Over 100 new jobs coming to Michigan, $44.5 million investment across two companies in Midland, St. Clair counties

LANSINGOn Jan. 28, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced business expansion projects in Midland and St. Clair counties. In total, $44.5 million in capital investment will be generated along with the creation of 104 good-paying jobs as a result of these announcements.

MSU Extension Cow-Calf Program slated for Feb. 17

CLAREMichigan State University Extension Beef Team will be conducting a Cow Calf Meeting in Clare-Gladwin at the Regional Education Service District, located at 4041 E. Mannsiding Road, Clare, MI 48617 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.

DIFS promotes MI Open Accounts as the federal government phases out paper checks

LANSINGWith tax season around the corner, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding Michiganders that now is the time to establish a relationship with a bank or credit union, as the federal government will issue tax refunds electronically after phasing out...

Solar projects bring larger economic gains to smaller communities, study shows

LANSINGWhen you think of the Midwest, you often picture it as long, flat and maybe even empty. That terrain is ideal for solar power projects.

Trouble finding a pet-friendly apartment? You’re not alone

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been struggling to find an apartment that will accept pets. I have a parakeet named “Bert” and a big mutt of a dog named “Georgie,” and while some landlords are OK with a bird, they all draw the line at dogs.

Getting vaccines in the same day or arm is up to preference

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have notes from friends at home who are getting their COVID vaccines and high-dose flu shots on the same day in the same arm. They talk about being completely wiped out and the cons of having two sore arms. Does it matter if you get the shots in one arm or the other?

Gladwin bowlers first in JPC standings

WEST BRANCHThe pins are flying and the spares are being picked up as Gladwin’s bowling teams continue to lead the Division 1 standings in the Jack Pine Conference.The boys’ team remained alone in first place with an undefeated record last week by picking up two victories.

Courses on AARP

Are you a member of AARP? Even with the recent price increase (from $15 to $20 per year), there is still a lot to recommend it.

Using your GI Bill education benefits

GI Bill education benefits come with several forms of help, including a monthly housing allowance (MHA). To be eligible for a full-time allowance, you need to be enrolled in a full-time slate of classes that equal 12 credits. But it’s not quite that simple.