Versiti blood drive

GLADWINAVersiti blood drive will take place on Feb. 6, 12-6:15 p.m., at the Gladwin Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 2336 M-61.Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 866-642-5663 to make an appointment. Call Jim Roller for a ride at 989-450-1367.

State programs receive renewed investment

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month by announcing a $300,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) to support SEAL! Michigan and community water fluoridation programs.“The SEAL!

Art Contest for 2025 State of the State Program

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced an art contest for the 2025 State of the State program cover.

Beaverton announces First Semester honors

BEAVERTONStandout students were recognized for their academic achievements recently as Beaverton Jr./Sr. High School released its First Semester Academic Honors.“We’re blessed here at BJSHS to have students who show up ready to put in the work to succeed and teachers who know how to get the best...

EMCOG Housing Review/ Workshop slated for Feb. 20

SAGINAWOn February 20, 2025, the East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG), which consists of Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Ogemaw, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties, and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, will be hosting a Housing...

Moolenaar staff available to discuss assistance

WASHINGTON D.C.In February, staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host meeting times across the district where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency.

Mid receives grant from Sixty By 30 to help students prepare for success

HARRISONMid Michigan College has received a significant grant from Michigan’s Sixty by 30 Initiative. This initiative aims to help 60 percent of adults earn a college degree or credential by 2030.

More goose poop, more problems

LANSINGChris Compton, the owner of a company called Goose Busters, has spent nearly 30 years addressing humangoose conflicts.Over the years, the Canada goose population has continued to grow, especially in more populated areas, he said.“We have them all over,” he said.

Adult Teen Challenge

GLADWINThe Good Shepherd Christian Fellowship Church will be having guest speakers on February 9, 2025. The Adult Teen Challenge of Saginaw will be visiting us and providing the morning service. All are welcome to come and hear the message and testimonies.

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