Celebrating 20 years of the Averill Preserve

Along the Tittabawassee River and the Pere-Marquette Rail Trail lies a 72-acre natural area owned by the Little Forks Conservancy, called the Averill Preserve. Owned and managed by Little Forks since 2004, this year marks the 20th year of the preserve opening to the public.

Annual ORV Fun Fest registration available

The 11th annual Gladwin County Orv Fun Fest is slated for August 17, 2024 at the Gladwin Fairgrounds. The event will include a 70 plus mile ride, food, and prizes. The ride will begin with a parade through Gladwin before heading to the trails.

Family Outdoors Day at the Buckeye Trailhead

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 28 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Gladwin Conservation District is hosting a Family Outdoors Day at the Buckeye Trailhead!

Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries events

GLADWIN COUNTYFriends of the Gladwin County Libraries annual fall book sale and bake sale will be Sept. 25, 12-4:30 p.m. for members or pay $10 at the door; Sept. 26-28, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for everyone – no entry fee.Cost of the books and of baked goods is your donation to support the libraries in...

CoA Monthly Caregiver Support meetings

Council On Aging (COA) Monthly Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held the third Wednesday of every month, 1:30 p.m., at the Antler Arms High Rise Building.The 2024 Schedule is:■ August 21■ September 18■ October 16■ November 20■ December 18 This confidential support group is for caregivers...

MDHHS observes second anniversary of the 988 crisis line

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recognizing the past year’s success since launching the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Michigan in 2022.The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is a 24/7 toll-free...

Debilitating menstrual pain might be due to endometriosis

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a woman who has had terrible experiences with menstruation.I’ve probably seen two dozen different gynecologists, and I complained to every one of them about my painful periods.Not even a painkiller was prescribed.Most of them seem to think that debilitating pain is part of being...

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YoungLife pig roast features barbecue and family fun

Gladwin YoungLife invites the community to its 10th annual pig roast fund-raising event from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.The event promises to be packed with fun for the entire family, with kid’s games, a pie auction, bounce house, face painting,...

GCBC presents The Foresters July 28

The Foresters are a family band in full time Christian Music Ministry. Based in Nashville, TN, they travel all across the United States and Canada, holding more than 110 concerts each year. They have also held three tours in Europe.The Foresters are a christian music family band.