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Candidate for Governor Mike Duggan and one of his biggest local supporters, Beaverton Junior High School student Tanner Oard, meet the people at a rally at Riverwalk Grill Saturday.

Candidate for Governor Mike Duggan and one of his biggest local supporters, Beaverton Junior High School student Tanner Oard, meet the people at a rally at Riverwalk Grill Saturday.

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Local student brings Duggan campaign to town

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINAs a student in the sixth grade at Beaverton Junior High, Tanner Oard is not old enough to vote.Nevertheless, Oard, 12, is making an impact on the race for governor in Michigan.Independent candidate Mike Duggan, the former Mayor of Detroit, made a campaign stop at Riverwalk Grill Saturday to...
Council accepts donation for campground

Council accepts donation for campground

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Council accepts donation for campground

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Apleasant surprise greeted the Beaverton City Council at the beginning of its Regular Meeting Monday.Mike Cingano was on hand to announce a $50,000 donation will be made for new projects at Calhoun Campground, which was bequeathed by the estate of Guerdon and Paula Schumacher.The Council then heard...

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Mid-Michigan Community Action honored for 60 years of service

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GLADWINMay has been designated Community Action Month and, in honor of that, the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution in praise of the contributions made by Mid-Michigan Community Action at its most recent meeting.Commissioner Tom Winarski is Gladwin County’s elected public...

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To a most beloved community

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
We of the Helping Hands Mission give thanks to you, to everyone of you who contributed to the Beaverton Postal Food Donation given to us this week.
Pictured left to right are: Cheila Halsey, owner of Countryside Pharmacy in Stanton, Edmore and Lakeview; Miguel Rodriguez, EVP of American Pharmacies; Tom Kunse, State Rep (R), Clare; John Gross, owner of J Gross, Pharmacy Group (Gateway Pharmacy, Eagle Pharmacy, Harrison Family Pharmacy, Beaverton Family Pharmacy, Flint Family Pharmacy, Swartz Creek Pharmacy); and Josh Gross, Director of Pharmacy J Gross Pharmacy Group.

Pictured left to right are: Cheila Halsey, owner of Countryside Pharmacy in Stanton, Edmore and Lakeview; Miguel Rodriguez, EVP of American Pharmacies; Tom Kunse, State Rep (R), Clare; John Gross, owner of J Gross, Pharmacy Group (Gateway Pharmacy, Eagle Pharmacy, Harrison Family Pharmacy, Beaverton Family Pharmacy, Flint Family Pharmacy, Swartz Creek Pharmacy); and Josh Gross, Director of Pharmacy J Gross Pharmacy Group.

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Local pharmacy owners sound alarm on closure crisis at Clare Roundtable

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CLARELocal pharmacy owners gathered at Gateway Pharmacy in Clare, on May 4, to confront a growing crisis threatening the survival of independent drugstores across Michigan.The roundtable event, hosted in partnership with American Pharmacies, brought together pharmacy leaders and State Rep. Tom...
CMDHD offers children’s special health care services

CMDHD offers children’s special health care services

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CMDHD offers children’s special health care services

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MT. PLEASANTThis vital program helps children and young adults with long-term health conditions get the care they need.Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) offers Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS), a state-run program that helps children and young adults (up to age 26)...
LEATHERS VISITS BEAVERTON LEO CLUB

LEATHERS VISITS BEAVERTON LEO CLUB

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LEATHERS VISITS BEAVERTON LEO CLUB

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Lions of Michigan District Governor, Marie Leathers, recently visited the Beaverton Lions Club to hear about the great community work being accomplished and projects supported by its members. In addition, the Governor was introduced to the work of the Beaverton Leo Club and members.
Billman honor caps Fine Arts Week at GHS

Billman honor caps Fine Arts Week at GHS

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Billman honor caps Fine Arts Week at GHS

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINFine Arts Week at Gladwin High School began May 1 with the Creative Reflections Art Show, which decked the school’s halls with various examples of art created by the students, continued the next day with “On with the Show,” a musical celebration of stage, screen and spectacle performed by...

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Keep fire danger in mind, especially in northern Lower Peninsula

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LANSINGDry conditions and wind have elevated fire danger across much of Michigan, with the risk particularly high in the northern Lower Peninsula due to downed trees and branches from the March 2025 ice storm.“Even with the heavy rains this spring, recent drier weather in the northern Lower...
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