Michigan SNAP recipients may qualify for additional assistance to replace food spoiled during recent storms and power outages

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and were affected by recent storms in Wayne County may be eligible to request replacement benefits to cover food that spoiled as a result of recent...

MDARD confirms detection of eastern equine encephalitis in a Roscommon County Horse

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting a detection of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in an 18-month-old Quarter Horse filly from Roscommon County. The filly was unvaccinated and was humanely euthanized.

Farwell man to stand trial on Embezzlement from Vulnerable Adult Charges

LANSINGOn Sept.

Fire department open house Sept. 26

GLADWINThe Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department, 701 E. Cedar Avenue, will have an open house on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will feature Emergency Management, MyMichigan EMS with Andy Ambulance, DNR Fire equipment, the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E.

Do dog parks breed bad behavior?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER:My community has a problem with dogs running off their leash in areas. They often leave “deposits” behind that their owners don’t clean up. At a town hall session, a group of us proposed creating a dog park where off-leash activity could be allowed.

Food distribution at Christ the King

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on Sept. 19, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.

Sign up for free state park field trips

LANSINGFall registration is now open for Nature Awaits, a DNR education initiative that allows fourth grade classrooms to visit a state park on a free field trip.Educators can choose from 30 state parks throughout Michigan, with transportation costs for public schools reimbursed up to $1,000.

MARSP to meet Sept. 28

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.On Sept. 28, at 10:15 a.m.

COMMUNITY SUPPER

Eagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.

GLADWIN SEEKS TIME CAPSULE CONTENTS

A time capsule to be opened in 50 years in conjunction with the 300th birthday of the United States is being compiled in Gladwin. Residents are invited to drop off items to be potentially stored in the capsule at the Gladwin Historical Society, which is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.