OWOSSO — Having previously approved medical marijuana and the use of recreational marijuana in private, the Owosso City Council is now deciding whether to allow recreational marijuana businesses in the city.
CORUNNA — City council members unanimously approved an ordinance Monday banning the use of e-cigarettes and all related paraphernalia on school property, and all adjacent public properties, such as streets or sidewalks.
CORUNNA — The Red Cross recently announced upcoming blood drive dates.
OWOSSO — September is National Suicide Prevention Month and area mental health officials are encouraging people to get training to help others.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department offices are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LAINGSBURG — A new class through CARE Shiawassee, to aid people whose family members are using drugs or who have overdosed is slated to begin this week.
FLINT — McLaren-Flint recently announced Dr. Rachel Thiem has joined the staff as a psychiatrist.
OWOSSO — Earlier this month, Michigan became the first state in the nation to ban flavored e-cigarette products and area businesses say the effect will be significant.
OWOSSO — The Memorial Healthcare Foundation is hosting a mum sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the volunteer parking lot (East of the Memorial Healthcare Auditorium).
OWOSSO — Fire Department Captain Steve Chapko, an Elsie native, thought life in the village was “relatively boring” and decided to go to school to become a paramedic after high school.
CHESANING — Area residents now have a second option for seeking medical marijuana in the village of Chesaning as a second dispensary officially opened Thursday.
LANSING — Michigan residents are being reminded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the confirmation of one case of a mosquito-borne disease in a resident and three other possible cases in the state.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare’s hospice team will be offering a free volunteer training course starting Sept. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
OWOSSO TWP. — Robert Bansick bit down on a brittle french fry and messed up his dental bridge.
OWOSSO — Not a lot of volunteers can say they have devoted more than 19,000 hours over 25 years to a single institution — in this case, a hospital.
BENNINGTON TWP. — Ready to get moving and healthy while supporting a local organization doing good work in the community?
CORUNNA — McCurdy Park will be filled with superheroes, villains and fairytale creatures Saturday, all trying to raise money for cancer research.
OWOSSO — Owosso Parkinson support group meets at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Shiawassee Council on Aging, 300 N. Washington St.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare recently honored Chelsea Kasik, a specialty pharmacy technician, as its July Employee of the Month.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare’s next free Lunch and Learn presentation will from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
DURAND — On Saturday, the Durand Eagle Riders will present their 15th Cruisin’ 4 a Cure Charity Run and, as always, the proceeds go to the family of a child who is coping with cancer.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Organizers at the Shiawassee County Fair are taking extra precautions with the swine exhibits this year, reducing the length of time the animals will be on the fairgrounds amid increased swine flu concerns statewide.
ST. JOHNS — An Owosso man placed under guardianship after being mugged, beaten and left in a coma for two months will remain under guardianship for at least another six months, Clinton County Probate Judge Lisa Sullivan ruled Tuesday.
BENNINGTON TWP. — Fortitude Outdoor Fitness & Venue owner Alec Faber is trying to bring a new event to the area: a music festival featuring five bands.
CORUNNA — An ordinance prohibiting recreational marijuana businesses within the city of Corunna failed Monday, leaving officials scrambling to determine their next move.
OWOSSO TWP. — The Shiawassee Conservation District, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, is offering free nitrate and nitrite screening for well water.
CHESANING — The village council June 30 took no action and allowed a 180-day moratorium on medical marijuana licenses to expire — opening up the village once again for new business applications.
CORUNNA — An Owosso woman charged with 10 counts of fourth-degree vulnerable adult abuse is set for a pre-trial conference in 66th District Court Tuesday, and then possibly a jury trial.
CORUNNA — City officials have scheduled a public hearing to take input regarding a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the establishment of any marijuana facilities within city limits.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare’s Board of Trustees this week announced it has named a new chairman, and added two new members.
DETROIT — Memorial Healthcare will pay $74,418 and furnish other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced Thursday.
OWOSSO — A staged extrication took place in the parking lot of Baker College of Owosso as a part of a training exercise that included the Owosso Fire Department and students from the Shiawassee RESD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Countywide Health Science Academy II program.
SHIAWASSEE TWP. — Area children were in the driver’s seat Friday night, stepping behind the wheel of fire trucks, police cruisers — even a cement mixer — as part of the annual Touch-A-Truck event at the county fairgrounds.
OWOSSO — Students in the Shiawassee Regional Education Service District’s Health Science Academy II program recently completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
CORUNNA — A chiropractic office has moved into new quarters and has a new name.
PERRY TWP. — The township board approved an ordinance June 5 to “prohibit the establishment of marihuana facilities establishments within the boundaries of Perry Township,” but that may not be the final word on the topic.
CORUNNA — On June 3, the Corunna City Council voted 3-2 to move toward opting out of allowing recreational marijuana businesses, but City Manager Joe Sawyer said the council hasn’t completed the process to make the move official.
OWOSSO — In recognition of National Cancer Survivor Day, Memorial Healthcare hosted its 16th annual Cancer Survivor Day celebration June 6.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare and the Michigan State University Extension program invite area adults to participate in the Cooking Matters for Adults program.
OWOSSO — The Owosso Parkinson Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Shiawassee Council on Aging, 300 N. Washinton St.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare’s next free Lunch and Learn presentation will from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
DURAND — On Saturday, the Durand Eagle Riders will present their 15th Cruisin’ 4 a Cure Charity Run and, as always, the proceeds go to the family of a child who is coping with cancer.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Organizers at the Shiawassee County Fair are taking extra precautions with the swine exhibits this year, reducing the length of time the animals will be on the fairgrounds amid increased swine flu concerns statewide.
ST. JOHNS — An Owosso man placed under guardianship after being mugged, beaten and left in a coma for two months will remain under guardianship for at least another six months, Clinton County Probate Judge Lisa Sullivan ruled Tuesday.
BENNINGTON TWP. — Fortitude Outdoor Fitness & Venue owner Alec Faber is trying to bring a new event to the area: a music festival featuring five bands.
CORUNNA — An ordinance prohibiting recreational marijuana businesses within the city of Corunna failed Monday, leaving officials scrambling to determine their next move.
OWOSSO TWP. — The Shiawassee Conservation District, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, is offering free nitrate and nitrite screening for well water.
CHESANING — The village council June 30 took no action and allowed a 180-day moratorium on medical marijuana licenses to expire — opening up the village once again for new business applications.
CORUNNA — An Owosso woman charged with 10 counts of fourth-degree vulnerable adult abuse is set for a pre-trial conference in 66th District Court Tuesday, and then possibly a jury trial.
CORUNNA — City officials have scheduled a public hearing to take input regarding a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the establishment of any marijuana facilities within city limits.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare’s Board of Trustees this week announced it has named a new chairman, and added two new members.
DETROIT — Memorial Healthcare will pay $74,418 and furnish other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced Thursday.
OWOSSO — A staged extrication took place in the parking lot of Baker College of Owosso as a part of a training exercise that included the Owosso Fire Department and students from the Shiawassee RESD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Countywide Health Science Academy II program.
SHIAWASSEE TWP. — Area children were in the driver’s seat Friday night, stepping behind the wheel of fire trucks, police cruisers — even a cement mixer — as part of the annual Touch-A-Truck event at the county fairgrounds.
OWOSSO — Students in the Shiawassee Regional Education Service District’s Health Science Academy II program recently completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
CORUNNA — A chiropractic office has moved into new quarters and has a new name.
PERRY TWP. — The township board approved an ordinance June 5 to “prohibit the establishment of marihuana facilities establishments within the boundaries of Perry Township,” but that may not be the final word on the topic.
CORUNNA — On June 3, the Corunna City Council voted 3-2 to move toward opting out of allowing recreational marijuana businesses, but City Manager Joe Sawyer said the council hasn’t completed the process to make the move official.
OWOSSO — In recognition of National Cancer Survivor Day, Memorial Healthcare hosted its 16th annual Cancer Survivor Day celebration June 6.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare and the Michigan State University Extension program invite area adults to participate in the Cooking Matters for Adults program.
OWOSSO — The Owosso Parkinson Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Shiawassee Council on Aging, 300 N. Washinton St.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare this week announced the winners of its annual awards during its National Nurses Week and Hospital Week celebrations.
BENNINGTON TWP. — Theresa Riley, 53, of Caledonia Township knew she was carrying too much weight, but it wasn’t until the extra pounds led to health problems that she reached the tipping point.
OWOSSO — The American Red Cross blood drives are moving, starting Tuesday, to the Owosso VFW, 519 S. Chipman St.
OWOSSO — The Owosso Medical Group (OMG) re-opened its urgent care facility Friday, after a six-week renovation geared toward improving patient flow and providing better service to the community.
OWOSSO — City officials revealed Monday they received 110 applications to obtain one of just four medical marijuana provisioning center licenses it plans to award.
GENESEE COUNTY — Ascension Genesys is offering afree smoking cessation program from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every other month.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare and the Michigan State University Extension invite area adults to participate in the Cooking for One program.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. June 14 at Memorial’s Auditorium, 826 W. King St.
OWOSSO — In recognition of National Cancer Survivor Day, Memorial Healthcare will be hosting its annual cancer survivor day Thursday.
PERRY — The Perry branch of the Community District Library will host an informational program about qomen’s pelvic floor health at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
OWOSSO — Catholic Charities offers free e-cigarette and vape pen classes from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday each month at 1480 N. M-52 Suite 1.
CORUNNA — Athletes at Corunna High School will be getting a taste of something a little sweeter than victory next fall.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare has announced Amy Gibson, a registered radiographer in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Perry Family Practice, as its May Employee of the Month.
OWOSSO — The Memorial Healthcare Community Wellness, Nutrition and Diabetes Center is presenting a pre-diabetes class from 1 to 3 p.m. June 3 and 10 at the Community Wellness, Nutrition and Diabetes Center, 317 S. Elm St., Suite 202.
OWOSSO — As of Tuesday, the city had yet to receive any applications for the four medical marijuana dispensary licenses it plans to award in a lottery drawing in June.
CORUNNA — Hundreds of people turned out Saturday at McCurdy Park for the Shiawassee County Relay For Life, an annual event that raises money to fund cancer research.
OWOSSO — Memorial Medical Associate’s primary care offices participated in the “Improving Antibiotic Stewardship Program” and were recognized at the MPRO Governor’s Award of Excellence Ceremony May 8 with awards for each primary care office for their performance in appropriate antibiotic uti…
CORUNNA — The annual Shiawassee County Relay For Life — which celebrates cancer survivors and remembers those who have died from the disease — takes place from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at McCurdy Park.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare officials broke ground Wednesday on a new facility that will house the organization’s neurological, orthopedic and rehabilitative therapy services, and provide a home to a new community wellness center.
OWOSSO — National Prevention Week is Sunday through Saturday.
LANSING — In April 2019, the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) reported a $150-million gap between the cost of health care and the funding provided to Michigan’s public mental health system.
OWOSSO — Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable, mental health officials say.
LANSING — Effective May 1, medical marijuana patients in Michigan who apply for their marijuana registry card online may use their approval email as a temporary substitute for a valid registry card in order to obtain their medication the same day they are approved.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare’s next free Lunch and Learn presentation is at noon May 14 in the north auditorium, 826 W. King St.
OWOSSO — Owosso Parkinson Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Shiawassee Council on Aging, 300 N. Washington St.
Renae Thomas of Corunna is shown using a free video relay phone service available for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who use sign language. The Sorenson Communications service is now available at the Corunna branch of the Community District Library. A camera and relay equipment are att…
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare announced this week that Tabitha Wintermute, a certified medical assistant at Laingsburg Primary Care, is the facility’s April employee of the month.
CORUNNA — While people are relishing in the long overdue warmth, their septic system may be struggling.
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