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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Gladwin area residents gathered for a Pride March and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community at the Gladwin City Park. The group met at a pavilion inside Gladwin City Park and then lined up for a march displaying solidarity, including...

It was a long time in the making for Gladwin softball. The Flying G’s, members of the Jack Pine Conference since 2003, brought home the program’s first JPC championship in 2022. Now, eight players who sparked that historic run are honored with all-Jack Pine Conference recognition. Gladwin features...

PRUDENVILLE – June 30 is Motown Party Night at the Waterfront Stage in Trestle Park! Risque` Band brings Motown hits and more to the shore of Houghton Lake. From the Motor City to Northern Michigan, they’re simply the best!. Start your holiday weekend right (on Thursday) with the...

HALE – The Varsity Eagles track season has come to an end. While the team didn’t obtain any wins throughout the spring due to the lack of runners on the team, the Eagles still managed to come out with a state qualification and many personal records. On May...

Even more issues are now coming out of Lakeview Mobile Home Park in Prudenville. Now they say they’re standing up for themselves. “I have to pay my bills, my electric, my gas,” said resident Christine Willey. “They should have to pay to fix this so that we have proper sewer and proper running water.”

Terry Allan Schwemle, age 41, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home in St. Helen, MI with his family by his side. He was born on May 5, 1981 in West Branch to Gary and Sheryl (Storms) Schwemle. Terry lived in St. Helen for his entire life....

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our Mother, Patricia (Joanie) Welch on Monday, June 20, 2022. Formerly a long-time resident of Au Gres, she passed away peacefully at her current home in East Tawas with her three children by her side, age 82. She was born to the...

Below is School Superintendent Christopher Ming’s speech during Au Gres-Sims’ Class of 2022’s commencement ceremony June 3. Tonight, we celebrate the achievements of the senior class of Au Gres-Sims. This night is the culmination of thirteen years of schooling and is a celebration of the young men and women sitting before us, but it is also a tribute to the work of each person in our bleachers.

Jessie Ann Carr age 83 of Gladwin, Michigan passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022 at Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-Gladwin. Jessie was born January 26, 1939 in Porter Township, Midland, Michigan, the daughter Frank and Hazel (Huntoon) Bushree. Jessie graduated from High School in 1958 and soon after was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Ellsworth Carr on August 23, 1958 in Midland.

GLADWIN, MI — Gladwin County’s second-ever Pride event is happening this weekend. Gladwin Pride: Picnic in the Park is one of numerous LGBTQ+ Pride Month events happening across the region and state throughout June. The family-friendly and pet-friendly event is scheduled to take place from noon to 4:30...

ARENAC COUNTY – An Arenac County man who was accused of setting up a booby trap in his home to kill police officers in January 2021, has been sentenced to prison. Roger Allan Broadstone, 68, of Twining, appeared before Arenac County’s 23rd Circuit Court District Judge David Riffel last Wednesday, June 15. He was sentenced to 41 months to 10 […]

The word “community” is defined as a group of people living in the same place or having a particular interest in common. Catalyst Midland has launched a series titled “Catalyst Community” focusing on different communities — sometimes geographic, sometimes a common interest. In this week’s...

OGEMAW TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a stolen vehicle theft that happened in the early hours of Sunday, June 12 just after 1:00 a.m. in Ogemaw Township. Police say that two suspects stole a vehicle in the 3000 block of Maes Road. The suspects were...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Pritchard, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home. He owned and operated Happy Lawn with his son, Jacob. Jeff enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, and mushroom hunting. He is survived by his sons; Jacob Truesdail and Cameron, and family members; Dolores, John,...

Lonny (Buck) Pelton, age 82, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side. He fought a brave battle with Pancreatic cancer. Lonny was born on July 2, 1939 in Perry, Michigan to the late Faye and Neva (Loomis) Pelton....

Glen L. Searfoss, 88, of Beaverton, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Gladwin. He was born February, 5 1934, the son of Louis and Margret (Nettleton) Searfoss in Gladwin, MI. Glen was a proud veteran of the United States Army. During his time in the Army Glen married his first wife Heidi in Germany with whom he had three kids. After leaving the Army Glen was employed by Presidio’s Garage in Beaverton, MI and Lee Otto GMC/Buick in Gladwin.