Rep. Hoadley sets February office hour meeting

LANSINGState Rep. Mike Hoadley, of Au Gres, has announced upcoming office hours events for people in the 99th House District in Arenac, Iosco, Ogemaw, Bay, Clare and Gladwin counties to meet with their state representative during the month of February.

Delta College hosts free community FAFSA workshops

UNIVERSITY CENTERDelta College is hosting workshops to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting next week and running through August. You do not have to be current or incoming Delta College students to attend. This event is free and open to the public.

View from the comfy chair

Have you ever needed a serious nap? You know, when it’s mid-afternoon, and you are so tired that you can hardly keep your eyes open! Your muscles feel heavy, your breathing starts to become erratic, and all you can think of is catching a few winks to rejuvenate yourself.

RIVALS TAKE IT TO COURT

The rivalry between Beaverton and Gladwin took to the court last Wednesday when the Flying G’s hosted the Beavers for a 7th grade basketball game and then an 8th grade game. Gladwin’s 7th grade team won 40-6. Liam Pohlman scored nine points and Ivan Christensen had eight.

Beaverton hosts ice racing event

BEAVERTONRoss Lake hosted the first of three ice races slated for this winter on Sunday and a field of 55 drivers were on hand to tackle the course in seven different classes.

Pantry offers personal items

GLADWINThe Personal Needs Pantry of Gladwin County has cleaning, paper, and personal hygiene items available every third month with minimal hassle and paperwork. It is by appointment only.Call the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene at 989-578-2559 or 989-426-6436.

90 YEARS YOUNG AND STILL SNOWMOBILING

Local Secord Lake resident Stu McCleod is turning 90 and still enjoys to hitting the throttle with his younger snowmobiling buddies. Here he is on a recent ride on Secord Lake. McCleod has been active in the sport since the 1960’s.

MMCAA offers free tax preparation services

FARWELLMid Michigan Community Action (MMCAA) is now accepting appointments for free income tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Grassland restoration fights wildlife decline

LANSINGGary Groff fondly remembers hunting all day on his grandfather’s land as a boy.“For all my dad’s life, he could not believe that I could go out there before daylight and come back after dark,” he said.Now retired for many years, he still hunts the Ionia County property with friends.

New opportunities to “Ask Bill G.” slated

LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette announced new opportunities, new approaches and a fresh format for constituent office hours throughout the 95th State Legislative district.