Lt. Governor joined Michigan National Guard Pass in Review Ceremony at Camp Grayling

LANSINGLieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined the Michigan National Guard (MING) at Camp Grayling, on June 13, for the 2025 Memorial Pass in Review Ceremony.

Watershed groups share $600,000 in EGLE conservation, education grants

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has announced 17 grants totaling $600,000 for projects that will support watershed organizations with conservation and educational efforts.The Watershed Council grants are funded under Michigan’s Public Act 121 of 2024.

Kudos to whistleblower pharmacists

Imagine working for a company that pressures you to act illegally, or at the very least to dance around the edges of the law. Imagine also that in your job you have people’s lives in your hands.

Asian longhorned ticks discovered in Berrien County

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting the first detection of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT) in the state.

Using supplements to lower heart risk isn’t backed by evidence

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a CT scan, and my score was 184. My cardiologist put me on 40 mg of Lipitor, which I reluctantly took for three weeks until I developed severe pain in my feet and hands. I stopped taking it, and the pain went away.I’m a 64-year-old male in excellent shape.

DNR approves $3.8 million in grants for recreational boating improvements and development

Boaters prepare for an afternoon on the water.LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced on June 10 $3.8 million in Waterways Grant Program funding to 12 communities throughout the state to boost recreational boating.

School Board approves hiring eight new staffers

GLADWINAlook back at the past school year and a look ahead to a future with several new staff members highlighted the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin Board of Education Monday night.