Opinion

Castor Oil craze

Many people are constantly on the lookout for natural remedies, and an old remedy has been making the rounds recently on social media.The ancient oil is regaining popularity on social media and has recently been the subject of much discussion.On TikTok there are numerous videos of people saying castor oil has helped their hair to grow, eased their aches and pains, helped with acne, and even improved their vision.

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Foster families can provide safe space for children in need

Do you have space in your home — and life — for a child caught in a difficult situation?The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has put out a call during Foster Care Month for more foster homes to temporarily take in children while the state works toward hopefully reuniting them safely with their parents.“We are thankful for the thousands of families across Michigan who have already opened up their hearts and homes to care for youth in foster care,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director, stated in a news release.

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Gideon finds a home

Many of you may have seen my column in the March 28 edition, which discussed an area shelter dog named Gideon, who was the longest-serving resident in history at the Saginaw County Animal Care and Control.

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Ogemaw Hills Pathway

A good recreational trail keeps one on one’s toes; lulls, perhaps, a wanderer into a sense of detached familiarity but just as easily immerses a traveler in the present moment and place.

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