News

Pastor Joe Dorais officiates at a prayer gathering honoring America’s 250th birthday Sunday at the Gladwin County Courthouse.

Pastor Joe Dorais officiates at a prayer gathering honoring America’s 250th birthday Sunday at the Gladwin County Courthouse.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Gathering offers prayers marking 250th anniversary of U.S.

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINAprayer gathering was held Sunday afternoon on the steps of the Gladwin County Courthouse as part of Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving, a coordinated movement calling Americans to spiritual reflection and renewal during this milestone year marking the...
Gladwin City Council

Gladwin City Council

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Council moves to begin water project

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINAPublic Hearing to discuss a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project opened the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council Monday.“First and foremost, the City’s drinking water remains safe and continues to meet state and federal testing requirements,” said City Administrator Kimberly...
Thunder rumbles on the strip

Thunder rumbles on the strip

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Thunder rumbles on the strip

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINThunder on the Strip returned to Zettel Memorial Airport Saturday. The popular drag racing event drew 128 drivers to the “Christmas Tree” at the starting line for a total of 358 races.The fastest speed posted on the day was 126.43 miles per hour on the quarter-mile strip of runway.
CHAMBER CROWNS GOLF TOURNEY CHAMPS

CHAMBER CROWNS GOLF TOURNEY CHAMPS

Exclusive Subscriber Content

CHAMBER CROWNS GOLF TOURNEY CHAMPS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce held its 35th Annual Golf Outing Friday at Sugar Springs Golf Course. The event is one of the main fundraisers for the Chamber. Players were treated to hot dogs donated by Lambert’s Meat Market and Biggby provided coffee.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

State reps celebrate plan to excuse school days cancelled by extreme weather

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGState Representatives Ken Borton, Cam Cavitt, Joseph Fox, Mike Hoadley, and John Roth celebrated the successful House vote on a bill that would excuse school days that were cancelled across Northern Michigan due to severe storms in March.House Bill 5797, introduced by Rep. Parker Fairbairn,...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Fire equipment grant opportunity program for local governments now open

Lansing
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Tof Treasury today announced the launch of the Fire Equipment Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to help local units of government purchase critical fire equipment and fire gear for on-call, part-time, and volunteer firefighters.The program was created to strengthen public safety and...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

School districts decide what to do with outdated, unused buildings

Georgia Hill
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LANSINGFlint Community Schools is looking to tear down four schools that have sat vacant for over 13 years.The move reflects a broader question facing communities across the state: how to repurpose or manage unused school spaces.These “abandoned and unsafe spaces” have “attracted vandalism,...
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Manager Jerry Landenberger makes the opening of the new store at 120 E. Cedar Ave. official by cutting the ribbon with a group of O’Reilly’s employees Sunday morning.

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Manager Jerry Landenberger makes the opening of the new store at 120 E. Cedar Ave. official by cutting the ribbon with a group of O’Reilly’s employees Sunday morning.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts open for business

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINO’Reilly’s Auto Parts opened for business Saturday and held a ribboncutting ceremony Sunday, taking over the space at 120 E. Cedar Ave. that was formerly occupied by the Rite-Aid store that closed down two years ago.The store employs nine people, all fulltime and all Gladwin County...
Subscribe to