Gladwin County Festival of Lights Christmas Parade

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Festival of Lights Christmas Parade, Glow-Rious Christmas, will take place on Dec. 6. The tree lighting will take place on the corner of North Silverleaf and Cedar Avenue at 5:30 p.m. with the parade starting at 6 p.m. Parade lineup starts at 4 p.m.

Beaverton Tree Lighting Celebration

The Beaverton Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on Dec. 5, 6 p.m., at the Beaverton Activity Center located at 106 Tonkin St. Special guests will include Miss Gladwin County, the BHS Band, and Santa Claus.

County hires manager for Recreation Area venue

GLADWINThe Board of Commissioners took a step forward in its plan to operate the wedding venue at the Gladwin County Recreation Area when it hired Guided Moments LLC’s Dayna Fennell to provide onsite operation and management at last Tuesday’s Regular Meeting.

May I Walk With You

Finally, after 30 years of teaching and 25 years in counseling, I am retiring.My family and I have been very blessed, beyond my wildest imagination. It is true that “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard what God has prepared for those who love him.” I have mixed feelings about retirement.

New leadership at Michigan Air National Guard announced

LANSINGhe Michigan DepartmentTof Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has announced two leadership changes across the Michigan Air National Guard. These changes reflect our commitment to excellence and the continued advancement of our organization under the guidance of exceptional leaders.

Owners encouraged to help keep pets safe this Thanksgiving

LANSINGAs Michiganders put the final touches on their holiday menus and travel plans, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners of some of the best ways to keep their pets healthy and safe this Thanksgiving.

Crash in Clare County takes life

CLARE COUNTYOn Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at approximately 9:16 p.m., Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle crash on Kirby Avenue, north of Stockwell Road in Redding Township.