Free naloxone kits available at local MDHHS offices

LANSINGTo help save lives and reduce overdose deaths, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing free naloxone, medication that reverses opioid overdoses, at its local offices across the state.“Naloxone has already saved thousands of lives in Michigan, and we want to...

2026 Staff and Student Art Show

GLADWINThe 2026 Staff and Student Art Show will take place March 6-18 at the John C. Magnus Center located at 3200 S. Clare Avenue in Harrison, MI.An opening reception will happen on May 6, from 5-8 p.m., a will feature live music, refreshments, art demonstrations, viewers’ choice voting, and cash...

View from the comfy chair

Iwas waiting for an appointment when I noticed a beetle wandering about the carpeted waiting room floor. I never once thought to myself that that bug looked delicious!Insects, as a cheap protein source, are being heralded as the savior of climate change.

Book explores Hemingway’s experiences ‘up north’

LANSINGLong before he became one of America’s most beloved authors, Ernest Hemingway found solace and inspiration in Northern Michigan’s pristine environment.Hemingway’s Up North connection is detailed in Michael Federspiel’s “Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan,” (Wayne State University Press, $39.99).

Food distribution at Christ the King

GLADWIN COUNTYThe GBCFD will be hosting it’s next distribution on March 21, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.

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...

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3...

May I Walk With You

As I was speaking with some friends about being religious a few questions came to mind. The first was that while you can ask Jesus to be and the Lord and Savior of your life, can you ask Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of another person.My friend said quite positively that we could.

Little Forks Conservancy hosts volunteer open house

MIDLANDThe Little Forks Conservancy is hosting a volunteer open house on March 5 from 5-7 p.m. at Pizza Sam’s to talk with individuals about how they can get involved in local conservation efforts with the conservancy.Little Forks Conservancy staff and current volunteers will answer questions and...

Toy poodle barks almost nonstop

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 6-month-old toy poodle, “Jenks,” is incredibly cute, but he has a sharp, loud bark for such a little guy -- and he barks almost nonstop when we’re home.