb Stover have earned the RE/MAX 100 Percent Club. Kerry Redman, Marietta Sprott, Kim Sturgis, and Marti Drabing have earned the RE/MAX Executive Club.

MDHHS announces phase 2 launch of juvenile justice Bed Management Tool

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the launch of phase 2 enhancements to its statewide Bed Management Tool, an innovative digital platform designed to help modernize youth placement in Michigan’s juvenile justice system.

State of emergency declared following deadly tornadoes in Southwest Michigan

LANSINGOn March 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties to assist with response and recovery efforts related to a deadly tornado outbreak in southwest Michigan.“This morning, I’ve declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass, and St.

Utilities ramp up tree trimming to address reliability problems

LANSINGWhile charging comparably high electric rates, Michigan utilities continue to rank among the worst in the nation in reliability.Now, the Public Service Commission (PSC) wants them to increase their tree trimming efforts to address this long-standing problem.

Moolenaar receives 2025 Medal of Merit from MI National Guard

LANSINGThis week, Congressman John Moolenaar was awarded the 2025 Medal of Merit by the National Guard Association of the United States. The annual award recognizes legislators on the state and federal level for contributions to the National Guard.