Life in Gladwin

Curtis Chin

Curtis Chin

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Award-winning author to visit Delta College

University Center
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Curtis Chin, awardwinning author,producer and activist, will visit Delta College, Wednesday, April 15, 12 p.m, in the Lecture Theater (G160) on the main campus for a reading and discussion of his memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.”The Delta College Humanities Learning...
Ratio of deaths to bereavement agencies by county, 2018-2022. Data from Department of Health and Human Services.

Ratio of deaths to bereavement agencies by county, 2018-2022. Data from Department of Health and Human Services.

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Study finds shortage of ‘bereavement services’ in parts of the state

Justin Fox Clausen
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
LANSINGBereavement services such as grief counseling, support groups, hospice care and memorial services are disproportionately distributed across Michigan, according to a study from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.Places that lack adequate access to such services are known as...
Purple Martin

Purple Martin

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America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Michigan

Erie, Pa
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Michigan.The birds were seen on March 31 in the city of Vicksburg, Michigan by a Purple Martin enthusiast – one of many throughout the eastern and central United States who track and report on...
2026 SKYWARN spotter training

2026 SKYWARN spotter training

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2026 SKYWARN spotter training

Gladwin County
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
SKYWARN spotter training will take place April 28, 6-7 p.m., at Sage Township Hall. The hall is located at 1831 W. Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.
American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

Gladwin County
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
All U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the American Legion Post located at...
Sons of the American Legion to meet

Sons of the American Legion to meet

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Sons of the American Legion to meet

Gladwin
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
American Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.
Redpoll

Redpoll

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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

Trigeminal neuralgia causes shock pains in woman’s lower jaw

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Trigeminal neuralgia causes shock pains in woman’s lower jaw

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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.
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