Victorian furniture

Victorian furniture has a reputation for being impractical and out of style. After all, it’s all heavy, dark wood pieces covered in dust-collecting carvings and shabby old upholstery, right?Think again!

Local eighth graders learn financial literacy through CTE’s Reality Store

CLAREClare-Gladwin Career and Technical Education (CTE) recently concluded its Reality Store program, engaging eighth-grade students from Beaverton, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin and Harrison schools in an interactive and educational experience.

NMAC celebrates 10th anniversary and honors recipients

HARRISONThe Northern Michigan Alliance for Children (NMAC) is proud to announce its 10th anniversary, commemorating a decade of providing the compassionate, collaborative services of a Child Advocacy Center to children and families in rural Michigan.

Register for Senior Project FRESH coupon book

GLADWINThe Council on Aging and the Michigan State University Extension office are coming together for Senior Project FRESH, which provides $25 in coupons to those that are eligible to spend on regional fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating farmers markets and roadside stands.

Web-enabled beach warning system takes beach safety to the next level

LANSINGRepresentatives from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division, SwimSmart and the city of Grand Haven, community members and other stakeholders gathered Monday at a ribbon-cutting at Grand Haven State Park to formally unveil a new electronic beach safety...

Narrowing down the main cause behind insulin resistance

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the main cause for insulin resistance? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about five years ago. I’ve maintained a consistent weight under 200 pounds, and I’m only 5’, 9” tall. I was able to get my A1C level down to 7.

Gladwin’s Summer Street Festival July 13

GLADWINThe Gladwin Business and Professional Association (GBPA) event, Gladwin’s Summer Street Festival, will take place on Cedar Avenue between Bowery and State Street, Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.We will be closing off the street for the festival.

VBS Family Fun Nights at OSLC

GLADWINJoin Our Savior Lutheran Church (OSLC) for two VBS family fun night adventures on Wednesday, June 19 and, July 17 from 5:30-8 p.m.Outback Rock, where families venture into solid faith. Get hoppin’ to the wildest evening down under!

Tips to stay healthy during poor air quality

LANSINGAs the 2024 North American wildfire season continues and warmer weather increases the risk of higher ozone levels, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing Michigan residents steps to take to protect themselves from risks related to poor air quality.

May I Walk With You

Recently I have been pondering what I will do with the rest of my life and part of that is asking Jesus what he would like me to do.While on a recent trip to the Upper Peninsula I went confession to Father Mike. At the end of that brief encounter, I thanked him for being there.