Owners encouraged to help keep pets safe this Thanksgiving

LANSINGAs Michiganders put the final touches on their holiday menus and travel plans, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners of some of the best ways to keep their pets healthy and safe this Thanksgiving.

Crash in Clare County takes life

CLARE COUNTYOn Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at approximately 9:16 p.m., Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle crash on Kirby Avenue, north of Stockwell Road in Redding Township.

Clare-Gladwin RESD Board of Education appoints Mike Simon as Superintendent

CLAREDuring its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov.19, the Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District (CGRESD) Board of Education unanimously appointed Mike Simon as Superintendent.

MDOC Tuition Assistance Grant renewed

HARRISONMid Michigan College is pleased to announce that the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Corrections Officer Grant has been officially renewed through Sept. 30, 2026.

Members First Credit Union empowers michigan educators through joy in teaching grants

GLADWIN COUNTYMembers First Credit Union (M1) is proud to support Michigan educators with its 2025 Joy in Teaching Grants.

Manufacturing jobs in Michigan may be impacted by automation, tariff policies

LANSINGMichigan manufacturers are adopting a wait-and-see approach on investments due to tariff policy uncertainty, said John Walsh, the president of the Michigan Manufacturers Association.

Michiganders encouraged to check their homes for recalled infant formula due to potential contamination

LANSINGThe Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are urging Michigan families to check their homes for recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula as it might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club has received the shipment of gourmet nuts for this holiday season. These are quality nuts with no peanuts added and make wonderful Christmas gifts.