Wandering with the Birds

Back in early December I wrote about “winter finches” and a type of migration called irruption, during which birds move in response to a lack of resources.These irruptions are irregular, not annual, and sometimes don’t occur for several winters.

May I Walk With You

It is with sadness that I noticed that some in our culture claim that there is a great discrepancy between what they call the historical Jesus and the Jesus of faith.Their thought is that while the man Jesus really did exist, they doubt whether hereally suffered, died and rose from the dead.

Trigeminal neuralgia causes shock pains in woman’s lower jaw

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female who’s in above average health. I have recently been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia after many trips to the dentist and finding out that my pain wasn’t dentalrelated.

Easter in Gladwin County

Easter in Gladwin County

Church provides gift baskets to foster kids

GLADWINLocal foster kids ages infants-16 will be receiving Easter gift baskets this season, thanks to the efforts of the Kidz Club at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Gladwin.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas deep in REM sleep, and I felt a tugging on my shoulder. Then I heard a voice off in the distance: “Joel, it’s 5:30 p.m., please warm up the grill and cook the burgers for dinner!” I groggily woke up; “I’m on it!” I’m often rousted from a nap, as I often nap!

Sons of the American Legion to meet

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6 p.m.

Blood drive April 2

GLADWINAVersiti blood drive will take place on April 2, 12-6 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.

Food Distribution at Christ the King

GLADWIN COUNTYThere was another successful Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

MMC announces $500,000 naming gift from Isabella Bank

MT. PLEASANTMid Michigan College (MMC) is proud to announce a $500,000 transformational gift from Isabella Bank to name the Isabella Bank Arena, located within the new Morey Event Center on the College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus.