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MDHHS seeks input from older adults for new state plan

MDHHS seeks input from older adults for new state plan

MDHHS seeks input from older adults for new state plan

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports (ACLS Bureau) is inviting the public to join Community Conversations online and throughout the state to discuss the needs of older adult residents.
Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Most people are naturally drawn to the colorful birds: Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, Eastern Bluebirds, Northern Cardinals, and so on. And there is no denying their beauty. But personally, I’ll take the personality and charisma of two of our less vibrant birds: crows and ravens.
Pictured in back row, left to right: Paul Muma, Ella Finkbeiner, Lulu Contreras, Dillon Lieu, Ember Piper, Kennedy Antes, and Avery Graybill; middle row: Marleigh Grenon, Griffin Ferris, Noelle Melchi, Liam Terrien, Kamryn Lawrason, Georgia Grenon, Isabelle Hurt, Lola Stout, and Parker Sischo; front row: Evelyn Terrien, Annabella Wolverton, Gideon Wolverton, Katherine Carman, Lylah Schaudt, and Sam Marcotte.

Pictured in back row, left to right: Paul Muma, Ella Finkbeiner, Lulu Contreras, Dillon Lieu, Ember Piper, Kennedy Antes, and Avery Graybill; middle row: Marleigh Grenon, Griffin Ferris, Noelle Melchi, Liam Terrien, Kamryn Lawrason, Georgia Grenon, Isabelle Hurt, Lola Stout, and Parker Sischo; front row: Evelyn Terrien, Annabella Wolverton, Gideon Wolverton, Katherine Carman, Lylah Schaudt, and Sam Marcotte.

GAFTY’s Dorothy Goes To Wonderland to open

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
GLADWINWhile we all know “There’s no place like home,” for Dorothy in GAFTY’s (Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre Youth) upcoming performance of Dorothy Goes To Wonderland, maybe falling down the rabbit hole won’t be so bad for her.
What’s the best age to spay or neuter a dog?

What’s the best age to spay or neuter a dog?

What’s the best age to spay or neuter a dog?

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When should I get my purebred puppy spayed? “Macy” is a rambunctious, 6-monthold Bernese, and I’m getting conflicting information from friends and my vet. My friends say that she should go through one or two heat cycles before I get her fixed. The vet wants it done right away.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Recently I was talking with a lady who had been caring for her handicapped child for many years. While she obviously loves her daughter, she has begun showing symptoms of anxiety and depression. She is finding herself not sleeping well, becoming forgetful, on edge, and at times panicky.

Gladwin Goodfellows Holiday Campaign

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered Dec. 20. Please help this year by donating today.
Members of the Michigan Opioids Task Force discussed plans for the $131 million investment from the FY2026 state budget to support substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services during yesterday’s task force meeting.

Members of the Michigan Opioids Task Force discussed plans for the $131 million investment from the FY2026 state budget to support substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services during yesterday’s task force meeting.

Michigan makes historic investment in opioid and substance use response

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
LANSINGTo help save lives and reduce overdose deaths, the recently passed FY2026 state budget includes more than $131 million from the Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund to support substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services.

Don’t believe every rumor

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The numbers are small -- only 100 or so veterans come down with it every year -- but this cancer is especially deadly: male breast cancer. Beginning in 2024 it was added as a presumptive on the VA’s list of illnesses that were automatically covered, courtesy of the PACT Act, due to toxin exposure.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON EIGHTH GRADE 1935-36

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON EIGHTH GRADE 1935-36

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON EIGHTH GRADE 1935-36

Bob Frei
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
This week’s historical photo comes to us courtesy of Tamie Robinson of Beaverton. We know it is the eighth grade class 1935-36, because the photographer included an identifying plaque in the image. We know the teacher is Mae Shell, surrounded by her students.
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