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LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that it will accept applications for county fair and exposition grants until 5 p.m. ET on March 18, 2026.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Little Forks Conservancy permanently protects 45 acres in Clare County
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CLAREIn the northernmost reaches of Clare County lies a unique property that feels as though it is deep in wild country. Walking across the land takes you through several landscapes. Upland hardwood forests give way to lowland conifer swamps and, farther north, to wide stretches of wetland.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The DeVos Graduate School of Management at Northwood University, which is launching a new MBA in Health Leadership and Innovation.
Northwood University launches new MBA in Health Leadership & Innovation
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MIDLANDAs the health care industry faces unprecedented transformation, Northwood University is thrilled to announce the launch of the Master of Business Administration in Health Leadership & Innovation through the DeVos Graduate School of Management.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Gov. Whitmer to deliver 2026 State of the State Address on Feb. 25
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LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her final State of the State Address on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Michigan Lottery contributes more than $1 billion to schools for seventh consecutive year
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LANSINGOn Jan. 7, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Lottery contributed more than $1 billion to the School Aid Fund for the seventh consecutive year in FY25. The contribution of $1.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Committee unanimously passes bipartisan bill to help prevent infant formula shortages
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WASHINGTON, D.C.Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to prevent future shortages of infant formula has unanimously passed the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act would strengthen the U.S.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Swiss researcher studies ‘abandonment tourism’ in Detroit
Camila Bello Castro
LANSINGRacial and social factors which are a big part of Detroit’s “abandonment tourism” tend to be overlooked and silenced over profit and investment opportunities, a new study from the University of Geneva in Switzerland says.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Support appreciated
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We would appreciate it if Hospice of Gladwin could express our gratitude to Gabby at Salon By Elle for selecting us as the recipient of the Holiday Christmas basket ticket sales. Her generosity has significantly impacted our ability to continue providing essential services.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Duane Simpkins donated the commemorative jerseys worn by Gladwin’s basketball teams during the Coaches Vs. Cancer games last week and he was thanked pregame by Brody and Ben Verellen.
Gladwin High School basketball raises funds to fight cancer
Scott Salowich
GLADWINGladwin High School hosted its annual Coaches Vs. Cancer boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball games last week. The program is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated
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GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) are back and will be sponsoring several public forums from the end of February until the end of April 2026. They will be kitchen table conversations.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026