Beaverton and Gladwin little leagues start their seasons

Over this past weekend, both the Beaverton and Gladwin Little League teams began their seasons. On Friday, May 3, Beaverton Little League teams paraded through the schools to the field where they had their second annual home run derby. Players sold 1,050 balls for a chance to hit a home run.

“Look Twice. Save a Life.” campaign during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

LANSINGSecretary of State Jocelyn Benson marked Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the unofficial start of the summer travel season in Michigan by launching the Michigan Department of State’s annual “Look Twice. Save a Life.” public education campaign.

New tax-form check box boosts Michigan organ donor registry

LANSINGBeing asked if our organs can be reused after we die can feel morbid.But legislators, organ donation advocates and researchers assert that asking more people that question – and educating them about what happens if they agree – has important positive public health implications.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church welcomes you to an Open House

GLADWINSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 211 East Cedar Ave., Gladwin, will be holding an Open House on Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. The Open House event will include a Sunday Eucharist Service by Rev. Tracy Little, followed by an ice cream social.St.

Beaverton Fire Department’s pancake breakfast upcoming

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Fire Department’s second annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast is slated for Monday, May 27 from 8-11 a.m. at the Beaverton Fire Department, 4278 M-18, Beaverton.

Northwood students win Michigan Accountancy Foundation scholarships

MIDLANDApair of Northwood University students are among the newest scholarship recipients from the Michigan Accountancy Foundation (MAF).MAF provides scholarships for fifth-year and graduate accounting students who are aspiring to become certified personal accountants.

Moolenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance

CALEDONIAIn May, 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.

Beaverton Alumni Association to meet

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Alumni Association will be meeting, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held upstairs in the Cedar River Room at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin Street, Beaverton, MI.

Free Supper Club event slated

GLADWINThere will be a free Supper Club event on Tuesday, May 28 at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin St.. The event will start at 6 p.m.; registration for the event is at 5:45 p.m. The menu will be Patriotic Picnic themed and a speaker and health topic discussed.

Senior Project FRESH coupons available

GLADWINSenior Project FRESH gives $25 in coupons to eligible applicants to spend on regional fruits,vegetables, herbs and honey at participating farmers markets and roadside stands.