Versiti blood drive slated December 7

GLADWIN The Gladwin Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 2336 W. M-61, will be holding a Versiti Community Blood Drive on Thursday, December 7 from 12 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Gladwin City Council, City Administrator face civil complaint

GLADWIN In a move aimed at upholding transparency and ensuring adherence to legal protocols, Mayor Sarah Kile, along with Councilpersons Cristy Gutierrez and Jaimie Esiline, took decisive action on Monday, November 27.

CMDHD recognizes World AIDS Day on December 1

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is recognizing World AIDS Day by offering free rapid HIV testing appointments for extended hours on Thursday, November 30 in the Mt. Pleasant office at 2012 E. Preston. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Have you recovered from the latest time change? The one that sent the clocks back an hour, pushing us into darkness in what used to be the end of the afternoon? Seasonal Affective Disorder, also called SAD, is a type of winter depression that can be found in the young as well as the old.

Affordable health screenings coming to Gladwin December 21

GLADWIN Residents living in and around the Gladwin, Michigan can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.

USDA announces $55.2 million to extend, improve rural electrical service in Michigan

The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins has announced a $55.2 million loan to extend and upgrade powerlines in rural Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.

Local farms compete with imported turkeys during Thanksgiving

LANSING When you reminisce about the Thanksgiving season, it’s easy to envision a belly stuffed with turkey, then leaning all the way back in your favorite recliner for a nap.

Changes in rain patterns create water challenges for farmers

LANSING Seasonal weather patterns are changing and farmers are facing new challenges as a result, including how to handle their water management and irrigation practices. Dennis Kellogg, a crop farmer in Ithaca, has felt the impacts of increased rain and longer droughts.