CMDHD hosting Save a Life Day

MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) will host two Save a Life Day events on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. In Mt.Pleasant, join us from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Island Park. In Harrison, join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Harrison Shopping Center parking lot.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Service of Remembrance

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area invites you, your family, and friends to attend a special non-denominational memorial service in honor of loved ones.This meaningful event offers an opportunity for remembrance and reflection within a supportive community setting.

Thunder on the Strip

Thunder on the Strip

What happens to Gladwin County when healthcare becomes harder to get?

I’ve been thinking a lot about what the coming changes to Medicaid and healthcare might actually mean here at home.Not Washington. Not Detroit. Gladwin County!The political argument for the new Medicaid work requirements is simple enough: people who are able to work should work.

Lilly Edick places at Michigan State Fair

Lilly EdickGLADWINLilly Edick went to the Michigan State Fair and placed in several categories. She also obtained a Home Arts Scholarship and a trip to the Capitol.

Wandering with the Birds

On tiny wings that beat over 50 times a minute, our summer resident Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are on their way south now. If you still have hummers visiting your nectar feeder, most likely it’s not the same birds you watched all summer – they’ve already vacated.

Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser

GLADWIN COUNTYThe sixth annual Crawford Family Bowling Fundraiser will take place on Oct. 11 at Meadow Lanes located at 430 W. 5th Street in Gladwin. Sign in begins at 12 p.m., warmups, 12:45 p.m., and the bowling starts at 1 p.m.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Michigan

LANSINGSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it is all of our responsibility to help in reducing veteran suicide.Knowing the warning signs could save a life. Visit SAMHSA to learn more: samhsa.

Gladwin Area Artist Group Fall Art Show

Members of the Gladwin Artist Group like to say, “Art is meant to be seen”, and their artworks were viewed by many on Sept. 11 and 12 during the Fall Show & Sale held at the GAFT Theatre in Gladwin.Art on display showed good skills and varied subject matter.

COMMUNITY SUPPER

Eagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.