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Beaverton Lions distribute toys during holiday season

Beaverton Lions distribute toys during holiday season

Beaverton Lions distribute toys during holiday season

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Lions met Dec. 16 to distribute toys and gifts to 18 families in need. Per program chairman, Ralph Goerge, the Lions Club spends over $7,000 annually for this event. The Club works with Christmas Kindness to find these families.

CMU Health announced as New Organizational Home for the GLBRMHP

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
BAY CITYThe Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance (GLBRA), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing regionalism and driving growth across the eight-county region, announces that CMU Health will become the new organizational home for the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership...
Pictured left to right are: Sgt. Lena Wresinski, MC Ofcr. Bryan Walker, Ms. Nicole Ascroft, and D/Lt. Donald Watson, Ret.

Pictured left to right are: Sgt. Lena Wresinski, MC Ofcr. Bryan Walker, Ms. Nicole Ascroft, and D/Lt. Donald Watson, Ret.

State police employees honored for dedication and service with annual awards

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
LANSINGMichigan State Police (MSP) Director Col. James F. Grady II today recognized approximately 90 current and former department members with various awards and recognition for their dedication and service during a ceremony in East Lansing.

MSU Extension Cow-Calf Program slated for Feb. 17

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
CLAREMichigan State University Extension Beef Team will be conducting a Cow Calf Meeting in Clare-Gladwin at the Regional Education Service District, located at 4041 E. Mannsiding Road, Clare, MI 48617 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
DIFS promotes MI Open Accounts as the federal government phases out paper checks

DIFS promotes MI Open Accounts as the federal government phases out paper checks

DIFS promotes MI Open Accounts as the federal government phases out paper checks

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
LANSINGWith tax season around the corner, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding Michiganders that now is the time to establish a relationship with a bank or credit union, as the federal government will issue tax refunds electronically after phasing out...
Trouble finding a pet-friendly apartment? You’re not alone

Trouble finding a pet-friendly apartment? You’re not alone

Trouble finding a pet-friendly apartment? You’re not alone

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been struggling to find an apartment that will accept pets. I have a parakeet named “Bert” and a big mutt of a dog named “Georgie,” and while some landlords are OK with a bird, they all draw the line at dogs.
Getting vaccines in the same day or arm is up to preference

Getting vaccines in the same day or arm is up to preference

Getting vaccines in the same day or arm is up to preference

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have notes from friends at home who are getting their COVID vaccines and high-dose flu shots on the same day in the same arm. They talk about being completely wiped out and the cons of having two sore arms. Does it matter if you get the shots in one arm or the other?

Gladwin bowlers first in JPC standings

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
WEST BRANCHThe pins are flying and the spares are being picked up as Gladwin’s bowling teams continue to lead the Division 1 standings in the Jack Pine Conference.The boys’ team remained alone in first place with an undefeated record last week by picking up two victories.
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