Life in Gladwin

LOOKING FOR GUMBALL MACHINES

LOOKING FOR GUMBALL MACHINES

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LOOKING FOR GUMBALL MACHINES

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
If you have one of these Gladwin Kiwanis Club candy or gumball machines at your business in the City of Gladwin, please contact Dave Crawford at 989701-0472, or Angela Bigham at 989-387-1332.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Iwas enjoying my nap – as I usually do – when I felt that someone or something was staring at me. My pineal gland, also referred to as the third eye, located deep in my brain, I could feel it. Who or what was staring at me and why? It intensified.

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Thursdays in the City: Claim Jumpers Band

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
GLADWINThursdays in the City will feature the Claim Jumpers Band on Aug. 20., 7-9 p.m., at the Riverwalk Place Backyard located at 777 West Cedar Avenue in Gladwin.
Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

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Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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.
COMMUNITY SUPPER

COMMUNITY SUPPER

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COMMUNITY SUPPER

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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.
Pictured left to right: Dr. L. Marshall Washington, MCCA Board Chair; Dr. Debra Daniels, 2026 Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient; Brandy Johnson, President of MCCA; and Dr. Michelle Allmendinger, President of Delta College.

Pictured left to right: Dr. L. Marshall Washington, MCCA Board Chair; Dr. Debra Daniels, 2026 Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient; Brandy Johnson, President of MCCA; and Dr. Michelle Allmendinger, President of Delta College.

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Delta College alumna honored with 2026 MCCA Alumni Award

Mikaila Bluew, Writer/editor
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
UNIVERSITY CENTERDelta College alumna Dr. Debra Daniels has received the 2026 Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) Alumni Award, recognizing her more than 45-year career dedicated to student success and community college education.
Farm calculators like this one by International Harvester show that farming, like most fields of work, takes a good understanding of math. CHUPP AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE

Farm calculators like this one by International Harvester show that farming, like most fields of work, takes a good understanding of math. CHUPP AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE

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Farm calculators

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
It’s not just a classroom cliche to say that math is everywhere, from planning a budget to decorating a room. Even careers that aren’t directly connected to math require plenty of it. Take agriculture.
Environmental allergies affect pets and people

Environmental allergies affect pets and people

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Environmental allergies affect pets and people

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: The vet says my dog “Wyatt” has hay fever and should be kept inside the house when pollen counts are high. She also says my cat “Snowball” is allergic to something inside the house. Does that mean she has to stay outside?
Gladwin City seeks time capsule contents

Gladwin City seeks time capsule contents

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Gladwin City seeks time capsule contents

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
GLADWINAtime 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.
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