Representative Schuette: DNR cost shift impacting local property owners

LANSINGLegislation from State Representative Bill G. Schuette providing fairness for property owners in Midland and Gladwin counties and across the state was advanced today in overwhelming, bipartisan fashion by the Michigan House.

MDARD advises consumers and Michigan Food Industry of potentially harmful, unapproved ingredients in food products

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reminds consumers to check product labels for unapproved ingredients amid a rise in the availability of foods and dietary supplements containing potentially harmful psychotropic or psychoactive substances.

Benefit ride June 21

GLADWIN COUNTYOn Feb. 13, 2025, during his quarterfinal match in the state wrestling championship tournament in Macon, Georgia, Dominic Haines broke his neck, leaving him partially paralyzed. Eagle Riders will have a benefit ride to support the Haines family on June 21 at the Gladwin Eagles 3292.

Legislator addresses Legislative Breakfast

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce hosted its final Legislative Breakfast of the year Friday at the Knights of Columbus and welcomed Congressman John Moolenaar as guest speaker.

Beaverton Alumni Association to meet

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Alumni Association will be meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held upstairs in the Cedar River Room at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin Street, Beaverton. They will have a short meeting and will be getting the reunion letters ready to mail.

Duck Race July 12

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area (HGA) will have its 35th annual Great Cedar River Duck Race on Saturday, July 12, 12:30 p.m., at Riverwalk Place. Call 989-4264464 for more information.

Veterans invited to breakfast

GLADWINEmmanuel Baptist Church, 3089 Pratt Lake Rd., will host its annual Veteran’s Breakfast Saturday, May 24, 2025.All veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the free pancake and sausage breakfast from 8:30-10 a.m. at the church.