Life in Gladwin

The Pettibone Peacock Sciopticon shows how much technology had advanced since the days of the earlist magic lanterns. KOVELS.COM

The Pettibone Peacock Sciopticon shows how much technology had advanced since the days of the earlist magic lanterns. KOVELS.COM

Magic Lanterns

According to author Arthur C. Clarke, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Look at magic lanterns, which even have “magic” in their name.
Forever chemicals found in fish, mussels and water of Lake Huron in a 2025 study in the Journal of Great Lakes Research. JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH

Forever chemicals found in fish, mussels and water of Lake Huron in a 2025 study in the Journal of Great Lakes Research. JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH

Researchers scrambling to understand implications of forever chemicals found in fish, waters of Lake Huron

LANSINGArecent study has found dozens of previously unknown “forever chemicals” in the fish, mussels and waters of Lake Huron, revealing more contamination than previously realized.Researchers from Clarkson University in New York looked for new contaminants, said Bernard Crimmins, an environmental...
Heron Cove appeals to state supreme court

Heron Cove appeals to state supreme court

Heron Cove appeals to state supreme court

LANSINGThe Four Lakes Task Force had yesterday’s date of Feb. 18 circled on its calendars.That was the deadline for Heron Cove Association to file an appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court challenging earlier rulings by the Michigan Court of Appeals and Midland County Circuit Court that dismissed the...
A gray wolf is shown in the Upper Peninsula, captured on a trail camera image in 2024 as part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ wolf abundance study. CREDIT: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

A gray wolf is shown in the Upper Peninsula, captured on a trail camera image in 2024 as part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ wolf abundance study. CREDIT: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

DNR to conduct Lower Peninsula wolf survey

GRAYLINGThe Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s help in conducting a communitybased northern Lower Peninsula survey to detect any potential presence of gray wolves.The survey, which will rely heavily on reports from the public of wolf sightings and other...

Skeels to celebrate 50th anniversary

GLADWINSkeels Christian School (SCS) is celebrating 50 years of educating children in Gladwin County! Pastor Carl Briggs, with the support of Skeels Baptist Church, founded the school in 1975 as a Kindergarten through fourth grade program.

Community events

Weekly meetings and events■ Bingo – Eagles 3292, 6 p.m., Gladwin.■ Al Anon – 10 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Gladwin.Meetings■ Friends of the Gladwin Conservation District meetings are every fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Gladwin Conservation District office, 750 M-18, in...
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | TOBACCO TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 2

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | TOBACCO TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 2

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | TOBACCO TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 2

This is the original Tobacco Township district 2 school house, according to the late owner of the original, Don Blades. It had been part of his mother’s collection.
WLPOA pike fishing contest a success

WLPOA pike fishing contest a success

WLPOA pike fishing contest a success

Thank you to Wiggins Lake Property Owners Association (WLPOA) board member Adam Carey (and mom) for organizing a successful pike fishing contest and congratulations to all of the winners!
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Ilove waking up without an alarm going off, early enough to see the sunrise and enjoy my coffee. I contemplate the beauty of the day beginning to unfold before my eyes.