DNR to livestream Michigan NRC meetings

LANSINGBeginning with the Wednesday, Feb.

Gov. Whitmer announces art and writing contests for 2026 State of the State

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer has announced an art contest for the 2026 State of the State program cover and a new writing contest for the chance to be a part of the address.

Michigan Wheat Producers to vote on program continuation

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced that it will conduct a referendum on the Michigan Wheat Program from Monday, Feb. 9 through Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

Jupiter Family Night at the Delta College Planetarium

BAY CITYHead to the Delta College Planetarium for a special night all about our solar system’s largest planet – Jupiter! This event will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.

PORTER STREET BOAT LAUNCH INFO BOARDS

Five years after its original construction the three sided informative board at the Porter Street Boat Launch has finally been completed with the assistance of the City Manager, Shannon Sirpilla; College Intern, Chloe Sprague; DPW Director, Patrick Stanley; and Tom O’Brien from O’Brien Signs.

Former Prescott man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct

LANSINGJames Carter, 63, formerly of Prescott, but most recently residing in Georgia, was convicted by a Hillsdale County jury on Feb.

Mid Michigan Community Action now scheduling free tax preparation appointments

FARWELLMid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is now scheduling appointments for free income tax preparation services in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola counties. Inperson and drop-off options are available.

Blight fight is underway

GLADWINResidents call their local government office for a variety of reasons, but one issue that comes up consistently is blight.“It’s a very big topic,” said Gladwin City Administrator Kimberly Hines, who fields a lot of those calls. “I’d say it’s one of the top three problems we have here.

Beaverton water project clogged by EGLE ruling

BEAVERTONThe Water System Improvements Project has sprung a leak, according to a progress report delivered by City Manager Shannon Sirpilla at the Regular Meeting of the Beaverton City Council Monday.