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Working out which plant-based milk substitute is healthiest

Working out which plant-based milk substitute is healthiest

Working out which plant-based milk substitute is healthiest

DEAR DR. ROACH: Everyone in my family, except for me, has converted to using almond milk instead of cow’s milk. I just saw something on the internet stating that almond milk is possibly the worst plantbased milk substitute. I trust your opinion and research.
Arthur Township responds to lawsuit filed by DTE Energy

Arthur Township responds to lawsuit filed by DTE Energy

Arthur Township responds to lawsuit filed by DTE Energy

ARTHUR TOWNSHIPArthur Township has been served with a lawsuit filed by DTE Electric Company seeking court intervention in ongoing zoning proceedings related to the proposed Cedar Fields Solar Park.
State Representative Mike Hoadley (left) submitted a plan last week for a $2.5 million grant in an effort to save Trout Lake.

State Representative Mike Hoadley (left) submitted a plan last week for a $2.5 million grant in an effort to save Trout Lake.

Hoadley submits plan to save Trout Lake

LANSINGState Rep. Mike Hoadley has submitted a plan for a $2.5 million grant to support critical improvements at Trout Lake in Gladwin County.

Former Butman Township fire official charged with embezzlement

GLADWINOn Nov. 18, 2025, the Michigan State Police West Branch Post began an investigation into an alleged embezzlement case involving Elza Hays, 38, the former Associate President of the Butman Township Firefighters Association.The investigation revealed that, from Jan. 2021-Nov.
Annette M. Bailey

Annette M. Bailey

METH SEIZED

On Jan. 18, 2026, Deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant on a residence within Grout Township. During the search, 80-grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine along with packaging baggies and weight scales were seized. As a result, two individuals, Frank J.

Versiti blood drive scheduled for Feb. 5

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 12-6 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.Make an appointment or check for eligibility, please call 866-642-5663.
When it’s time to change doctors

When it’s time to change doctors

When it’s time to change doctors

Now and then, not too often but sometimes, you hear that audible click and come to the realization that you need to change doctors.Maybe it’s because once again you don’t feel like your doctor is really listening to your concerns.
Thieves don’t always do prison time

Thieves don’t always do prison time

Thieves don’t always do prison time

The reports from the VA’s Office of Inspector General are mindboggling outlines of just how low scammers will go to steal money, and just how much they are able to take. Not all of them, however, will do prison time.