“Soil. Where it all Begins”

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Conservation District is happy to share that they are sponsoring the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Hand Drawn Poster Contest! The theme for 2026 is “Soil.

Empty Bowls to be filled at GHS on May 5

GLADWINEmpty Bowls is a worldwide initiative that was started by a high school art teacher in Michigan about 30 years ago.The idea is to have people make their own clay bowl and then sell it filled with something good to raise funds for local food-related charities.

Blood drive April 2

GLADWINAVersiti blood drive will take place on April 2, 12-6 p.m., at the Gladwin Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 2336 M-61.Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 866-642-5663 to make an appointment. Call Jim Roller for a ride at 989-450-1367.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | HYDROPLANE RACES ON ROSS LAKE

Pictured is hydroplane races on Ross Lake sometime in the early 1990s

Earth Day event slated for April 16

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners & Friends along with the Beaverton Library will have an evening of education and fun on Thursday, April 16 at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin St. in Beaverton. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with classes begin at 4:30 p.m.

The Boy Baker is not loafing around

GLADWINAcommon complaint among older generations is that too many of today’s young people spend their time in their parents’ basement loafing around on social media.Gabriel Hadley is 19 and an expert in the way of the loaf, but it’s not what you think.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Bake Sale

GLADWINABake Sale Fundraiser to Benefit the Hospice Program will take place Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church located at 1312 N. State St. in Gladwin.

Wandering with the Birds

For most of January and February, I have been seeing many of the same species of birds over and over – the winter residents. Come March, new birds begin arriving. This is an exciting time, and birders look forward to seeing “first of year” birds, also known as FOY.

View from the comfy chair

Frequently, when I am enjoying a life-sustaining nap in my “Comfy Chair,” my mind wanders to different topics, items, history, comedy drama, or life’s little moments. As I was in the twilight after a deep REM sleep, I began to think about Worcestershire Sauce!

Local artist’s nature-inspired work featured in A Northern Tradition commemorative print

CLARE COUNTYGuests attending this year’s A Northern Tradition take home more than memories of an evening Up North – they’ll also receive a unique piece of local artwork inspired by Michigan’s natural beauty.