American Legion 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.

2026 Staff and Student Art Show

GLADWINThe 2026 Staff and Student Art Show will take place March 6-18 at the John C. Magnus Center located at 3200 S. Clare Avenue in Harrison, MI.An opening reception will happen on May 6, from 5-8 p.m.

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.

Winners of 2026 State of the State Art and Writing Contests announced

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced the winners of the 2026 State of the State art and writing contests, recognizing the outstanding young Michiganders whose creativity and talent was featured as part of this year’s address.

2026 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in partnership with the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF), announced that applications for the 2026 MYSLF scholarships will be open until May 3.

Understanding why people still die of pneumonia

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why do people still die of pneumonia?With all the advances that we’ve seen in modern medicine, losing anyone to this ailment seems like such a waste. Is it a question of pneumonia being difficult to pin down because of the root cause, whether it’s bacterial, viral or fungal?

View from the comfy chair

I was enjoying a welldeservedInap after coming down to my family room at 5 a.m. to activate nap mode. I quickly drifted off to REM sleep. I woke up at 7:30 a.m. as daylight was putting the world and my deck in full view, and I was looking out at about 2.5 inches of fresh snow.

DNR expands digital tagging for hunters

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding its eHarvest digital tagging system to include most species that require a kill tag, offering a modern and convenient alternative to traditional paper tags for hunters across the state.

May I Walk With You

Irecently read the title of a book by Bishop Eric Varden called Healing Wounds, so I bought it. Who can’t use a little healing now and then?Yet, as I pondered the title, I thought, “What if it is not just about the curing of illness and injuries?

Pair Beer With Food Like A Pro

Even though pizza, wings and beer is a combination that has appeared on game day food tables seemingly since the dawn of organized sports, the nuances of beer open up the possibility for many other food-beverage combinations.