GCB prepares for spring concert

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GCB) is beginning rehearsals for its spring concert. Band director Ed Falls welcomes any interested musicians in and beyond Gladwin County to come and join in the music-making and the camaraderie.Rehearsals are 2-4 p.m.

Kid’s Club build Easter baskets for foster kids

GLADWINChildren from Christ the King Lutheran Church’s Kid’s Club created Easter baskets for foster children with the help of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on Tuesday, March 12.

Tick season 2024!

Spring, Summer, Fall, and April through September months, have the distinction of being “Tick Season!” Alert! This year due to the warmer temperatures, the ticks are already out in March 2024. I picked one off one of my dogs already.Did you know that ticks are not a beetle? They are an arachnid!

Farwell Area Women’s Club craft show and marketplace slated for April 6

FARWELLThe Farwell Area Women’s 32nd annual craft show and marketplace will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farwell High School, 480 E. Ohio St. For more information call or text Karen at 989-944-9481.

MDOT introduces statewide Paint the Plow program

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Paint the Plow program.

Council On Aging Monthly Caregiver Support Group

GLADWIN COUNTYCouncil On Aging Monthly Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held the third Wednesday of every month, 1:30 p.m., at the Antler Arms High Rise Building.

Bird owners to continue protecting their flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenza

LANSINGWhile the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has not reported any new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry flocks since December 2023, the virus continues to be detected throughout the United States and in Michigan’s wild birds.

Is it necessary to stop Viagra after a stroke?

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a small stroke last spring, causing a minor loss of vision in his left eye. He is 81 and an otherwise active man. He has even been told by several doctors that he can drive.One doctor told him to stop using meclizine and Viagra.

Healing Together events twice a month

GLADWINHealing Together events will take place on every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Hockaday Community Church, 3948 N. Hockaday Rd., Gladwin.

Autism Fundraiser slated for March 23

GLADWINGladwin Eagles 3292, located at 101. N.State Street in Gladwin, will have an Autism Fundraiser on Saturday, March 23 starting at 3 p.m.Steak cards begin at 3 p.m.; stuffed chicken breast dinner from 5-7 p.m.; and music from 7-10 p.m. The event will also have 50/50 drawings and raffles.