Social Security to recover overpayments

Word is that Social Security is going to “claw back” any overpayment to the tune of 100 percent of the monthly benefit check until it’s all paid back, inciting panic across the land.But it’s not necessarily true.

GCDP to present Peter Sinclair

GLADWIN COUNTYAn open invitation is extended from the Gladwin County Democratic Party (GCDP) to those in the area concerned about climate change and the future of the planet. This gathering will be held Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the GCDP office located at 307 W. Cedar Avenue, Suite D.

DNR talks Trout Lake at County Board meeting

GLADWINOpinions were plentiful Tuesday morning when the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners held a Special Meeting with the fate of Trout Lake highlighting the Agenda.Solutions? Not so much.

Calling all local vendors and organizations

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities has a spot for you during our celebrations on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24.Join the festivities to help us send paddlers 12.5 miles down the Cedar River and support natural resources and outdoor recreation in Gladwin County.

A Northern Tradition returns in April

HARRISONThe 22nd annual A Northern Tradition, a fundraiser for Mid Michigan College sponsored by Jay’s Sporting Goods, will take place 5-8 p.m., Sunday, April 13 in Clare. Over the past 20 years, this cherished event has raised more than $1.7 million to benefit students at Mid Michigan College.

Free Second Saturday Supper

GLADWINThe Free Second Saturday Supper will be held Saturday, April 12, at the New Beginnings Methodist Church located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales. Look for the three large crosses at the entrance.This will be a takeout only meal.

Protections, funding for students with disabilities under threat, experts say

LANSINGMichigan education experts say that the rights and protections for students with disabilities are under threat after President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

Adopt-a-Highway program hits the road

LANSINGThe Department of Transportation’s annual Adopt-A-Highway program’s first cleanup period of 2025 runs until April 13 in much of the Lower Peninsula.The spring clean-up season runs May 10 to 18 in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula.

Consumers Energy unveils Wildfire Safety Website to protect Michigan communities

JACKSONWith the start of Michigan wildfire season that started in March, Consumers Energy is taking proactive steps to protect at-risk communities by launching a Wildfire Safety website.

President’s Club Award presented to Michael Murray

GLADWINMichael Murray of Burkhart-Presidio Insurance Agency, Gladwin, Michigan, has achieved the President’s Club distinction with Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company for 2024.