VA Clinic receives threats from Clare man

CLARE COUNTYOn Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:04 a.m. the Clare County Central Dispatch received a call from the Veterans Crisis Hotline reporting a male had contacted them and made threatening statements towards the Clare VA Clinic.

Moolenaar staff available to discuss assistance

WASHINGTON D.C.In February, staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host meeting times across the district where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency.

Rep. Hoadley continuing efforts to give retired K9 first responders needed care

LANSINGState Rep. Mike Hoadley recently reintroduced a plan to care for police canines after they have dutifully served their communities.House Bill 4012 provides for emergency medical transport and treatment for retired police canines.

Versiti blood drive

GLADWINAVersiti blood drive will take place on Feb. 6, 12-6:15 p.m., at the Gladwin Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 2336 M-61.Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 866-642-5663 to make an appointment. Call Jim Roller for a ride at 989-450-1367.

Hotter temperatures worsen health inequalities in Detroit

LANSINGBig buildings, concrete and roads paint Detroit, just as they do other cities across the country, and the city’s temperature also tends to be hotter than in nearby communities.

DMSO isn’t recommended based on potential harm

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m interested in consuming dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). I’ve read that it will destroy the root of cancer and hasten the healing of broken bones, ligaments and strained muscles. My question is whether it is OK to consume the suggested amount of DMSO?

Moolenaar to serve Michigan on Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar has been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Appropriations.

MDHHS seeks applicants to provide mobile crisis services

LANSINGAs part of efforts to expand behavioral health services for Michigan families, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a competitive Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) for crisis response initiatives that would establish or expand community-based mobile crisis...

VA declares hiring and freeze exemptions

WASHINGTONFollowing successful implementation of President Trump’s federal hiring freeze, the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced several exemptions to the policy.