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LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) received communication from the federal government’s Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) indicating that due to the ongoing federal government funding lapse, there may be limited availability of funds...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Owners encouraged to help keep animals safe this halloween
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LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners of the best ways to keep their animals healthy and safe this Halloween.“Considering the needs of our animals is important when making plans for Halloween to ensure they won’t have any unpleasant scares...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Food distribution at Christ The King
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GLADWINThe GBCFD will be hosting it’s next distribution on Nov. 15 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin. There will not be a distribution in December.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Christmas Kindness office now open
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GLADWINThe Christmas Kindness office, located at 963 N. M-18 (across from King Lumber), is open every Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. through Dec. 16.Christmas Kindness Coordinator Beulah Mead, along with office girls, Brenda Povey and Carolyn McNamara, would like to invite all...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Craft vendors filled the gym at the Beaverton Activity Center with their wares Friday and Saturday to take part in the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Expo.
BAC hosts Women’s Expo
Scott Salowich
BEAVERTONThe Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Women’s Expo Friday and Saturday at the Beaverton Activity Center.The event marked a return of the Expo, which was last held in the pre-COVID days and welcomed a variety of crafts vendors, in addition to non-profit booths manned by the Arnold...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Kirtland’s warbler is one of the rarest birds in North America and needs young jack pines to nest. U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
Iconic Michigan songbird undergoes concerning population decline
Clara Lincolnhol
LANSINGOne of Michigan’s most rare, iconic and celebrated bird species is the Kirtland’s warbler.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
FEMA denies the State of Michigan’s appeal for more federal aid following devastating ice storm
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LANSINGThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has rejected the State of Michigan’s appeal for multiple federal disaster aid programs requested in response to the historic March 2025 ice storm that caused widespread damage across northern Michigan.“While the denial of additional federal aid...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Minard convicted of two felonies following guilty pleas
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LANSINGOn Oct. 23, in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County before Judge James Jamo, Anne Minard, 38, of Bath Township, pled guilty to two felony charges pursuant to a plea agreement, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A groundbreaking ceremony took place in Mt. Pleasant for the new event center that will be used for sporting events and its annual commencement ceremony.
Mid Michigan College Kicks off campaign and breaks ground
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MT. PLEASANTMid Michigan College officially kicked off its Rooted in Community, Growing for Tomorrow campaign and broke ground on a soon-to-be-constructed event center on the Mt. Pleasant Campus.“We’re excited about what’s to come and building the next chapter of Mid’s story,” shared Mid President...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
MyMichigan named to Forbes 2025 list
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MIDLANDMyMichigan Health was recently named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025. The award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025