How to best utilize compression stockings

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to feel less heavy and tired by the end of the day. Are there people who should not wear them? And what about wearing them during exercise? -- C.S.

MMC honor students for summer 2023

HARRISON The Honors Students for Mid Michigan College’s (MMC) Summer 2023 Semester are below. To achieve President’s or Dean’s List honors, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours during the semester. President’s List recognition is awarded to students who earned a 4.

French Apple Cake

3 large baking apples (such as Honeycrisp), cubed (about 4 cups) 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons dark...

HGA Annual Memorial Service Sept. 24

GLADWIN In memory of loved ones who have died in the recent past, Hospice of Gladwin Area (HGA), has scheduled its Annual Memorial Service. The purpose of the service is to remember loved ones, to honor and celebrate their lives, and to bring a bit of comfort to those who are grieving their loss.

Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser

CLARE he Central Michigan District Health Department Twill be hosting the 14th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5k Walk/Run. The event will be held at Island Park in Mt Pleasant on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Gladwin Artist Guild Annual Fall Show held

GLADWIN The 24th Annual Fall Show for Gladwin Artist Guild members was an event filled with color held Sept 8 and 9. Old friends and new came to Meadow Lanes Banquet Hall to support art in the community, which was sincerely appreciated.

View from the comfy chair

Nothing is more rewarding than taking a well-deserved nap. Well-deserved can mean most anything, just reaching retirement age qualifies for a well-deserved nap. They call retirement the “Golden Years”. I’m really not sure why.

Suspecting and diagnosing hereditary hemochromatosis

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with hemochromatosis 13 months before he died. I recommended that his blood relatives get tested so they can get treatment early, if necessary.

“Ask Bill G.” Office Hours on Sept. 25

GLADWIN COUNTY Representative Bill G. Schuette’s has announced “Ask Bill G.” Office Hours for September – part of Bill’s ongoing commitment to hearing concerns and answering questions for people throughout the 95th House District. “Ask Bill G.” Office Hours will take place on Monday, Sept.

Tickets available for Frozen Affair fundraiser

GLADWIN Tickets for the 2023 Frozen Affair fundraiser are now available and will take place on Saturday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at Riverwalk Place & Resorts, 777 W. Cedar Ave, Gladwin.