National Public Health Week began April 3

CENTRAL MICHIGAN Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) from April 3-9.

Virtual event to highlight strategies for effective hiring

GLADWIN We often hear the phrases “talent shortage” and “talent crisis” thrown around these days, but what does that mean? Is there really a crisis? And if so, what can employers do to ensure that their hiring strategies are effective? Michigan Works!

More farm tourism brings more workplace hazards

LANSING The upcoming summer in Northern Michigan will bring an influx of visitors onto farms and ranches for recreational activities. But along with their arrival will be more safety hazard risks for those working in the agritourism industry, according to a recent study.

Reverse job fair matches CTE students with employers

CLARE The Clare-Gladwin Career & Technical Education hosted its Fourth Annual Reverse Job Fair on March 21, as more than 160 CTE students met with 52 local employers to discuss full-time and summer job opportunities.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | ANTLER ARMS GROUND-BREAKING 1977

A half century ago Gladwin was reinforcing its “senior infrastructure” – making it possible for aging citizens to remain here, close to family and to everything familiar. It was a major investment, but one that has paid off for countless families through the years.

Mileage-based road tax ideas could stall out over privacy concerns

LANSING Proposals to give Michigan’s road funding methods a tune-up could face a speed bump from privacy advocates.

Employees banned from working at VA

After all the instances of fraud unearthed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General over the years, I was not surprised to see this special report of something else they uncovered: “Stronger Controls Help Ensure People Barred from Paid Federal Healthcare Jobs Do Not Work...

Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 22

GLADWIN COUNTY Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD), along with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), would like to recognize National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Gladwin Ministerial Association to host community Good Friday Service

GLADWIN The Gladwin Ministerial Association (GMA) invites area residents to join together for a Community Good Friday Service. It will be on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 1 p.m. The service will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Gladwin located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road.

Gladwin resident earns spot on Deans’ List

UNIVERSITY CENTER Nearly 1,900 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2022 semester Deans’ List. Mikayla Arseneault of Gladwin was among those honored for academic excellence.