Strunk’s Automotive and Services opens in Beaverton

BEAVERTON Anew business has recently opened at 4448 M-30 in Beaverton, Strunk’s Automotive and Services. The business was formerly known as Chuck’s Garage. The owner of the business, Jacob Strunk, purchased the business on September 15 of this year.

Bill would prohibit local governments from suing over opioids

LANSING Over the next 18 years, Michigan will receive $1.5 billion in settlements from pharmaceutical companies responsible in part for the state’s opioid epidemic. Now a bill by Sen.

Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters grant applications open

LANSING For the fourth year running, the Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program has grant funding available to support aquatic invasive species outreach efforts.

November Election in Gladwin County

GLADWIN COUNTY There will be an election held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Gladwin County.

History of Hockaday Community Church

GLADWIN Two Gladwin residents, Kathy and Gary, are seeking information about the history of the Hockaday Community Church, 3940 N Hockaday Rd, Gladwin, from 1900 to the present day. They have already gathered the majority of the information but said they have gaps they are still trying to fill.

Sacred Heart Bazaar slated

GLADWIN The Sacred Heart Bazaar will take place on November 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and November 18, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center located at 402 N. Silverleaf Street in Gladwin. A stew luncheon will be on Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with take-outs available.

Mid receives grant, plans conference on the Middle East and other global initiatives

HARRISON Mid Michigan College’s Global Projects & Studies team, an inter-disciplinary group comprised of faculty and administrators, was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Midwest Institute for International-Intercultural Education co-sponsored by the University of Michigan’s Center for...

Struggle bus: districts trying to fill driver seats

LANSING School districts across the state are continuing the search for bus drivers to fill critical positions. Katrina Morris, the executive director of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, said there’s been a shortage for a while, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it worse.

Gladwin varsity bowling team vendor event

GLADWIN On Sunday, November 5, there will be a Gladwin varsity team vendor event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 751 M-18, Gladwin. All of the proceeds from the event will go to supporting the Gladwin Varsity Bowling team.

The Haunted Woods seeks volunteers

GLADWIN COUNTY The Haunted Woods are seeking volunteers for their final weekend of the year as well as for next year. They are seeking organizations and groups to volunteer at the event, earning fundraising for their group or organization’s needs.