Life in Gladwin

Little Forks Conservancy hosts volunteer open house

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

MIDLANDThe Little Forks Conservancy is hosting a volunteer open house on March 5 from 5-7 p.m. at Pizza Sam’s to talk with individuals about how they can get involved in local conservation efforts with the conservancy.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | J.W. MEYERS BUILDING

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

This week’s historical photo depicts a building that is certainly familiar to most Gladwin area residents today. The building now occupied by Mack’s on Main at the Southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and Silverleaf Street.

Soybean tariffs challenge Michigan growers

Madison Merrell

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

LANSINGFor the third-year running, Michigan farmers are suffering from significant losses in the soybean market, according to the American Soybean Association.The U.S Department of Agriculture forecasts that commodity sales will not be much different in 2026 than in the last two years, however.

Top scores for VA cemetery services

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

It comes as a big surprise, given the seriousness of burying a loved one, but the VA’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) just earned an extremely high score on satisfaction with its services.

Do you have GHS game film?

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Ted Redman, a 1966 graduate of Gladwin High School, is trying to find game film from football and basketball games from 19641966. He can be contacted at: retired0814@gmail.com.

There’s no doubt that a vase like this one belongs to the famille verte, or “green family” of Chinese porcelain. Spring peonies and foo dogs are popular symbols. LELAND LITTLE

Green Family

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

“Famille verte” is a term collectors use for a popular style of Chinese porcelain. If you speak French (the term was coined by French collector Albert Jacquemart in the 1860s), you know it means “green family.

Delta College Planetarium to host Lunar Eclipse Watch

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

UNIVERSITY CENTERE arly on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, the moon passes through Earth’s shadow to create what is known as a Total Lunar Eclipse. Weather permitting, the Delta College Planetarium in Bay City will hold a free viewing session from its rooftop observation deck starting at 5 a.m.

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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.

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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.

Wandering with the Birds

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comIthink many of you would agree with me that this has already been a long, cold winter here in mid-Michigan. And although I’ve enjoyed birding the snowy roads of Gladwin County, I was ready for a warm-up.

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