GJHS Science Olympiad Team qualifies for state tournament on April 25

GLADWINCongratulations to the Gladwin Junior High School (GJHS) Science Olympiad team who competed at their regional meet on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Mid Michigan College in Mount Pleasant. Medals were awarded in 23 different events.

Do you have GHS game film?

Ted Redman, a 1966 graduate of Gladwin High School, is trying to find game film from football and basketball games from 1964-1966. He can be contacted at: retired0814@gmail. com.

Celtic and French Canadian music featured in Standish

STANDISHBack by popular demand, La Compagnie will perform for the second Sunday’s season finale concert on Sunday, March 8, 8-2 p.m., at the Northeast Art Center, located at the corner of Grove Street Rd. and US-23, 1/2 mile north of the Standish traffic light.This energetic band is comprised of...

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...

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

GLADWIN COUNTYAll 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...

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...

Moolenaar announces 2026 Art Competition

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites all high school students from Michigan’s Second Congressional District to enter their artwork in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.The winning student from the Second District will have his or her art displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year...

Winners of 2026 State of the State Art and Writing Contests announced

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced the winners of the 2026 State of the State art and writing contests, recognizing the outstanding young Michiganders whose creativity and talent was featured as part of this year’s address.“Each year, the State of State is an opportunity to reflect on how...

2026 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in partnership with the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF), announced that applications for the 2026 MYSLF scholarships will be open until May 3.“MDARD is proud to partner with the Michigan Livestock Expo...

Understanding why people still die of pneumonia

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why do people still die of pneumonia?With all the advances that we’ve seen in modern medicine, losing anyone to this ailment seems like such a waste. Is it a question of pneumonia being difficult to pin down because of the root cause, whether it’s bacterial, viral or fungal?