Fire departments look for new strategies amid volunteer staffing shortages

LANSINGAcross the state, some fire stations are experiencing firefighter shortages as volunteer numbers continue to dwindle, forcing some communities to rethink their approach to protection.Of the 976 registered stations in the state, over 80 percent are staffed fully or mostly with volunteers,...

Untreated firewood from outside Michigan no longer allowed

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Invasive Species Program today announced a new firewood quarantine to protect Michigan’s agriculture, forests and natural resources from invasive insects and plant diseases.Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, it will no longer...

Michigan Works! Association recognizes workforce development leaders

MOUNT PLEASANTThe Michigan Works! Association recognized U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), State Rep. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo County), and leaders throughout the Michigan workforce development community for their contributions to statewide professional development.The Michigan Works!

MMC helps students find their path and move forward

HARRISONAcollege education is about more than earning a credential. It is about opening doors, building confidence, discovering possibilities, and creating a future that once may have felt out of reach.Every student who comes to Mid Michigan College arrives with a different story.

Detection of bovine tuberculosis-positive herds announced in Iosco County

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting cases of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in two cattle herds from Iosco County.

MMC and NMU create new 3+1 pathway for future early childhood educators

HARRISONStudents can complete their associate degree at Mid Michigan College and bachelor’s degree at Northern Michigan University entirely online through the new partnership.Mid Michigan College (MMC) and Northern Michigan University (NMU) have created a new 3+1 pathway that gives students a...

Bundle-up-Boutique opens in September

GLADWINThe Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, located at 560 W. M-61, is operating Bundle-up-Boutique featuring fall and winter outerwear. New and gently used articles will be available for free. Donations are welcome. For information call or message 989-578-2559 or revmdb1983@yahoo.com.

Ross Lake Board meets again tonight

BEAVERTONIf at first you don’t kill weeds, try, try again.