PACT Act benefits

Ahalf-million claims have been filed under the PACT Act for exposure to toxins. So far, over $1 billion has been paid in benefits. And that’s just since last August, when the act was signed. Three million veterans have had their new screenings since then, and nearly half of them had exposures.

Prescription costs $500 for a month’s supply

DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about a prescription of 145 mcg of Linzess, and why a doctor would prescribe a pill over $500? What are the advantages to taking this? Surely, there must be something less expensive that will provide the same results. -- J.P.

MOMENTS IN TIME

On June 4, 1411, France’s King Charles VI granted a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the village of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. The cheese’s origin more than three centuries earlier was humble indeed, after a shepherd left his noon meal in a cave by accident.

May I Walk With You

The Gospel readings for the last few weeks have Jesus saying, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” Notice that he does not say that his is “a” way and “a” truth and “a” life. Rather the scripture tells us that he is “the” way and “the” truth and “the” life.

Lawmakers eye child care as legitimate campaign expenditure

LANSING When Sen. Stephanie Chang first ran for office, she didn’t have any children. The Detroit Democrat said she can’t imagine being a parent while running for office for the first time.

VA to host cross-country march honoring Veterans, service members during ‘Memorial May’

WASHINGTON Between April 27 and May 29, the Department of Veterans Affairs will host a 20,000mile march with more than 214,000 volunteers in honor of Veterans and service members.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | MASONIC LODGE 1921

The Beaverton Tavern is an institution in Beaverton, and with the recent reconstruction, it should remain so for many more decades. This photo, probably taken during prohibition, shows the building in an earlier era, when what became Beaverton Tavern was known as “The Card Room”.

Donor seeks answer

To the Editor: Hello friends. I have a question that I have not been able to find an answer for. About 10 years ago the Gladwin County Sportsmen Club, that was being overseen and remodeled by the Seebeck Family, was asking for donations to help fund the remodel.

Workers Memorial Day

In 2021, 5,190 workers died on the job in the U.S.*, including 140 in Michigan. Each day, 14 people suffer work-related deaths. These numbers remind us of the dangers many workers face. Behind these numbers, there are people who mourn each loss.

Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day May 29

BEAVERTON Plans are now in place for the 2023 Memorial Day commemoration on Monday, May 29. As usual, there will be a parade in Beaverton. Lineup will be at 1 p.m. at the municipal parking lot near the Community Center. The parade will step off at 1:30 p.m.