USDA announces five million to strengthen markets in Michigan

MANCHESTER, NH The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 states across rural America.

Nationwide patient survey shows VA hospitals outperform non-VA hospitals

WASHINGTON According to Medicare’s latest nationwide survey of patients, VA hospitals outperformed non-VA hospitals on all 10 core patient satisfaction metrics – including overall hospital rating, communication with doctors, communication about medication, willingness to recommend the hospital,...

“Ask Bill G.” office hours July 1

LANSING Representative Bill G. Schuette has announced upcoming “Ask Bill G.” Office Hours event on Saturday, July 1. “Ask Bill G.” events are part of Bill’s commitment to listening to residents across the 95th House District in Midland and Gladwin counties.

No more masks at the VA

You can ditch the mask now if you visit a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility. Because, they say, the public health emergency is over.

GBCFD at Christ The King slated for July 15

On Saurday, June 17, in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church, there was another Gladwin/ Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD). Almost 19,000 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was passed out to 264 households and 621 household members.

Gladwin Adult Education open house

GLADWIN COUNTY Gladwin Adult Education, serving adults age 20 and older, will be holding an open house for enrollment, the week of July 10-14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., daily, at 3982 West M-61 in Gladwin. They are closed the week of July 3.

Gladwin Area R/C Modelers Club airshow

GLADWIN The Gladwin Area R/C Modelers Club will be putting on their fourth annual radio controlled model airplane airshow on August 26.

National HIV Testing Day June 27

GLADWIN COUNTY n recognition of National HIV Testing IDay on Tuesday, June 27, Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is offering free rapid HIV testing at their Isabella County branch office, located at 2012 E. Preston, Mt. Pleasant.

Senior Center Information

Antler Arms Senior Center 215 S. Antler, Gladwin Manager: Carrie, 989-426-6951 6/7 – Bingo 6/19 – Lucky Ticket 6-22 – Special event at Sage Twp.

Family Literacy Night slated for June 22

GLADWIN On Thursday, June 22, from 6-8p.m. there will be a Family Literacy Night held at The Baby Pantry, 227 N. Cedar St. Gladwin. The event is being put on by a group of Saginaw Valley State University students aspiring to go into early childhood education.