Consumers Energy selected by DOE for nearly $20 million to add real-time visibility to grid

JACKSONThe U.S. Department of Energy has selected Consumers Energy to receive a nearly $20 million financial assistance award to deploy new technology and provide real-time visibility into the grid and help integrate electric vehicles into Michigan’s electric grid.

Beaverton City Council holds October meeting

BEAVERTONOn Monday, October 21, Beaverton City Council held their regular monthly meeting. During public comment, council heard from a representative from APM who gave the city an overview of the work they did to treat for mosquitos.

CMDHD Maternal Infant Health Program

GLADWIN COUNTYCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is excited to promote our Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP), a vital resource designed to support individuals during pregnancy and their infants up to age one for no cost.

Grief counseling available

GLADWIN COUNTYGrief counseling through West Branch Compassus Hospice at the 120 year old Hockaday Church is located at 3948 N. Hockaday Rd. The counseling is every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m.Call 989-343-2470, ask for Karen.

Governor proclaims October as Michigan Agritourism Month

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The monthlong celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities.

These swing counties are where Michigan’s election battle is being fought

LANSINGCould a single “swing county” in Michigan determine the presidential election for the rest of the state?

Shelterhouse launches LGBTQ+ support group

GLADWIN COUNTYShelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin counties is launching a new support group this month specifically designed for adult survivors who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, Shelterhouse’s mission is to serve, heal, and empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault...

New grant-funded program addresses need for adolescent intensive outpatient support

MIDLANDTo address the need for local, intensive outpatient behavioral health intervention for area youth, MyMichigan Health will launch a new, grant-funded Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP) program specifically designed to address adolescent mental health.

Legislation introduced to protect Michigan small businesses impacted by low snowfall amounts

WASHINGTON, DCUnited States Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped introduce legislation to protect small businesses that have been harmed by milder winters and low snowfall levels in recent years.

Proposed: grants for veteran legal assistance

It’s only been proposed at this point, but it’s a great idea: The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering handing out grant money to those who can help veterans change their discharge status, ask for a review of records for the purpose of making corrections and give legal help when it comes...