Joe secures work at Cedar Haus

GLADWINThe Arnold Center is proud to announce that Joe, a participant in its vocational program, has successfully secured employment in the competitive job market.

Annual ORV Fun Fest heats up the trails

The Gladwin Chamber of Commerce hosted its 12th Annual ORV Fun Fest Saturday and bonus points were on the line for those willing to take on the mud pit at the County Fairgrounds at the end of the run. For more on the event, see ORV, A- 3.

Accident takes life of Midland County man

MIDLAND COUNTYThe Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that claimed the life of Daniel Herron, a 62-year-old Greendale Township male. The crash occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 at approximately 2 p.m.

Beaverton seeks to fill board vacancy

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Schools Board of Education is seeking a candidate to replace Vice-President Jason Pahl, who resigned Aug. 12.

Welcome back to school!

It was great seeing all the smiling faces of students and parents Monday. Everyone is excited for the new year and as always, it’s great to be a Flying G!Our teaching staff continues to turnover. We have 10 new teachers this year, some with experience and others in their first year.

View from the comfy chair

I was taking an evening nap, and I was awakened by an involuntary burp that had a distinct taste: garlic! Wow, garlic not only can cause a major smelly burp, but if you consume enough of it, it can exude out of your pores!Garlic contains sulfur compounds called ally sulfides.

Michigan residents can apply for Home Heating Tax Credit until September 30

LANSINGWith fall around the corner, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) to spread the word about the Home Heating Credit, which helps eligible residents manage heating costs during the...