Gladwin Goodfellows 2026 Campaign

GLADWIN COUNTYSince the Great Depression in the 1930s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.One hundred percent of donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets which will be delivered Dec. 19.Please help this year...

Vehicle fire injures Gladwin woman in Edenville Township

EDENVILLE TOWNSHIPThe Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle fire that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at approximately 6:27 a.m., at River Trails Heritage Park, near the intersection of North M-30 Highway and West Mayfly Drive in Edenville Township.Preliminary...

Contractor picked to dredge Ross Lake

BEAVERTONAbid has been approved for the Ross Lake Project after action by the Beaverton City Council at its Regular Meeting Monday night.The council accepted a recommendation from engineers Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT) to approve a bid submitted by Buckeye Elm Contracting of Gahanna,...

First West Nile virus-positive horse identified in Missaukee County

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)confirmed the state’s first detection of West Nile virus (WNV) in a three-yearold standardbred-Friesian mare from Missaukee County. This is the first case of WNV reported in a domestic animal for 2026.

MyMichigan Health hosting breast cancer screening events

MIDLANDAs the leading breast health provider in the region, MyMichigan Health is hosting special breast cancer screening event during the month of October with extended mammogram hours and special giveaways.Events will take place at MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8...

Community invited to explore short-term training opportunities

HARRISONAnew career or skill doesn’t always require years of school.

Food Distribution slated for Oct. 17

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD), with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, will be hosting its next distribution at Christ the King Lutheran Church, located at 600 S. M-18 in Gladwin, on Oct. 17, 2026.

Bundle-up-Boutique opens in September

GLADWINThe Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, located at 560 W. M-61, will operate the Bundle-up-Boutique featuring fall and winter outerwear for families. The boutique will open in September. New and gently used articles will be available for free.

Medicare 1010: Learning the basics

GLADWINAstate certified Medicare Counselor will be at MyMichigan Medical Offices Community Eduction Room, located at 609 Quarter Street in Gladwin on Sept. 24 from 1-3 p.m.Information on starting Medicare, enrollment, and help for prescription drug costs will be presented.