2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest winners

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of State proudly announced the winners of the state’s first-ever “I Voted” sticker design contest. The nine winning designs will be available for clerks to order and give out to voters this fall as the state’s official 2024 Presidential Election stickers.

DNR PHOTO AMBASSADOR SNAPSHOT: GOLDEN HOUR GLOW

A stunning sunrise crests over mountain forests overlooking the Lake of the Clouds. See more pictures by Michigan state parks photo ambassadors at Instagram.com/MiStateParks. For more on the program, call Stephanie Yancer at 989-274-6182.

MESP celebrates college savings month with helpful tips on how to save for higher education

LANSINGSeptember may be back to school for many families, but did you know it’s also College Savings Month? Celebrated throughout September, College Savings Month aims to encourage families to save for higher education and learn about the benefits of a 529 plan.

Gladwin awarded new trees from ReLeaf Michigan; volunteers needed

GLADWINReLeaf Michigan, a statewide non-profit tree organization, in collaboration with the city of Gladwin, the US Forest Service, and the MDNR Urban and Community Forestry is looking for volunteers to help plant 20 trees at the Gladwin City Park and Campground on Friday, September 20.

Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries events

GLADWIN COUNTYFriends of the Gladwin County Libraries annual fall book sale and bake sale will be Sept. 25, 12-4:30 p.m. for members or pay $10 at the door; Sept. 26-28, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for everyone – no entry fee.

Annual Al Crawford bowling fundraiser

GLADWINThe annual Al Crawford bowling fundraiser is slated for October 27.Registration will be at 1 p.m. and bowling will begin at 2 p.m.Teams will consist of two people. The event will include a bake sale, silent auction, and prizes.To sign up call Meadow Lanes at 989-426-7671.

Celebrating 89 years of Social Security

For nearly 90 years, Social Security has provided income protection to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, their dependents, and families who’ve lost a family member who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died.

Checking the safety history of your child’s school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code

LANSINGWith the start of a new school year upon us, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is reminding parents and guardians that they have the ability to check the safety records of all school buses in Michigan.

Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution will take place on Saturday, September 21 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food will begin at about 10 a.m.

MDHHS joins SAMHSA to observe first 988 Day

LANSINGhe Michigan DepartmentTof Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is joining with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to observe the first 988 Day Sunday, Sept. 8.