Trump’s power play

Judging from the first week or so, the Trump doctrine is going to be, We can do it the easy way or the hard way.Those are the words the president used in a post on Truth Social last week threatening tariffs on Russia if it didn’t cut a peace deal with Ukraine.

Gladwin County Animal Shelter seeks new Advisory Committee Members

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Animal Shelter is seeking letters of interest to fill positions on the Shelter’s Advisory Committee. The Committee will meet once per month – day to be determined – for 1-2 hours.

BHS Hall of Fame Night Febuary 13

BEAVERTONBeaverton High School (BHS) will host its annual Hall of Fame Night on Thursday, Feb. 13. Three distinguished alums will be inducted during a ceremony which will take place between the junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball games that will be played that night against Shepherd.

Gladwin to induct hall of famers Friday

GLADWINOne team and one individual will be inducted into the Gladwin Hall of Fame Friday night in between the scheduled girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball games against Standish.The 1998 football team will be inducted for achieving a historic milestone.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas just settling into my “Comfy Chair,” and the need for a nap was making my eyelids very heavy.My body temperature was rising, and sleep was only seconds away; then I felt a tugging on my right shoulder and heard, “Joel, you have to leave in a few minutes for your 6-month dental cleaning!”“Okay!

15th annual Family Fun Fair slated June 7

GLADWINFamily Fun Fair, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on June 7, 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.m.

Pantry offers personal items

GLADWINThe Personal Needs Pantry of Gladwin County has cleaning, paper, and personal hygiene items available every third month with minimal hassle and paperwork. It is by appointment only.Call the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene at 989-578-2559 or 989-426-6436.

Versiti blood drive

GLADWINAVersiti blood drive will take place on Feb. 6, 12-6:15 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.

State programs receive renewed investment

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month by announcing a $300,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) to support SEAL! Michigan and community water fluoridation programs.“The SEAL!

Art Contest for 2025 State of the State Program

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced an art contest for the 2025 State of the State program cover. The governor is challenging Michigan’s K-12 students to come up with a creative design for the program cover following the theme, “Think Michigan.