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Corps of Engineers to update community Sept. 24 in Midland

Corps of Engineers to update community Sept. 24 in Midland

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Corps of Engineers to update community Sept. 24 in Midland

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
MIDLANDOn Wednesday, Sept. 24, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District will update the community on its flood risk management study of the Tittabawassee River Watershed in Midland County.
Understanding the assocation between ‘The Pill’ and CANCER

Understanding the assocation between ‘The Pill’ and CANCER

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Understanding the assocation between ‘The Pill’ and CANCER

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
DEAR DR. ROACH: I want to point out a serious health concern. My daughter turned 40 last year and got a mammogram that came back with a shocking diagnosis of stage 3 microinvasive carcinoma.She underwent three surgeries, the last of which was a double mastectomy.
Beaverton Activity Center

Beaverton Activity Center

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Ross Lake Project event changed due to scheduling conflict

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
BEAVERTONDue to scheduling conflicts, the date of Community Outreach Event #2 for the Ross Lake Ecosystem Restoration and Tonkin/Brown Infrastructure Improvement Projects has changed to Wednesday, Sept. 10. The event will still take place at the Beaverton Activity Center (BAC) in the main gym.
This 2021 Chevy Silverado was involved in a single vehicle, personal injury rollover crash Sunday in Butman Township.

This 2021 Chevy Silverado was involved in a single vehicle, personal injury rollover crash Sunday in Butman Township.

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Alcohol alleged factor in Butman Twp. crash

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYOn Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m. Deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a single vehicle, personal injury, rollover crash on Sugar River Road, east of N. Hockaday Road, in Butman Township.
Kyle Binger (fifth from left) was confirmed as Gladwin’s new Chief of Police at the Regular Meeting of the City Council last Tuesday.

Kyle Binger (fifth from left) was confirmed as Gladwin’s new Chief of Police at the Regular Meeting of the City Council last Tuesday.

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Council confirms Binger as new Police Chief

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
GLADWINKyle Binger, a Gladwin policeman who has been serving as the Department’s School Resource Officer, was named Chief of Police by a unanimous vote last Tuesday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.
Four Lakes Housing Assistance Fund

Four Lakes Housing Assistance Fund

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Four Lakes Housing Assistance Fund

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
MIDLANDAs announced during the July 9 webinar, the Four Lakes Task Force is pleased to support the launch of the Four Lakes Housing Assistance Fund.
Kiwanis Sweetest Day Roses available for order

Kiwanis Sweetest Day Roses available for order

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Kiwanis Sweetest Day Roses available for order

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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.
Work continues at Secord Dam on the primary spillway. The two main areas of construction are demolition of one of the spillway bays and placing concrete in the downstream lower slab. In the spillway chute, crews are installing baffle blocks, which are big blocks of concrete used to reduce the force of water as it flows. Crews also started to install the downstream steps.

Work continues at Secord Dam on the primary spillway. The two main areas of construction are demolition of one of the spillway bays and placing concrete in the downstream lower slab. In the spillway chute, crews are installing baffle blocks, which are big blocks of concrete used to reduce the force of water as it flows. Crews also started to install the downstream steps.

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Four Lakes Task Force update

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Work resumed on all four dams over the summer. Each site is active when weather permits and crews are making excellent progress.
Beef cattle bale grazing on a farm in Michigan. PHOTO BY MSU EXTENSION

Beef cattle bale grazing on a farm in Michigan. PHOTO BY MSU EXTENSION

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New MSU Extension bulletin, Winter Bale Grazing in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region now available

Kable Thurlow
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
LANSINGMSU Extension has recently released a brand-new MSU Extension bulletin, Winter Bale Grazing in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region, which provides practical step-by-step guidance for farmers seeking more efficient and regenerative winter-feeding methods.
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