Ice cream makers scooping up new flavors for the summer

LANSINGIce cream makers across Michigan are preparing for summer, introducing new flavors as they head into one of their busiest times of year.At the MSU Dairy Store in East Lansing, new flavors are already making their debut ahead of the summer rush.The store recently introduced Far Better Swirl,...

City of Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day

BEAVERTONPlans are now in place for the 2026 Memorial Day commemoration on Monday, May 25. As usual, there will be a parade in Beaverton. Lineup is at 1:30 p.m. at the municipal parking lot near the Community Center.

Local prayer gathering to join nationwide movement for America’s 250th anniversary

GLADWINAs the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, local residents are being invited to participate in a historic day of prayer that will stretch from smalltown courthouses to the nation’s capital.On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Gladwin County will host a community-wide prayer...

Safety and sales guidelines for wild-foraged mushroom season

LANSINGAs the spring wild-foraged mushroom season gets underway, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding foragers, retailers and consumers that the Michigan Food Code requires all wildforaged mushrooms to be inspected and found safe by a certified mushroom...

May I Walk With You

As I was reading a meditation by St. Catherin of Siena in the Magnificat prayer aid for April 29, I was struck by the fact that we “are convinced by lively faith that whatever God gives and permits us is for our good and to make us holy.” Holy cow!

MMC recognizes exceptional employees

HARRISONMid Michigan College focuses on delivering knowledge and ability to empower learners and transform communities – including the community formed by the College’s faculty and staff.In early 2020, an idea took shape to annually recognize faculty and staff members for efforts that exceeded the...

BEAVERTON LEO CLUB HOSTS LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND

The Beaverton Leo Club recently hosted special guests from the Leader Dogs for the Blind program located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Students win awards at showcase

HARRISONTo highlight student work and innovation, Mid Michigan College hosted a Student Showcase at each campus. The showcase on the Harrison Campus featured 51 projects from 68 students, while the Mt. Pleasant Campus event featured 54 projects from 69 students.

Frost named to Coca Cola Academic Team

HARRISONJacob Frost (Gladwin) from Mid Michigan College has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team and will receive a $1,300 scholarship.The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team by awarding nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually.

Local prayer gathering to join nationwide movement for America’s 250th anniversary

GLADWINAs the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, local residents are being invited to participate in a historic day of prayer that will stretch from smalltown courthouses to the nation’s capital.On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Gladwin County will host a community-wide prayer...