Boilerplate issues on Commission’s Agenda

GLADWINThe heat was on Monday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners.Or, at least, it will be.

Senate passes bipartisan resolution recognizing National Chemistry Week

WASHINGTON, D.C.The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Co-Chair of the Congressional Chemistry Caucus, recognizing Oct. 1925, 2025, as National Chemistry Week to celebrate the critical role chemistry plays in addressing challenges around the world.

Open Gym at Emmanuel Baptist

GLADWINWednesdays this fall kids from grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a night of fun at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gladwin.Located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road, Emmanuel will be holding an open gym from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every other Wednesday. Upcoming dates are Nov. 12, Dec. 3, and Dec. 17.

Beaverton Lions Club to continue Adopt a Family

GLADWINAs the holiday season approaches, remember the Beaverton Lions Club in your year-end and long term planned giving.The Lions Club has a long tradition of providing Christmas assistance for those in need.

TAKING CHARGE

The reports are in on usage of the new eElectric Vehicle Charging Station located in the parking lot at Gladwin City Hall. A total of 29 vehicles took advantage of the chargers during the month of September with an average charge time of 34 minutes.

Sanford man arrested on multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct involving juvenile

SANFORDOn Thursday, Oct.30, 2025, a detective from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding allegations of sexual abuse involving a 6-year-old child.After an extensive joint investigation with Child Protective...

View from the comfy chair

I survived Halloween! In fact, have managed to live through many Halloweens in my lifetime, and I remember many of them. I don’t remember every single Halloween, but my memories are vivid.

Northern Michigan man pleads to multiple felonies following assault, police chase

LANSINGOn Friday, Oct. 24, Darrin Rasheed Martin, 28, of Marion, pled no contest to multiple felony charges stemming from an assault and high-speed police chase spanning Wexford and Osceola counties on July 10, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

State of Michigan and key medical partners urge Michigan residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine this fall

LANSINGTo help ensure access for all individuals wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) are working...

Tuition-free pathways open doors for Mid Michigan College students

HARRISONMid Michigan College is helping more students than ever achieve their educational goals through tuition-free programs like Michigan Reconnect and the Community College Guarantee (CCG).