Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season

LANSINGMichigan is one of several Midwestern states experiencing unusually dry conditions throughout this winter.The U.S. Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry to severe drought conditions in 45 Michigan counties, some of them for more than six months.

GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) are back and will be sponsoring several public forums from the end of February until the end of April 2026. They will be kitchen table conversations.

Clare County Sheriff’s office operations result in multiple arrests

CLARE COUNTYDeputies with the Clare County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests following traffic enforcement and patrol operations throughout the county during Feb. 13 through 15.Over the course of the weekend, four individuals were arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Council approves donation to spur economic development

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will receive a $5,000 contribution from the City of Gladwin after a resolution was passed last Tuesday at the Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Do drink the water, even if you got the lead letter

GLADWINWater customers in certain Gladwin neighborhoods recently received a notification in the mail from Public Works Director Jeff Graham that their water service line material is unknown.

Sons of the American Legion to meet

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 p.m.

Presentation from the NTAC March 11

LANSINGThe United States Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is conducting a presentation on their 2024 publication, Behavioral Threat Assessment Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement to Prevent Targeted Violence.