MI Healthy Climate Plan Report charts progress

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) shared the 2025 MI Healthy Climate Plan Report, outlining the state’s continued progress toward a prosperous, sustainable future for all Michiganders through reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, expansion of clean...

Health insurance for no cost childhood vaccines will continue following CDC schedule changes

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are advising Michiganders that, despite the U.S.

Former Saginaw physician to stand trial on 23 counts of Medicaid fraud

LANSINGJames Carthron, M.D., 61, of Saginaw, was recently bound over to stand trial in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County on 23 counts of Medicaid Fraud – False Claim, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

EDITOR’S INBOX

To the Editor:I’m a mother of three and a recently retired nurse with years of experience supporting families with at-risk newborns. I’ve seen how wildfire smoke from hundreds of miles away increases the number of Michiganders sent to emergency rooms with asthma attacks and breathing troubles.

Crime-busters turn to moss to help solve crimes

LANSINGCan tiny pieces of moss become crime-busters?

Ironstone ceramics

If you’re familiar with 19th-century ceramics, you probably know about ironstone. It was first made by English potter Miles Mason, who sold Chinese export porcelain and decided to make his own replacements for broken dishes.

Frosty temps result in cold paws

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat “Fiero” is a robust outdoor cat who loves being outside all day and comes in at night. Recently, he came in limping a bit. I couldn’t see any damage to his paws, but the pads felt really cold and he didn’t like me touching them. Can cats’ paws freeze in the cold? -- Fred S.

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.

Mid Michigan Community Action now scheduling free tax preparation appointments

FARWELLMid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is now scheduling appointments for free income tax preparation services in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola counties. In-person and drop-off options are available.