DHD2 plans furloughs in event of government shutdown
The board of directors for District Health Department No. 2 gathered in Hale Sept. 22 and approved health officer Denise Bryan’s performance evaluation and salary, after two closed sessions.
Successful youth hunt
Kendra Temple, 14, harvested a nine point Sept. 13 October 25.
Too much of a good thing
The diagnosis, following an expensive computed tomography scan, was a small bowel obstruction caused by eating too many raw vegetables.
I had overdosed on salad.
Falcons douse Owls
The Falcon girls’ swim team traveled to Oscoda to take on the Owls in dual meet action Sept.16.
Industry Opportunities
Apply for Dairy Business Builder Grants by September 30
New MDARD report warns of tariff impacts on food prices, agriculture industry
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) released a new report indicating that surging federal tariffs have increased food prices, reduced agriculture exports and generated uncertainty throughout Michigan’s food and agriculture industry.
Northern Michigan author presents in Standish
Robert Downes, a Michigan native and award-winning author, gave a presentation, fielded questions, and signed copies of his new book, “Raw Deal: The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands,” at the Northeast Michigan Arts Center in Standish Sept. 10.
Edwards Township resident awarded statewide scholarship from MTA for future local leaders
Edwards Township resident awarded statewide scholarship from MTA for future local leaders
State politics updates
On Sept. 10, the U.S. House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Jack Bergman voted in support of this legislation. The NDAA aligns with President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda to build a more lethal, capable, and efficient military.
Budget proposed by the Michigan House of Representatives makes deep cuts to MSP
The FY26 state budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on August 26 would severely impact the services of the Michigan State Police (MSP) in multiple ways, including: