Lapeer County EMS Education Program Manager Luke Bowen leads a session of the new EMT training program.

Free EMS education program helps ease EMT shortage in Lapeer County

In Lapeer County, east of Flint, a new EMT education program is helping to grow the county's EMT and paramedic workforce.

The Village of Lexington’s annual Winterfest is a two-day event kicking off on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
Village of Lexington embraces the wintry weather with annual Winterfest event

The Village of Lexington is celebrating the season with its third annual Winterfest on Feb. 3-4. The community-wide event plans for fun activities for all ages including a Polar Plunge, chili cook-off, ice sculptures, frozen bowling, a fish toss, a winter fashion show, and more.

Several of Gloria Pitzer's publications
Late St. Clair resident Gloria Pitzer leaves flavorful legacy with copycat cookbook series

Lifelong St. Clair resident Laura Emerich shares the story behind her late mother’s culinary journey “putting St. Clair on the map” through Gloria Pitzer’s copycat cookbook collection.

The many hats of Kevin Totty

A pillar in the Blue Water Area, Kevin Totty is wholeheartedly committed to his life's mission of bringing people together and fostering positive change across the community.

A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery.
Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

Many Meals on Wheels providers report that challenges have arisen as their client lists continue to grow thanks to an aging population, even as pandemic relief funding dries up.

Through learning about healthy foods, both childcare providers and children grow

Childcare providers are using grants and Go NAPSACC to bring fresh foods to the kids. The program teaches healthy eating and physical activity habits in children through free, easy-to-use online tools.   

Eric Lupher.
Housing a key element of “Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future”

Citizens Research Council, Michigan Municipal League, and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation weigh in on state's housing needs, regional, minority-driven resources, and development within individual communities.   

The MALPH staff: Jodie Shaver, Vickie Johnson, Edward Witherspoon, Gwen Tithoff, and Norm Hess.
Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for policies, initiatives, and collaborations that build health across the state and individually through trainings and workforce assistance.

Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

 Early childhood education presents a golden opportunity to set up  children living with autism for academic success.

Adult foster care homes provide caring, community-based living

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority offers adult foster care (AFC) homes to adults living with disabilities in across Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford counties.

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