SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ADDS DEPUTIES

The Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department has announced its newest additions: Deputy Alexander Lehman, Deputy Aaron Greaves, and Deputy Jacob Lask-MacLemore. They are recent graduates of the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy.

Retired school personnel to meet

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.

The Glory Ministry weekly Friday event

GLADWINThe Glory Ministry will have refreshing and fellowship on Friday evenings, 6:30 p.m., at the Grout Township Hall, 1490 S. Grout Road. For more information call 989-426-1326.

Alert reissued on government imposter scams

LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on government imposter scams, warning consumers to remain vigilant against fraudulent emails, calls, or texts from scammers posing as government officials.

Midland County Sheriff’s Office awarded grant for utility terrain vehicle

MIDLANDThe Midland County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation and $28,328.48 from the Midland Area Community Foundation to purchase a new Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV).

Ross Lake project discussed at meeting

BEAVERTONExperts engaged in the Ross Lake and Brown/Tonkin Street improvement projects held Community Event #2 last Wednesday night at the Beaverton Activity Center to provide the community with status updates and seek its input.

Kiwanis Sweetest Day Roses available

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club will continue the tradition of selling roses to coincide with Sweetest Day, a day to recognize the special folks in your life: wives, mothers, sweethearts, secretaries, co-workers, etc. Sweetest Day this year is Saturday, Oct. 18.

Michigan residents encouraged to take action during Preparedness Month

LANSINGAs communities across the state recover from a historic ice storm, spring tornadoes, and summer floods, Gov.

Sunny, dry fall weather means bigger fire risk, especially in northern Lower Peninsula

LANSINGMichigan’s greatest fire risk is usually in the spring, but downed wood from the March ice storm in northern Michigan forests and a forecast string of dry days mean people need to be careful with fire through the fall.

Political clout of Gen Z voters expected to grow

LANSINGWith a new generation of voters growing, social media has taken command as the main focal point of political news. Especially for Generation Z.