CMDHD is honoring Pride Month

LANSINGCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is proudly joining the global celebration of Pride Month in June. Pride is more than just a parade or a party; it’s a time to recognize and honor the LGBTQ+ community, their history, struggles, and triumphs.

May I Walk With You

Ilistened intently as Pope Francis’s interview with Nora O’Donnell aired on CBS on May 20, 2024. I was glad to hear that the Pope and Ms. O’Donnell discussed many questions about how we ought to live our lives on moral issues that confront our world and society today.

GWSD competes at CRU Dance 2024

GLADWINBrighton, Michigan was the final destination in this year’s dance season for all of the Wildfong dance teams, as well as many solos and duets.

RTLGC benefit event a success

GLADWINOn April 25, 2024, 60 guests attended a Focus on Life Dessert Event Fundraiser sponsored by Right to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) which raised $3,798.14, $2,150 from tickets and donations and $2,387 from the silent auction.

Hiring event at Michigan Works!

The Michigan Department of Corrections, St. Louis Area Correctional Facilities, is having a hiring event on June 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Michigan Works!, 110 Buckeye Street in Gladwin.They are hiring officers, healthcare and mental health professionals.

GLADWIN PROSECUTOR HOSTS BBQ FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

On Tuesday, May 14, the Gladwin County Prosecutor, Mark Toaz and the rest of his office hosted a barbecue in the Gladwin County Courthouse parking lot for National Police Week.

Veterans invited to breakfast

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3089 Pratt Lake Road, will host its annual Veteran’s Breakfast Saturday, May 25, 2024.All veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the free pancake and sausage breakfast from 8:30-10 a.m. at the church.

Fighting back against the drug companies

You have to love it when a drug company gets nailed for their role in the opioid drug crisis.In this case, our favorite government department, Office of Inspector General for the VA, was involved in bringing down a huge drug manufacturer for distributing a misbranded opioid.

Beaverton Memorial Day Parade May 27

BEAVERTONPlans are now in place for the 2024 Memorial Day commemoration on Monday, May 27. As usual, there will be a parade in Beaverton. Lineup is being moved this year to 1:30 p.m. at the municipal parking lot near the Community Center.

CTE awards recognize local students for outstanding work

CLAREThe Clare–Gladwin Career & Technical Education (CTE) program hosted its annual Student Excellence Award ceremony on May 7, 2024, celebrating the accomplishments of 390-plus CTE students from Clare, Beaverton, Farwell, Gladwin and Harrison.