Seniors, hospice and vets discussed at monthly forum

BEAVERTONThe Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Legislative Forum of the year Friday at the Beaverton Lions Community Center with three topics on the agenda.Lori Stout, Executive Director of the Gladwin County Council on Aging opened the forum.

MDARD’s clean sweep program removes hazardous containers

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that the Michigan Clean Sweep Program has now safely disposed of more than four million pounds of potentially hazardous pesticide containers since its creation in 1996.

MDHHS emphasizes firearm safety, and education on jubilee of secure storage law

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is marking the two-year anniversary of Michigan’s secure storage law by reaffirming its commitment to firearm safety, education and prevention through statewide partnerships, and expanding access to firearm safety resources.

DNR reports Gladwin County’s first CWDpositive wild deer

Gladwin is now the 18th Michigan county where chronic wasting disease has been identified in the wild deer population, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A hunter-harvested deer from Clement Township recently tested positive for the disease.

Michigan Small Business award winner Legacy Builders/Construction Inc.

EAST LANSINGMichigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) has announced accolades for 94 small businesses from all across Michigan, including those on a path of breakout growth in the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch category.

Four to stand trial in connection to death of 5-year-old after hyperbaric chamber explosion at Oxford Center

LANSINGOn Feb. 10, the owner and three employees at the Oxford Center were bound over to stand trial in the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County on felony charges in connection with the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Home ramp up program available

FARWELLMid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is offering a new opportunity for older adults to make their homes safer and easier to live in.

MMCHS recognized with Michigan Healthy Worksite Bronze Award

HOUGHTON LAKEMidMichigan Community Health Services (MMCHS) has been awarded the 2025 Michigan Healthy Worksite Bronze Award by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Why spay/neuter programs work

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: You often write about feral cat control programs like TNR (trap, neuter, return) and advocate for spaying and neutering. But, do these programs actually work? Because I still see feral cats near my neighborhood every day.

The cost of medicine for IBS is $811 even with insurance

DEAR DR. ROACH: After a month of testing from my gastrointestinal doctor, I have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I have been sick for several months and have lost 12 pounds. (I’m now down to 100 pounds.)I have been prescribed Xifaxan. The cost from my pharmacy is $811.