Harvest Happening slated for Oct. 6

GLADWINAHarvest Happening, for ages 0-12, will take place on October 6, from 4-6 p.m., at Gladwin Church of the Nazarene located at 560 W. M-61.

Versiti blood drive scheduled for Oct. 3

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday, October 3 from 12-6:15 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.Make an appointment by calling 866-642-5663. Call Jim Roller at 989-450-1367 for a ride.

POST 171 MURAL PROJECT CONTEST

The Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 is sponsoring a contest to select the best image to paint on the north wall of our post. The contest will be open to all residents of Gladwin County.

Restaurant owners brace for impact when wages for tipped workers change

LANSINGMichigan restaurateurs have growing concerns about how the state minimum wage and overtime law will change tipped employee’s pay scheme when the current system is officially phased out on Feb. 21, 2029.

Meet the Candidates slated for October 10

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a meet the candidates event on October 10 at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 715 S. M-18.

2024 Congressional App Challenge now open

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites students in Michigan’s Second Congressional District to enter the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. To enter the contest, students can work on their own, or in a group of up to four students, to create an original app of their choosing.

Election officials sound confident about voting system integrity

LANSINGIn Michigan, votes are tabulated by local officials, such as city or township clerks, who say they are well prepared for this upcoming election.With Nov. 5 approaching, they say they’re confident in the integrity of the state’s election system.

Gladwin Fire Department Open House September 28

GLADWINThe Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department will be holding their Open House on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 701 E.Cedar Ave.Invited to the event are Emergency Management, EMS and Andy Ambulance, DNR Fire Equipment, Sheriff’s Dept. D.A.R.

Domestic Violence Awareness Rally

GLADWINShelterhouse will be hosting a Domestic Violence Awareness Rally at Gladwin City Park, 240 City Park St., on Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brick Pavilion.

CMDHD is promoting World Rabies Day

GLADWIN COUNTYCMDHD is promoting World Rabies Day, which falls on September 28 each year to raise awareness about rabies and bring people together to improve prevention and control efforts worldwide. Rabies is deadly if left untreated in both animals and humans.