Keeping cool

Here we are again, in the heat of summer. We seniors are the ones most at risk for serious health problems because of the high temperatures.

Fiduciary rules

Fiduciary fraud is one of the lowest scams that can be perpetrated against a disabled veteran. Not only is the thief taking taxpayer money, but he (or she) is stealing the money directly from the veteran.There are so many examples of fiduciary fraud -- and when caught, the thieves end up in prison.

SECORD

Crews are working steadily to prepare for gate installation. Last month, all pier walls were completed, allowing work to begin on the primary spillway baffle blocks and end sill. Significant progress was made on the rehabilitation of the controls building.

Wandering with the Birds

ALASKA, PART 2: After leaving the remote, wide-open tundra and towering mountains of Nome, we headed down to the temperate rainforest, glaciers, and towering mountains of the Kenai Peninsula.

Sons of the American Legion to meet

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join. Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6 p.

Saginaw Man sentenced to 23 to 45 years for 2003 cold case murder

LANSINGJason Robert Cabello, 48, of Saginaw, was sentenced by Judge Manvel Trice III of the 10th Circuit Court in Saginaw County to 23 to 45 years’ incarceration for the 2003 murder and sexual assault of Jeanette Wilton, 57, of Saginaw, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

“Ask Bill G.” tele-townhall, office hours events slated

LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette has announced a live tele-townhall event and a pair of staff office hours events in June for constituents to ask questions and share their priorities.

Small businesses struggle to manage health insurance risks

LANSINGSmall businesses across Michigan are increasingly turning to risk pools to manage rising health insurance costs, but not every company is seeing the same benefits, experts say.

Council passes 2027 budget, water rate hike

BEAVERTONThe General Operating Budget for fiscal year 2027 was passed unanimously by the Beaverton City Council Monday at its Regular Meeting.The document calls for estimated revenues of over $15.2 million with estimated expenses over $14.6 million.

State police adds 35 tactical bike team members

LANSINGWith the addition of 35 new members who completed training this week, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Tactical Bike Team is ready for the busy summer season.