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Free family Fun Day scheduled July 3

GLADWINThe Springs Ministries will have a Family Fun Day free outdoor event on July 3, 3-10 p.m., at the Springs Camp located at 1950 N. M-30 in Gladwin. The event will feature food, music and lots of activities. For more information call 989-426-7604.

Hearing next month in fatal crash case

GLADWINApreliminary exam will be held next month in the 80th District Court of Judge Joshua Farrell in the case of Beaverton’s Doris Coppola, who is charged with Reckless Driving Causing Death and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Death.
Sons of the American Legion meetings

Sons of the American Legion meetings

Sons of the American Legion meetings

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6 p.m.
Fish a Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser July 10

Fish a Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser July 10

Fish a Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser July 10

GLADWINThe Knights of Columbus of Gladwin will present a Fish a Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser to help raise funds for the Backpack Buddies Weekend Food Program on Friday, July 10, 4-7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 751 M-18 in Gladwin.

Pancake breakfast slated for July 4

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton First Presbyterian Church will have a pancake breakfast on July 4 from 8-10:30 a.m. The church is located at 201 Ross Street across from Huntington Bank. For more information or take out orders call 989-435-7086.
MDARD takes steps to protect Michigan from New World Screwworm

MDARD takes steps to protect Michigan from New World Screwworm

MDARD takes steps to protect Michigan from New World Screwworm

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced new domestic animal movement requirements designed to keep New World screwworm (NWS) out of Michigan.
A rendering of the new MyMichigan Health Cedar Ridge Building that will be adjacent to MyMichigan Medical Center in Standish.

A rendering of the new MyMichigan Health Cedar Ridge Building that will be adjacent to MyMichigan Medical Center in Standish.

Groundbreaking planned for new medical office building in Standish

STANDISHMyMichigan Health will soon break ground on the new Cedar Ridge Building, a 20,000-squarefoot medical office facility adjacent to MyMichigan Medical Center Standish, expanding access to health care services for residents throughout the region.

MSP Northville Forensic Science Laboratory to close

DIMONDALEFaced with repair and maintenance costs that exceed $20 million over the next several years, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has decided to close its Northville Forensic Science Laboratory and transfer the services and staff to the department’s other laboratories.
Mike Hoadley

Mike Hoadley

State Rep. Mike Hoadley announces June office hours

LANSINGState Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) has announced local office hours for the month of June.Local residents are encouraged to meet with their local state representative, ask about what’s happening at the state Capitol and share their thoughts on major issues. Rep.
William Bowerman of the Wings Over Water Research Institute, and two volunteers examine a bald eagle in May. COURTESY OF WINGS OVER WATER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

William Bowerman of the Wings Over Water Research Institute, and two volunteers examine a bald eagle in May. COURTESY OF WINGS OVER WATER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Bald eagle success story faces new threats

LANSINGThe number of bald eagles in Michigan is declining, and funding delays aren’t helping the cause.Researchers who have spent decades climbing trees, banding eaglets and monitoring nests say something unusual is happening this year.