Federal government announces phasing out paper checks

LANSINGThe United States Treasury has announced that the federal government will phase out paper checks on Sept.

Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 23

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin. At 6 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event.

Governor Whitmer announces new global headquarters of JR Automation coming to Zeeland

TOKYO, JAPANGovernor Gretchen Whitmer is welcoming a $72.8 million investment and the creation of 150 jobs in the City of Zeeland from JR Automation, a Hitachi group company, to create a global headquarters.

MDHHS launches MI Options call center to support Medicare needs, long-term care

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a statewide MI Options system, offering free and comprehensive personcentered options counseling for adults looking for long-term care services and supports.

Little Forks to share conservation programs for private landowners

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy is engaging local landowners by offering a workshop on the conservation options available to them. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Tomlinson Barn Education Center, located at 814 E. Olson Road, Midland.

Michigan had nation’s largest young voter turnout increase in 2024 elections

LANSINGYoung people in Michigan voted in record numbers in 2024, marking the highest four-year increase in young voter turnout nationwide and ranking #3 in the nation for overall young voter turnout, according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at...

Senator Peters helps reintroduce bipartisan legislation to modernize weather radio emergency alerts

WASHINGTON, DCUnited Stated Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped reintroduce bipartisan legislation to modernize weather radio equipment to enhance the reliability of emergency communications during severe weather and bolster nationwide accessibility of these critical warnings.

Former Saginaw city council candidate sentenced on election law forgery charges

LANSINGFormer candidate for the Saginaw City Council, Eric Eggleston, 53, of Saginaw, was sentenced to 18 months’ probation on Sept.

Information sessions for Going PRO Talent Fund slated Sept. 12 and 23

GLADWIN COUNTYMichigan Works! Region 7B is helping local employers prepare for the 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund application period, which opens Oct. 1, by hosting two upcoming information sessions.Sessions will take place on: ■ Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m.■ Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.

Three to stand trial for identity theft, forgery totaling half a million dollars

LANSINGOn Sept.