Debunking ivermectin as a ‘Miracle Treatment’ for cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with stage 4 high-grade ovarian cancer in September 2024. I underwent a major surgery in March after the tumor shrank. I see a top doctor at a renowned hospital, and I trust him. I went through seven rounds of chemo with three different meds.

City employees pitch in to fix bridge

Afootbridge at City Park near the hospital was badly in need of repair and the city had already planned to allocate $20,000 from next year’s Community Improvement Plan budget to fix it.Not so fast. Gabe Hadley, a part-time employee at the park volunteered to take on the project.

Gladwin Goodfellows Holiday Campaign

GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered Dec.20. Please help this year by donating today.

MDHHS instructed by USDA to temporarily pause issuance of November SNAP benefits

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) received communication from the federal government’s Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) indicating that due to the ongoing federal government funding lapse, there may be limited availability of funds...

Owners encouraged to help keep animals safe this halloween

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners of the best ways to keep their animals healthy and safe this Halloween.

Food distribution at Christ The King

GLADWINThe GBCFD will be hosting it’s next distribution on Nov. 15 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin. There will not be a distribution in December.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.

Christmas Kindness office now open

GLADWINThe Christmas Kindness office, located at 963 N. M-18 (across from King Lumber), is open every Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. through Dec. 16.