Wandering with the Birds

Snow BuntingToday I was out driving the rural roads north of Gladwin, scanning the fields in hopes of finding birds unique to this habitat and the winter season: Snow Buntings. Driving slowly northward on Shell Road, I spotted some movement in the road ahead.

Bond named to University of Alabama Fall 2025 Presidents List

TUSCALOOSA, ALSydney Bond was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2025.A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.

Books on stage find new life

GLADWINBooks on stage for GAFTeen’s January production of The Bookstore are on their way to a real-life bookstore in town.GAFT donated the books to the nonprofit Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries’ used bookstore, located upstairs at the Gladwin public library.

Northwood University launches Freedom Lights the Future initiative

MIDLANDAs the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the U.S.

Musical Tales About Tails at the Standish Art Center Feb. 14

STANDISHBeverly Meyer, “The Music Lady,” will perform on Saturday, Feb.14, 2 p.m. at the Northeast Art Center, located 1/2 mile north of the Standish traffic light at the corner of US-23 and Grove Road.

Family Fun Festival slated May 16

GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.

From deer donations to deerskin gloves, hunters help

LANSINGThe DNR’s Hunters Feeding Michigan program is already making inroads into efforts to feed needy families through hunters’ donations of harvested deer.

Food distribution at Christ The King

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin/ Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on Feb. 21, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.

WEEKEND WINTER FUN

Gladwin Gathers at the North Park Winter Wonderland Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5 p.m. During those hours, residents are welcome to take part in sledding and ice skating. Sleds and skates are available to borrow. There is also a fire pit and a warming shed that offers hot cocoa and treats.

May I Walk With You

When asked what were the greatest events that changed the world, many immediately come to mind.