Calculating the price of eggs

Here we go again.Because of the avian influenza, many hens have had to be culled, leaving fewer to produce eggs. Supply and demand being what it is, the price of eggs has jumped up again because there are fewer eggs.A recent trip to the store was a shocker.

6th Annual Ty Anderson Memorial Ice Fishing Derby

GLADWINThe 6th Annual Ty Anderson Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Pratt Lake this Saturday, February 22. The fishing tournament is full with 150 anglers registered. We will be having a dinner ($15 per person) at the Gladwin FOE Eagles Club at 101 N State St beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Chamber hosts second Legislative Breakfast

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative Breakfast Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall.The event featured presentations by Michigan State University Extension District Director Eric Karbowski and Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs Director Ken Roberts.

Mid Michigan CAA director retires

FARWELLMid Michigan Community Action (Mid Michigan CAA) is honored to celebrate the remarkable career of our Executive Director, Jill Edwards-Sutton, as she prepares for a wellearned retirement after more than 36 years of dedicated service.

Conservation District launches annual tree sale

GLADWINAs we fight through snowstorms and single-digit temperatures, the Gladwin Conservation District is keeping spring in mind by gearing up for its Annual Spring Tree Sale and an exciting educational event, “Fruit Trees & Food Forests,” set to take place later this month.

Senators introduce bill to help Great Lakes

U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are leading bipartisan legislation to extend federal funding and protections for the Great Lakes.

Committee meets to discuss plan for parks

GLADWINThe city councils of Beaverton and Gladwin and the county commissioners have all approved joining forces in an effort to secure a grant to write a new Gladwin County Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

Lawmakers propose school safety app to alert dangers to officials

New legislation would bring an emergency communication app to teacher and school staff mobile phones.Under the proposal from Sens. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills, and John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, the state would fund an alert system for public and non-public schools.

Standardized tests remain optional at Michigan four-year colleges, universities for fall 2025

LANSINGSince the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have removed their standardized testing requirement for admissions.That movement began because some applicants were unable to access testing sites for the ACT and SAT.

BABA Bowling Challenge March 14

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Area Business Association (BABA) will have a BABA Bowling Challenge on March 14 at Beaverton Bowl and Lounge. Bowling starts at 7 p.m. and check-in at 6:30 p.m.