Murray earns President’s Club distinction

GLADWINMichael Murray of Burkhart-Presidio Insurance Agency, Gladwin, has achieved the President’s Club distinction with Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company for 2025.

‘Child care deserts’ can harm families’ economic security

LANSINGFor thousands of Michigan families, finding child care is not just difficult: It can determine whether parents can keep their jobs at all.About two thirds of children in the state under age six – more than 400,000 kids – have all their parents in the workforce, making child care a necessity...

Why Michigan’s rural schools wrestle with funding, staffing challenges

LANSINGPublic education advocates are pushing for more per-pupil state aid to schools in high-poverty areas and isolated rural communities and for special education students.Alex Stamm is the education policy analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, a research and advocacy organization.She...

Taking Vitamin K2, although safe, doesn’t prevent osteoporosis

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old female who is in good health. I currently take vitamin D3, and the only prescription that I’m on is rosuvastatin. It has been brought to my attention by my cousin, who is a devout vegan, that taking vitamin D3 with K2 is much better than just taking D3 alone.

Moolenaar announces 2026 Art Competition

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites all high school students from Michigan’s Second Congressional District to enter their artwork in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.The winning student from the Second District will have his or her art displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year...

Jan Barker to retire from Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

KALAMAZOOWith deep gratitude and admiration, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan recently announced that Chief Executive Officer Jan Barker will retire this spring after over 30 years of steadfast service to Girl Scouting in Michigan, concluding a remarkable tenure defined by strategic growth and...

Wandering with the Birds

Spring migration is the most exciting time of year to be a birder.And most birders, if asked, would say the month of May is the best migration month.Warblers, vireos, tanagers, grosbeaks, and so many more birds make their way into and through Michigan during the month of May and it is...

Hot Mess Heroines presentation March 28

COLEMANJoin the Order of the Eastern Star – Coleman Chapter #281, March 28, 1 p.m., at Faith United methodist Church Sanctuary, 209 E.Jefferson St. in Coleman, for a free presentation of The Hot Mess Heroines.This fellowship is geared for the modern-day woman who has been trying to hold it all...

Sons of the American Legion to meet

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.

2026 SKYWARN spotter training

GLADWIN COUNTYSKYWARN spotter training will take place April 28, 6-7 p.m., at Sage Township Hall. The hall is located at 1831 W. Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.