New internship program applications now being accepted

LANSINGStudents pursuing a college degree now have an opportunity to gain valuable experience in state government, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).This month, Treasury officially launched its new paid student internship program.

SUGAR SPRINGS STITCHERS AND QUILTERS DONATE TO CHRISTMAS KINDNESS

Members of the Sugar Springs Stitchers and Quilters gathered on October 16 to make outerwear to donate to Christmas Kindness 2024. Items made were 59 hat/scarf combos (118 separate items), 16 knit hats, 39 scarves, 25 hats and 10 muffs for a total of 208 items were finished within a few hours.

May I Walk With You

In a conversation I had with a fellow teacher years ago, she lamented that all the good men had been taken. She was a single mom, with a young son, who was doing her best to hold down a teaching job, run a household, provide all the transportation, and raise a child. She was exhausted.

Amazing Glory Church worship schedule

BEAVERTONThe Amazing Glory Church worships every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. They are located at 2388 M-18, Beaverton.For more information call Apostle Brenda Smith at 989424-1326 or Pastor Steven Price at 989-948-0539.

Grief counseling available

GLADWIN COUNTYGrief counseling through West Branch Compassus Hospice at the 120 year old Hockaday Church is located at 3948 N.Hockaday Rd. The counseling is every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. Call 989-3432470, ask for Karen.

My neighbor won’t stop feeding stray cats

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My next-door neighbor puts out food for all of the outdoor cats in the area. That includes a lot of strays who are now mingling with the cats who have homes. She even buys specialty cat food if she thinks they don’t like what she’s offering.

Second annual Buck Pole at Calhoun Campground slated

BEAVERTONThe second annual Buck Pole contest at Calhoun Campground, 3908 Roehrs Rd., Beaverton, is slated for November 16, 2024, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Mid Michigan CAA marks Homeless Awareness Month

GLADWINMid Michigan Community Action (Mid Michigan CAA) is recognizing Homeless Awareness Month this November because everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.

Moolenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance

In November, 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.

“Ask Bill G.” office hours for November

State Representative Bill G. Schuette will host “Ask Bill G.” office hours meetings in Midland and Beaverton on Friday, Nov.