Wednesday, April 30, 2025

New Gladwin Police Chief To Be Sworn In

Gladwin Police officer Eric Killian is expected to be sworn-in as Gladwin’s newest police chief. Killian,  who is a school resource officer, will be sworn in after school ends, June 14th. Interim police chief...

Hemp Growing Coming To Michigan

Farmers in Indiana and Michigan are preparing to grow hemp as a legal agricultural commodity following the declassification of industrial hemp as a narcotic. With the passage of the federal Farm Bill in 2018, hundreds of...

Gilbert Suffers Stroke

Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert is recovering after suffering stroke symptoms. He is currently recovering comfortably' after going to the hospital early Sunday. Gilbert is Quicken Loans founder and chairman, and majority owner of the Cleveland...

PA Arrested In Beaverton

A physician's assistant at Family Health Wellness in Beaverton, was arrested this week by Gladwin County Sheriff's deputies on five criminal charges. 58 year old Richard Call has been charged with electronic communications, domestic violence, habitual offender third and fourth offense...

State of Michigan Sued By Voting-Rights Advocates

Voting-rights advocates and a campaign-finance ballot drive group have sued the state of Michigan, challenging requirements that make it harder to qualify proposals for the ballot. The Associated Press says the lawsuit comes a day...

Farm Worker Fatally Electrocuted

A farm worker was fatally electrocuted when a steel truss he was holding touched a power line. Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke says 19-year-old Rocky Stoner of Marcellus was fatally wounded Thursday morning. CPR...

Driver Responsible For Sanford Crash Identified

According to a crash report from the Midland County Sheriff's Office, Chad Valentine was the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash in Sanford Tuesday. Neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to be...

Currie Parkway Bridge To Be Repaired

Repairs to the historic Currie Parkway Bridge, which crosses the Tittabawasee River in Midland, will begin immediately. The Midland Daily News says the bridge was closed due to excessive use when the M-20 bridge...

Lake Isabella Man To Face Attempted Murder Charge

A Lake Isabella man will face trial for attempted murder after a phone call sent him into a violent rage. 60 year old Larry Reeve was ordered to stand trial after the arrest. No...

Local Priest Placed On Administrative Leave Over Child Misconduct Charges

A Diocese of Saginaw priest who once served Blessed Sacrament in Midland, has been placed on administrative leave because of an allegation of misconduct involving a minor years ago. The Rev. Father Kucharczyk was...