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Sanford Dam

Sanford Dam

Sanford Lake is filling back up

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
SANFORDAlmost six years after a rain event caused Sanford and Edenville dams to fail, the Sanford Lake Dam is now operational. The process to refill Sanford Lake officially began last Wednesday at 12:01 a.m.
“Ask Bill G.” Tele-Townhall announced

“Ask Bill G.” Tele-Townhall announced

“Ask Bill G.” Tele-Townhall announced

Bill G. Schuette
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette will host a live tele-townhall event and hold a pair of staff office hours events this month for people he represents in Midland County and parts of Gladwin and Bay counties.“Ask Bill G.

Gladwin Township Amish Community Blood Drive

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GLADWINAVersiti blood drive will take place on April 27, 2-7 p.m., at the Gladwin Township Hall Located at 2001 Wagarville Road in Gladwin For appointments or eligibility questions call 866-6425663.
A Celebration of Local Philanthropy was held by Gladwin County Community Foundation at the John C. Magnus Center.

A Celebration of Local Philanthropy was held by Gladwin County Community Foundation at the John C. Magnus Center.

Foundation celebrates local philanthropy

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
HARRISONThe Gladwin County Community Foundation held a Celebration of Local Philanthropy Thursday morning at the John C. Magnus Center.
2026 SKYWARN spotter training

2026 SKYWARN spotter training

2026 SKYWARN spotter training

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYSKYWARN spotter training will take place April 28, 6-7 p.m., at Sage Township Hall. The hall is located at 1831 W. Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.
State Representative Bill G. Schuette (right, at table) was joined by Beaverton City Manager Shannon Sirpilla and Director of Downtown & Community Development Matt Lang (on screen) for testimony on Wednesday, April 15 regarding a budget request Schuette has made for $450,000 for the upcoming fiscal year for water main work for the city.

State Representative Bill G. Schuette (right, at table) was joined by Beaverton City Manager Shannon Sirpilla and Director of Downtown & Community Development Matt Lang (on screen) for testimony on Wednesday, April 15 regarding a budget request Schuette has made for $450,000 for the upcoming fiscal year for water main work for the city.

Schuette testifies for Beaverton infrastructure

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette on Wednesday testified on critical resources he is fighting for in the state budget process.Schuette has requested $450,000 for the upcoming fiscal year for water main work for the city of Beaverton.
Xavier Henderson, branch manager of the Portage office, smiles for a photo at the check-in and booking station.

Xavier Henderson, branch manager of the Portage office, smiles for a photo at the check-in and booking station.

MDOS installs electronic check-in stations seven months ahead of schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of State (MDOS) completed the installation of check-in and booking stations at branch office locations that do not have a full-time staff greeter present, finishing the project seven months ahead of schedule.
State Police Posts to participate in Drug Take Back Day

State Police Posts to participate in Drug Take Back Day

State Police Posts to participate in Drug Take Back Day

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan State Police (MSP) is again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to safely dispose of expired and unused prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will be open on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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