Residents urged to protect against mosquito bites as first mosquito-borne virus detected in Saginaw County

Michigan residents are being urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as mosquitos collected in Saginaw County on Wednesday, May 22, have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories (MDHHS BOL).

CoA Monthly Caregiver Support meetings

GLADWIN COUNTYCouncil On Aging (COA) Monthly Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held the third Wednesday of every month, 1:30 p.m., at the Antler Arms High Rise Building.

Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for June 27

GLADWIN COUNTYVeterans Appreciation Dinner will take place June 27, 5 p.m., at Riverwalk Place, 777 W. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin.You and a guest are invited to join us for a free dinner as a thank you for your service.Enjoy some camaraderie and conversation with fellow veterans.

Mike Malosh’s hobby is forging custom knives

GLADWINAround 2006 or 2007 Mike Malosh began collecting knives.His collecting turned into a new hobby one day when he came across a man who made scagel style knives.He decided to jump into the world of knife making, forging his own custom knives.

Rep. Hoadley inviting residents to June office hour meetings

AU GRESState Rep. Mike Hoadley, of Au Gres, has announced upcoming office hours events in Gladwin, Oscoda, Standish and West Branch during the month of June.

Moolenaar staff available in June

GLADWIN COUNTYIn June, 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.

AG Nessel alerts consumers of Venmo scam

LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert about payment apps and scams following reports nationwide of scammers targeting Venmo users.

Michigan has 43 stores on ATF list for selling the most guns used in crimes

LANSINGDozens of Michigan businesses are on a national list of stores that sell the most guns used in crimes, highlighting what gun control advocates say is an unaddressed part of violence prevention.

Healthcare scams

It takes a lot of nerve to cook up a scheme to steal large amounts of money from government agencies such as the VA, especially since in the end the criminals get caught.One thief tried to convince the VA that he couldn’t use his feet anymore.

Charting a Path Forward: School District Funding & Facility Planning Forum June 12

GLADWINGladwin Community Schools would like to extend an invitation to attend an upcoming event, “Charting a Path Forward: School District Funding & Facility Planning Forum on June 12, 6:30 p.m., at the Gladwin Junior High School Cafeteria.