MSU receives $600,000 grant
MSU Extension has been awarded a four-year grant for chronic disease management.
Mandilee Hecht
Funds available to cover Au Gres-Sims’ student tuition, textbooks, fees – APPLY BY 2/01/24
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CMDHD raising cervical cancer awareness
January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Central Michigan District Health Department, CMDHD, is raising awareness about how to prevent cervical cancer.
Nominations sought for Hometown Health Hero awards
The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership, a collaboration of 12 organizations working to increase the visibility of significant accomplishments in public health, is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to preserve and improve their community’s health for its annual Hometown Health Hero awards.
More listening sessions
Building on the success of previous listening sessions, MSU Extension is offering additional virtual opportunities for the public to give feedback.In late November 2023, Michigan State University Extension — the community outreach arm of the university — began a series of public listening sessions held across the state.These sessions were part of an ongoing strategic direction process to gather input from a diverse group of people to determine where MSU Extension is, what is working well and opportunities for improvement.
Spread the word
Do you have an event you want the community to know about weekly, monthly or occasionally?If your church, school or other non-profit organization is holding an event open to the public, the Independent is happy to add it to Out and About.Ongoing weekly events may also be included.Email the details to mhecht@cherryroad.com.
Arenac County History: A look back
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Wild Turkey
The Wild Turkey is the ancestor of all domestic turkeys and is a common gamebird in the Saginaw Bay region.
81st Judicial Court
Recent activity in the 81st Judicial Court of Arenac County has resulted in the following:Scott Byron Sharpe, of Beaverton, for no valid drivers license in possession: sentenced to two days in jail and $585 FC.Christopher Anthony Osborne, of Saginaw, for no valid license in possession and contempt of court – failure to appear: sentenced to two days in jail, one day credited, one day to be served and $510 FC.David Lee Schwerin, of Bentley, for no valid license in possession: sentenced to one day in jail and $385 FC.K.T.
Award-winning cheese makers to instruct workshop
Quality cheese making can only be learned from those who make quality cheese.