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.

County Leadership program salutes this year’s graduates

BEAVERTONThe Gladwin County Leadership Program held a graduation ceremony for its latest group of 10 participants Friday at the Beaverton Activity Center.The program offers training in a variety of topics for both adults and high school students.

Almost hacked!

Ireceived a text message from a company I do a lot of business with, this time thanking me for my recent order and saying the automatic payment would be made that night as soon as I verified one little piece of information. I hear from them frequently, and have for many years.