MSU expert: What to know about flu, RSV, new COVID-19 variant and new vaccine

EAST LANSING The new COVID-19 EG.5 variant is responsible for around 22 percent of current cases. The World Health Organization has classified it as a “variant of interest,” meaning countries should monitor it more closely than other strains – and cases have only increased in the past few weeks.

MSU helping hard cider makers pick the best apples

EAST LANSING Michigan is an apple lover’s paradise, but for hard cider makers, choosing the perfect apple or combination of apple varieties isn’t so simple. Even more challenging is trying to find the perfect blend of sweet and bitter flavors to make their hard apple cider stand out.

Rail link upgrade expected to help Michigan businesses

LANSING Michigan is set to receive $20.4 million from a federal grant to improve passenger and freight railroads around the state, including a bridge project in Wexford County. The Federal Railroad Administration awarded $1.

May I Walk With You

Many of us who are older often begin to lose our sense of closeness to God. Some of us begin to question if God exist, and if he does, why do I not feel his presence as I once did? Why is it that as I get older that I notice my flaws more easily?

Jeep Creep makes successful return

GLADWIN After delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and flooding, Friday, October 27 marked the return of Jeep Creep in Gladwin. Jeep Creep was hosted by Riverwalk Place and had a variety of events and activities throughout the weekend.

Beaverton welcomes new City Manager

BEAVERTON During a Beaverton City Council meeting on September 28, interviews were held for the Beaverton City Manager Position.

Sergeant Steve Townsend receives Healing the Hurt Award

GLADWIN COUNTY Sergeant and Detective Steve Townsend of the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department was recent recipient of Shelterhouse’s 2023 Healing the Hurt Award.

Michigan ranks favorably for speed-related road deaths

BY KENZIE TERPSTRA CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE LANSING ichigan has the ninthlowest Mrate of speedingrelated fatal crashes in the country, according to a recent study.