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Free assistance is available to expectant parents and newborns through The Central Michigan District Health Department’s Maternal Infant Health Program, MIHP.The program provides free support to pregnant women and infants up to one year of age, according to the department, adding that MIHP services are intended to improve the health outcomes of pregnant women and infants by providing health education, emotional support, nutrition education, childbirth/parenting education, and transportation assistance when needed.“Babies born to those in MIHP are healthier, and families who use this program learn how their baby is growing and developing,” said Janice Parrett, CMDHD Personal Health Supervisor and MIHP Coordinator.“We also offer breastfeeding support through agency peer counselors.”The department’s team includes registered nurses, licensed social workers, and registered dietitians, and home visitors.

What does “vigorous physical activity” mean?

There will be a Pig Roast at Standish Free Methodist Church, 426 N Main St.

Halloween is right around the corner, and there are still two Trunk or Treat events slated in Arenac County.

The Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish sponsored an educational seminar last week on Parliamentary Procedure, the generally accepted rules, precedents, and practices commonly used in the governance of deliberative assemblies.Connie Deford, of Bay City, a professional registered parliamentarian, presented information to 26 local officials and others at Pinconning Township Hall Wednesday, Oct.

Activity in the 81st Judicial District Court of Arenac County has resulted in the following:Mark Anthony Dombroski, of Bay City, for operating a motor vehicle while visibly impaired: sentenced to two days in jail, one day credited, one day to be served, $1,630 FC.Steven Bradley Progler, Sr., of Standish, for attempt – allow dog to stray: sentenced to $2,736 FC and 18 months’ probation.Anthny James Hamilton, of Omer, for attempted trans.

During the Iosco-Arenac District Library’s most recent Board of Trustees regular meeting Oct.

According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women over the age of 50, exceeding colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.Most cases occur with no symptoms.