Wandering with the Birds

People ask me how long I’ve been a birder. The answer is both simple and complicated. I always say I became a birder back in 1993 while taking a college course in Ornithology. And that much is true.But I have had an interest in birds (and all wildlife) for as long as I can remember.

Move Forward This Fall at Mid Michigan College

Whether students are preparing for a new career, planning to transfer, or returning to finish what they started, there’s still time to register for the Fall Semester at Mid Michigan College.Journeys begin at Mid and lead beyond.

MDARD and Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund Announce 2026 Award Winners

MDARD and Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund Announce 2026 Award Winners LANSING, Mich.

View from the comfy chair

A I, or Artificial Intelligence, has many benefits that seem evident in many areas of our lives. Medical: Imaging, AI can pick up even small changes that a human may overlook; MRIs are faster, and development time for new therapies may be dramatically reduced from years to months.

Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Hosts Back-to-School Supply Drive

Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is collecting school supplies to help local elementary school students start the new school year prepared for success.

City seeks time capsule contents

Atime capsule to be opened in 50 years in conjunction with the 300th birthday of the United States is being compiled in Gladwin.Residents are invited to drop off items to be potentially stored in the capsule at the Gladwin Historical Society, which is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Food distribution at Christ The King Aug. 15

The Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on Aug. 15, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.

Explore Michigan during Free ORV Weekend Aug. 15-16

Mark your calendars: Residents and out-of-state visitors can legally ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of offroad vehicle trails, routes and six scramble areas on two back-toback days, Aug. 15-16, without an ORV license or trail permit.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief classes planned

Understanding Grief classes are open to all individuals who have experienced any kind of loss.They provide a safe, supportive, educational and healthy grieving space centered on difficult emotions and coping skills.This six-week program is held on the following Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.:■ Aug.

COMMUNITY SUPPER

Eagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.