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State pushes to expand free pre-K programs

Sophia Ceru
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
LANSINGGov. Gretchen Whitmer is pursuing the goal of extending free pre-K to more Michigan families by 2027.Her plan would make families with incomes up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level eligible for the program.The expansion would come with a $254.
“Ask Bill G.” office hours slated for May 17

“Ask Bill G.” office hours slated for May 17

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“Ask Bill G.” office hours slated for May 17

Bill G. Schuette
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
LANSINGRepresentative Bill G. Schuette has set upcoming “Ask Bill G.” Office Hours events for May in Midland and Beaverton.The pair of “Ask Bill G.” meetings are part of Bill’s continued commitment to listening to residents across the 95th House District in Midland and Gladwin counties.
Nicolas Patnode, 19, of Kalkaska poses with an illegal 9-point deer he killed in 2022. Patnode and Zander Garrett face a combined 14 charges after torturing a porcupine and illegally hunting throughout the county during October-November 2022. Both Kalkaska men are due back in court on May 20.

Nicolas Patnode, 19, of Kalkaska poses with an illegal 9-point deer he killed in 2022. Patnode and Zander Garrett face a combined 14 charges after torturing a porcupine and illegally hunting throughout the county during October-November 2022. Both Kalkaska men are due back in court on May 20.

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Kalkaska men arraigned; accused of torturing animals and illegal hunting

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
LANSINGNicholas Patnode, 19, and Zander Garrett, 20, were arraigned Monday in Kalkaska County District Court in Kalkaska for multiple wildlife violations that took place throughout Kalkaska County during October-November 2022.

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Beaverton flower planting upcoming

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
BEAVERTONBeaverton Mayor Ray Nau has invited the community to join him and the Beaverton City Manager, Shannon Sirpilla, in the city’s annual flower planting.Flowers will be planted around the city in large flowerpots and in the ground in some areas.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Open House

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
GLADWINSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 211 East Cedar Ave., Gladwin, will be holding an Open House on Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. The Open House event will include a Sunday Eucharist Service by Rev. Tracy Little, followed by an ice cream social.

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Senior Scammers event slated

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
GLADWINThe Brook of Gladwin and the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Senior Scammers event for information about spam phone calls. The featured speaker at the event is Gladwin County Sheriff Mike Shea.

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Rock out at the museum with two exciting summer exhibitions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
SAGINAWGet ready for an unforgettable artistic journey at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, located on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University. The museum is thrilled to announce the opening of two special exhibitions that promise to captivate and inspire visitors of all ages.
Moments in time

Moments in time

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Moments in time

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
On May 27, 1831, trapper-explorer Jedediah Smith, who established the South Pass across the Rocky Mountains in modern western Wyoming as a well-known and heavily traveled route for fur trappers, was riding alone when he was attacked and killed by a hunting party of Comanche Native Americans on the...
Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day

Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day

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Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Plans are now in place for the 2024 Memorial Day commemoration on Monday, May 27. As usual, there will be a parade in Beaverton. Lineup is being moved this year to 1:30 p.m. at the municipal parking lot near the Community Center.
Chief Judge Joshua Farrell was one of the speakers at the final Legislative Breakfast of the year.

Chief Judge Joshua Farrell was one of the speakers at the final Legislative Breakfast of the year.

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Final Legislative Breakfast of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
GLADWINOn Friday, May 10, the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce (GCCC) held their final Legislative Breakfast of the year, focused around city government.
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