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DHD2 plans furloughs in event of government shutdown
The board of directors for District Health Department No. 2 gathered in Hale Sept. 22 and approved health officer Denise Bryan’s performance evaluation and salary, after two closed sessions.
Consumers Energy reaches agreement to sell 13 Michigan hydroelectric dams
Buyer commits to keeping dams in operation, preserving reservoirs and benefitting local communities
Kirtland Community College marks a milestone
Kirtland Community College is proud to announce its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of educational excellence, community partnerships and service to northern Michigan. Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, the college will celebrate this milestone with a year-long series of events, publications and community engagement opportunities designed to honor its past while looking toward the future.
More changes at the Herald-Independent
The evolution of operations at your community newspapers continues, as we consolidate into the southern half of the building at 215 Houghton Avenue in West Branch. Our crew is small but mighty and we keep the office open for regular business hours the best we can, although a sick day for any one of us can significantly impact office hours and news coverages.
What’s That? Major Pest Problems in Nursery Crops Webinar Series
Michigan State University Extension and partners will host a Wednesday webinar series starting Sept. 17 on the top 35 nursery pest problems.
Bergman, Peters, Slotkin issue joint statement supporting appeals to denial of federal aid
In a joint statement released Aug. 25, Congressman Jack Bergman joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin expressed full support for the State of Michigan’s appeals to recent federal disaster aid funding denials.
Selling MI honey & maple syrup safely
The Michigan State University Extension is offering a free class on food safety next week.
An epic day
The sixth annual Sy Yoder Memorial Golf Outing was held Aug. 23 at Cedar Valley Golf Club in Comins.
