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Expanded VA Eligibility for Veterans: In-Person Enrollment Events Announced

NEWBERRY, Mich. — Area veterans and their families are invited to attend upcoming informational events to learn about expanded health care benefits now available through the Department of Veterans Affairs following the passage of the federal PACT Act. Signed into law in 2022, the PACT Act has significantly expanded eligibility guidelines for VA health care. The updated regulations offer services such as free hearing aids, eyeglasses and affordable health care options. Prescription medication copayments under the plan start at $8 and are capped at $33, though many veterans may qualify ...

Opportunity to help Cancer Alliance with Gold Envelope Fundraiser

ESCANABA — Readers have the opportunity to support the Delta County Cancer Alliance. Delta County residents who have frequently shown their support for the Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA), can step forward again. The gold envelope that you will find in today's edition of the paper and ...

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Gladstone to employ new software

GLADSTONE -- The City of Gladstone made two decisions about software for municipal tasks on Monday. One currently-implemented system is CivicPlus, which provides an agenda and meeting management platform as well as municipal website. CivicPlus is retiring the version that the city has been using, necessitating a shift. A slightly upgraded version of the same platform was available, which city staff recommended. "The city's options at this point (are) either to move to that upgraded product or move to a different product altogether," said Community Development Director and Zoning ...

Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, a new poll finds, but higher-income families are more likely to participate. Learning teamwork and reducing screen time are among the perceived benefits of youth sports, according to the ...

Be Well Bash 2026 to Connect Families with health, wellness, community resources

ESCANABA - Community members of all ages are invited to attend Be Well Bash 2026, a free wellness resource fair designed to promote health, mental wellness, and community connection on from 4-7 p.m. ED TWednesday, Sept. 23, at the Joseph Heirman University Center on Bay College’s Escanaba ...