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Kiwanis ringing bells for Salvation Army

Kiwanis ringing bells for Salvation Army

Kiwanis ringing bells for Salvation Army

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club and friends will be ringing bells for Salvation Army again this year at these four locations: Family Fare, Ace Hardware, Save-A-Lot and the Gladwin Post Office.Bell ringing will take place on December 13 and 14 beginning at 9 a.m.
John Marcus McGuire

John Marcus McGuire

Missing Beaverton man found deceased

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Police Department located John Marcus McGuire, who was found deceased on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in the 100 block of Knox St. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation but it does not appear foul play was a factor at this time.
BEAVERTON POLICE HOLD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER GIVEAWAY

BEAVERTON POLICE HOLD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER GIVEAWAY

BEAVERTON POLICE HOLD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER GIVEAWAY

On Tuesday, November 26, the Beaverton Police Department hosted their eighth annual Thanksgiving dinner giveaway to families in need throughout the entire county. Through the donations, 92 families and over 350 people were provided with Thanksgiving dinner.
Technicians test deer heads for CWD at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. TONY CEPAK

Technicians test deer heads for CWD at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. TONY CEPAK

Game processors differ on Chronic Wasting Disease concerns

LANSINGMany wild game processors in Michigan have expressed some concern about the contagious Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, including the fatal disease’s possible impact on deer hunting participation and their own businesses, a recently published study found.
Medical center in Gladwin receives 2024 Performance Leadership Award

Medical center in Gladwin receives 2024 Performance Leadership Award

Medical center in Gladwin receives 2024 Performance Leadership Award

GLADWINMyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence.Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e.
John Moolenaar

John Moolenaar

Moolenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance

CALEDONIAIn December, staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host meeting times across the district where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency.
DNR senior lands program manager Patrick Mohney talks about public lands at Sleepy Hollow State Park. DONTÉ SMITH

DNR senior lands program manager Patrick Mohney talks about public lands at Sleepy Hollow State Park. DONTÉ SMITH

New strategies driving public lands acquisitions

LANSINGThe Department of Natural Resources is looking for deals to create more green space in populated areas as part of an updated public lands strategy.
How to Remove Bats From Your Home

How to Remove Bats From Your Home

How to Remove Bats From Your Home

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK’S EDITION How to Keep Bats Out of Your Home To prevent bats from returning, you need to bat-proof your home. Here are the steps to keeping bats out of your house: 3 Start by thoroughly inspecting your property for additional entry points.
REGIONAL BREAKFAST HELD

REGIONAL BREAKFAST HELD

REGIONAL BREAKFAST HELD

On Tuesday, December 3, the Middle Michigan Development Corporation held their final breakfast of the year at Riverwalk Place. The special guest speaker at the event was Bruce Johnston, founder and CEO of the consulting firm Revitalize, LLC.