Mid Michigan College to host free Trunk or Treat in Harrison

HARRISONFamilies are invited to celebrate Halloween at Mid Michigan College’s Trunk or Treat event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Harrison Campus Poet Family Outdoor Education Center, 1375 South Clare Avenue.This free community event gives children and families an opportunity to enjoy a...

Harvest Dinner Oct. 15

BEAVERTONThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton, located at 201 S. Ross (across from Huntington Bank), will be hosting their annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 15 from 4-7 p.m.Dinner will include roast beef and all the trimmings, dessert, and beverages.For more information or take out orders call...

CoA receives electric vehicle from Consumers Energy

GLADWINCouncil on Aging, Gladwin County (CoA) has received a fully electric Ford E-Transit Van (EV) along with a charging station.

Virtual cancer education event offers practical roadmap for life after cancer

MIDLANDCancer survivors and caregivers are invited to attend a free virtual presentation, “Healing to Thriving: A Roadmap for a Healthy Lifestyle for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers,” featuring lifestyle medicine physician Annemieke De Wilde, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.E.M., DipABLM.

REGIONALS BOUND

The Beaverton Equestrian Team had an outstanding showing at Districts and earned the title of District 6 – Division C Reserve Champions. They are now headed to regionals at the Midland County Fairgrounds Oct. 2-4.

Blood drive

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive at the Gladwin Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 2336 M-61 on Oct. 1. The blood drive will begin at 12 p.m. and end at 6 p.m.

Life Chain 2026

GLADWINMembers of Right to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) ask the pro-life public to join them for Life Chain, an event which each year forms in cities nationwide for a public, prayerful, and peaceful stand for the lives of the unborn and for a nation where abortion is unthinkable.Pro-life...

Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser

GLADWIN COUNTYThe sixth annual Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser will take place on Oct. 11 at Meadow Lanes located at 430 W. 5th Street in Gladwin.

Conservation officer from Allegan County named Wildlife Officer of the Year

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources is proud to recognize Conservation Officer Carter Woodwyk as the 2025 Shikar-Safari Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year, honoring his exceptional 10-year career.The annual award, presented to Woodwyk at Wednesday’s meeting of the Michigan...

Company pays $500,000 fine for asbestos safety violations

LANSINGAcompany that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.Applied Partners pleaded guilty to violating asbestos work practice standards under the federal Clean...