‘I Voted’ sticker design contest winners announced

LANSINGSecretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently announced the nine winners of the state’s 2026 ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest. Michigan’s election clerks can order the winning stickers to give to voters in the November General Election.

Skeels Fourth Annual Community Hymn Sing Aug. 30

GLADWINSkeels Christian School will have its fourth annual Community Hymn Sing on Aug. 30 starting at 6 p.m. It will take place at Emmanuel Baptist Church located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road. Light refreshments will be served following the service.

View from the comfy chair

I did not make it to bed last night, as I fell asleep in my “Comfy Chair!” It is not the first time, and it won’t be the last. There is something different lately, something in the air. Fall is in the air! It started with a string of cooler nights, with temperatures dipping into the 50s and lower.

Gladwin City seeks time capsule contents

GLADWINAtime capsule to be opened in 50 years in conjunction with the 300th birthday of the United States is being compiled in Gladwin.Residents are invited to drop off items to be potentially stored in the capsule at the Gladwin Historical Society, which is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

GLADWIN COUNTYAll U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6 p.m.

Classes set for dealing with mental illness

MIDLANDThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering sessions of its Family to Family program this fall.Mental illness is challenging for the person living with it and their families. Is your family new to dealing with a loved one experiencing a mental illness?

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.

Amy Shreve worship concert Aug. 30

GLADWINAmy Shreve will be hosted by Cornerstone Baptist Church for a concert on Aug. 30 at 10:30 a.m.Amy is a singer, songwriter, and harpist and will be joined by her husband/ producer, Gary Wixtrom, backing her with guitars and mandolin.At age 11 she began mastering the harp.

May I Walk With You

The main ingredients for wine making are juice, sugar, and yeast. You simply mix them all together, let it ferment and if all goes well, you end up with a nice drink. It is easy, so it seems.However, the devil is in the details. I am not Jesus who changed wash water into good tasting wine in Cana.