2025 caregiver support group meetings dates

GLADWINThis confidential support group is for caregivers taking care of a loved one, age 60 or over. Caregivers are one of America’s most valuable assets, but often their needs are lost in the care of the recipient’s problems.

Bipartisan legislation reintroduced to incentivize community policing

WASHINGTON, D.C.United States Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that aims to strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by incentivizing recruits to work in the communities where they live.

National Infant Immunization Week in April

LANSINGDuring National Infant Immunization Week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents across Michigan to ensure their children receive vaccinations on time for optimal protection against serious illnesses.

National Drug Take Back Day April 26

LANSINGThe Michigan State Police (MSP) is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Michigan currently experiencing a measles outbreak in Montcalm County

LANSINGhe Michigan DepartmentTof Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) have confirmed a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases of measles, in Montcalm County. Montcalm County has confirmed three cases in total at this time.

Calling all artists and art lovers

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Artist Guild is hosting its annual Spring Art Show and Sale on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Beaverton Activity Center, located at 103 Tonkin Street in Beaverton. The art show is open to all area youth and adult artists.

Guess what? We’re already rich

Judging by the results, the United States should be the last country that wants to reorder the world economy.We’ve thrived in recent decades, while other advanced democracies have fallen behind.

New toll road smishing scam

LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alerts on smishing scams and government imposter scams due to a new version of the scam targeting toll road users.

MDHHS seeks applicants for weatherization grants

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a competitive Grant Funding Opportunity for statewide weatherization services.

Lewiston man will proceed to trial for impersonating EMS

LANSINGDouglas Allen Smith, 66, from Lewiston pleaded not guilty to four charges related to impersonating an emergency responder in the Montmorency County 88th District Court on April 18.