Racers compete at Thunder on the Strip

Thunder on the Strip took place on Sept. 13 at Zettel-Memorial Airport with 112 racers, 402 races, and 800 plus spectators in attendance. Vehicles from daily drivers, to full-blown drag cars, and trucks raced 660 feet to the finish line. Check out their Facebook page at the QR code above.

Crash claims life near West River Road

MIDLAND COUNTYThe Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle fatal traffic crash that claimed the life of Eduardo Aguilar, a 30-year-old Allen Park male. The incident occurred on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 at approximately 10:50 a.m.

Drowning at Lake Lancer Sept. 6

GLADWINOn Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m.deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a missing 16-month-old child from a residence on Lake Lancer in Butman Township.The child was found unresponsive in the lake a short distance from his residence.

Consumers Energy alerts customers to be on guard against new scam that demands immediate payment

JACKSONConsumers Energy is alerting Michiganders to be on the lookout of scammers who this week have been contacting people and demanding immediate payment with a bogus threat that their service will be shut off.

Free Second Saturday Supper is starting back up in September

GLADWINThe Free Second Saturday Supper is starting back up from a summer break and the Gladwin Christian Men’s Club will be doing the cooking.The meal will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 at the New Beginnings Methodist Church located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales.

Federal government announces phasing out paper checks

LANSINGThe United States Treasury has announced that the federal government will phase out paper checks on Sept.

Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 23

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin. At 6 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event.