Online resources bring awareness to Cold Cases

LANSINGSearching unsolved crimes and sharing information directly with Michigan State Police (MSP) investigators is now easier with dedicated webpages highlighting cold cases.“Adding online resources was a logical next step to continue the success we have seen from our specialized Cold Case units...

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.

Michigan SNAP recipients may qualify for additional assistance to replace food spoiled during recent storms and power outages

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and were affected by recent storms in Wayne County may be eligible to request replacement benefits to cover food that spoiled as a result of recent...

MDARD confirms detection of eastern equine encephalitis in a Roscommon County Horse

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting a detection of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in an 18-month-old Quarter Horse filly from Roscommon County.

Farwell man to stand trial on Embezzlement from Vulnerable Adult Charges

LANSINGOn Sept. 10, Phillip Lee Sprague, 62, of Farwell, was bound over to stand trial in the 55th Circuit Court in Clare County on one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult – $100,000 or More, a 20-year felony, and two counts of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult – $50,000 or More but...

Fire department open house Sept. 26

GLADWINThe Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department, 701 E. Cedar Avenue, will have an open house on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will feature Emergency Management, MyMichigan EMS with Andy Ambulance, DNR Fire equipment, the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. and 911, and Michigan...

Do dog parks breed bad behavior?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER:My community has a problem with dogs running off their leash in areas. They often leave “deposits” behind that their owners don’t clean up. At a town hall session, a group of us proposed creating a dog park where off-leash activity could be allowed.

Food distribution at Christ the King

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on Sept. 19, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.

Sign up for free state park field trips

LANSINGFall registration is now open for Nature Awaits, a DNR education initiative that allows fourth grade classrooms to visit a state park on a free field trip.Educators can choose from 30 state parks throughout Michigan, with transportation costs for public schools reimbursed up to $1,000.

MARSP to meet Sept. 28

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.On Sept. 28, at 10:15 a.m....