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.

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.

Hoadley submits plan to save Trout Lake

LANSINGState Rep. Mike Hoadley has submitted a plan for a $2.5 million grant to support critical improvements at Trout Lake in Gladwin County.

Former Butman Township fire official charged with embezzlement

GLADWINOn Nov. 18, 2025, the Michigan State Police West Branch Post began an investigation into an alleged embezzlement case involving Elza Hays, 38, the former Associate President of the Butman Township Firefighters Association.The investigation revealed that, from Jan. 2021-Nov. 2025, Hays was...

Versiti blood drive scheduled for Feb. 5

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 12-6 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.Make an appointment or check for eligibility, please call 866-642-5663.

When it’s time to change doctors

Now and then, not too often but sometimes, you hear that audible click and come to the realization that you need to change doctors.Maybe it’s because once again you don’t feel like your doctor is really listening to your concerns.