All is well after smoky scene at Gladwin rehab

GLADWINFirst responders from throughout the community were called to the Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Community at 3270 Pratt Lake Road Friday afternoon after a report that a wing on the west side of the complex was filling with smoke.Workers at the facility had used fire extinguishers to...

Yes, You Can Turn Off the News

Several months ago I took a “short” break from watching the daily news -- except that break wasn’t so short after all when I extended it to over a month.Then, wanting to continue with the peace that came from not being hooked into the daily news cycles and media hysteria, I set my phone to send me...

Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

BeavertonThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton located at 201 S. Ross (across from Huntington Bank) will be hosting their annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 16, from 4-7 p.m.Dinner will include roast beef and all the trimmings, dessert, and beverages.For more information or for takeout orders,...

Pole barn ablaze on Saturday

The Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department respond ed to a pole barn fire Saturday morning at 631 S. Littletown. The fire was extinguished and the build ing is insured. Secord Township, Butman Township and Beaverton also responded to the call. No one was injured and the cause has yet to be determined.

Harvest Happening slated for Oct. 6

GLADWINAHarvest Happening, for ages 0-12, will take place on Oct. 19, from 4-6 p.m., at Gladwin Church of the Nazarene located at 560 W. M-61.

JEEP CREEP 2025

Riverwalk Place Jeep Creep 2025 will take place on Friday, October 17; and Saturday, October 18, 2025. There will be off-roading, live music, vendors, and fall festivities at Riverwalk Place in Gladwin, MI. All are welcome and this event is free for spectators.

Commissioners discuss wedding planning

GLADWINManaging the grounds at the Gladwin County Recreation Area will become the responsibility of the county government on Nov. 1 and the future use of the property was up for discussion Tuesday at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners.Commissioner Alan Donaldson is the board’s...

Midland Announces Disability Film Series

Midland In recognition of Global Diversity Awareness Month in October, Disability Network Mid-Michigan is proud to host the Demystifying Disability free film series.“Disability Network Mid-Michigan believes that disability is a natural part of the human experience, not something to be hidden or...