GAFT holds auditions for winter comedy

GLADWIN The Gladwin Area Friends of the Theater (GAFT) will be holding auditions for their winter comedy “Who Killed the King of Bling.” Auditions will take place on January 9 through January 11 from 6-8 p.m. at GAFT’s new location, 524 E. Cedar Ave. unit B, next to Family Dollar.

GJHS Students of the Month

Congratulations to the following GJHS Students of the Month for their outstanding achievements for the month of December. This recognition is a testament to their dedication and hard work.

2024 economic outlook

EAST LANSING Although the economy has improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation has been a challenge for many Americans throughout 2023 and the economy remains a top issue ahead of the 2024 election.

Governor Whitmer declares January Radon Action Month

LANSING Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared January 2024 as Radon Action Month in Michigan, and she encourages all Michigan residents to learn more about this environmental hazard and test their homes during the heating season.

Aggressive dogs keep owner away from the dog park

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve had to change the time of day that I visit the local dog park, because a new neighbor brings his two huge, aggressive dogs each morning at the same time as I do.

Addressing common misconceptions of type 1 diabetes

BPT Sometimes it takes another person to notice signs of illness before you even realize yourself that it’s time to seek help. That was the case for Eric Tozer. He was experiencing classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes, without realizing it.

Hot flashes persist well past menopause and thyroidectomy

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 81 and had a thyroidectomy in 2017. My whole thyroid gland was removed. I also had a little bit of cancer. I have started to get hot flashes again. I had originally been on thyroid medicine before and after surgery. Then I was put on levothyroxine and decided to try NP Thyroid.

Artists sought for Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program

LANSING Applications are now being accepted for the Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program for 2024 spring, summer and fall and winter 2025 residencies.

National Missing Children’s Day poster contest

LANSING The Michigan State Police (MSP) Missing Children’s Clearinghouse invites fifth grade students statewide to participate in the 2024 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.

Childbirth Education event January 20

BEAVERTON There will be a Childbirth Education event for families who are in the third trimester of pregnancy at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin St. Beaverton, on January 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.