Claims error rate: 61 percent

It’s one thing to have a medical condition that neatly slots into the VA’s presumptive chart of toxic exposure-related illnesses. If you served at a location at a certain time, your illness is presumed to have been caused by that service under TERA, a toxic exposure risk activity.

FLY-IN A SUCCESS

On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Gladwin Pilots Association held its first Chili/Chili Dog Fly-in/Drive-in at the Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport. Sixteen airplanes and three helicopters flew in, joined by dozens of aviation enthusiasts from the community.

Wandering with the Birds

Hello! And goodbye! October is a month of coming and going in the bird world. Here in Gladwin County, we are welcoming a few birds who will be with us through the upcoming winter season and seeing the last of some birds who are just passing through.

Food distribution at Christ The King

GLADWINThere was a very wet, but successful, Gladwin/ Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Over 19,000 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was passed out to 191 households.

Trail of Two Cities project moving forward

BEAVERTONAbid to proceed with construction of a Trail of Two Cities Connector Pathway was approved Monday at the Regular Meeting of the Beaverton City Council.Wilcox Contracting of Beaverton submitted a low bid of $508,509.60, which was recommended to the board and approved unanimously.

Beaverton Lions Club to continue Adopt a Family

GLADWINAs the holiday season approaches, remember the Beaverton Lions Club in your year-end and long term planned giving.The Lions Club has a long tradition of providing Christmas assistance for those in need.

RIBBON’S CUT, NOW ABOUT THAT HAIRDO...

Jamie Sziisz put down her hair styling tools and wielded the big scissors last week for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Back To My Rootz Hair Artistry, her new business located right on Main Street at 225 W. Cedar Ave.

Tele-Townhall set for October

GLADWIN COUNTYState Representative Bill G. Schuette is continuing his commitment to listening to residents of Midland and Gladwin counties and answering questions they may have at his next monthly “Ask Bill G.” event.

Coming Home Middle Michigan connects talent with local opportunities

MT. PLEASANTMiddle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) is excited to host Coming Home Middle Michigan, a free community event designed to connect local employers with recent graduates, remote workers, and professionals interested in living and working in the Middle Michigan region.

Members First Credit Union helping to create thriving communities in Michigan

MIDLANDMembers First Credit Union (M1) team members rolled up their sleeves and spread out across eight Michigan counties for a day dedicated to community impact.