Residents urged to take action to prevent tick bites this season

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors. Tick-borne diseases, particularly Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, are increasing across the state.

Estate Planning seminar slated for July 9

GLADWINAn Estate Planning seminar will be held on July 9, 1 p.m., at Antler Arms, located at 215 S. Antler St. in Gladwin, in the dining center.Topics will include avoiding scams, wills versus trusts, powers of attorney, Lady Bird deeds, and strategies for avoiding probate.

Kids can learn to golf this summer

GLADWINDo you have kids who may be interested in learning the sport of golf? You might think about sending them to a Youth Summer Golf program for kids ages 7 to 14 years old. The Gladwin Heights Golf Course and Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will once again sponsor Youth Summer Golf.

May I Walk With You

As I have been reading about holiness and what it means to live a truly Christian life one fact keep popping up. Even though we are created good by God and strive to live holy lives, we remain sinners.

Are screening centers worth the money?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I see screening tests advertised often. For $160, I can get screened for conditions that might cause strokes, heart disease, aneurysms, etc. My partner and I are in our early and mid-60s. Should we get these done? -- K.S.

Remembering the sacrifices of war dogs

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This Memorial Day, I hope you can call attention to the sacrifices made by war dogs, who have served side by side with American troops for over 100 years, taking on missions that their human counterparts could never do so well. Many gave their lives protecting others.

How can you help baby wildlife this spring? Leave them alone

LANSINGBaby wildlife make springtime in Michigan feel like a fairy tale, but the best way to be a friend to wild animals is to keep them wild. That means leaving them outdoors where they have the best chance for survival.

United States Flags placed on veteran’s graves in county

GLADWIN COUNTYWith Memorial Day quickly approaching, the Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs has taken on the role of Gladwin County cities and townships by acting as a central location to verify military service and make sure each honorably discharged veteran interred in a Gladwin County...

Duck Race July 12

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area (HGA) will have its 35th annual Great Cedar River Duck Race on Saturday, July 12, 12:30 p.m., at Riverwalk Place. Call 989-4264464 for more information.

Efforts underway to raise awareness of need for foster care

GLADWINMay has been designated Foster Care Month and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is raising awareness of the need for additional foster parents to provide temporary care of children while the state works to reunify them safely with their parents.