MDHHS confirms detection of influenza A H1N2 variant (swine flu) in Michigan resident

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Kent County Health Department (KCHD) and Ionia County Health Department have identified a human case of influenza A H1N2 variant (swine flu) in an Ionia County resident who was a swine exhibitor at the Kent County Youth Fair.

Tournament of Ribbons Cancer Charity Golf Outing

HARRISONThe third annual Tournament of Ribbons Cancer Charity Golf Outing Scotch and Scramble will take place at Devil’s Knob Golf Course in Harrison, Sept. 19 with sign in at 9:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Registration began Aug. 1 and will end Sept. 1.

New clinical trials at the VA

The VA has started two important trials. The first trial, titled “Psilocybin Intervention for Veterans Overcoming Treatment- Resistant Depression,” is to determine the effectiveness as well as the safety of a compound that’s used to treat depression and post-traumatic stress disorder: psilocybin.

Kids Paint the Pavement near county courthouse

GLADWINThe Northern Michigan Alliance for Children brought its Paint The Pavement project to Gladwin Monday for the second year in a row.Young artists and their parents gathered on S. Bowery Ave.

Man dies in ATV crash

BEAVERTON TOWNSHIPOn Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 at approximately 4:25 p.m. deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident involving an ATV on McCulloch Road south of Calhoun Road within Beaverton Township.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Community Impact Update

Thanks to the generosity of our community, Hospice of Gladwin Area served 58 individuals and families during the month of July.

Mid Michigan College prepares healthcare professionals who serve their communities

HARRISONHealthcare professionals are essential to every community. From the nurses who provide bedside care to the medical professionals who support patients throughout their healthcare journeys, these individuals make a difference in the lives of friends, neighbors, and families across the region.

Wastewater bypass affecting Cedar River

GLADWINThe City of Gladwin issued an urgent public notification on Thursday, regarding an ongoing wastewater treatment bypass.In compliance with Michigan environmental regulations, it was announced that a discharge began on July 29 at approximately 7 a.m. and was currently active.

Council approves new recycling program

BEAVERTONCurbside recycling is coming to Beaverton with pick-ups every other Monday, beginning in November.

When will salads be safe to eat?

’ll be the first to admit that when I recently strolled through the vegetable aisles at the store, trying to decide what to buy, my overriding feeling was one of concern.A show of hands: How many have avoided salad products for several weeks now?