Veterans Dinner slated for June 19

GLADWINVeterans Appreciation Dinner will take place June 19, 5 p.m., at Riverwalk Place, 777 W. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin.You and a guest are invited to join us for a free dinner as a thank you for your service.Enjoy some camaraderie and conversation with fellow veterans.

GBCFD at Christ the King Church June 21

GLADWIN COUNTYThe GBCFD will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month in 2025, with its next distribution being on Saturday, June 21 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas relaxing in my “Comfy Chair,” actually sleeping, and my thoughts turned to people I call “Silent Saints and Heroes!” What do I mean by “Silent Saints and Heroes?

MMC employee honored with statewide award for supporting special population students

GLADWINMid Michigan College (MMC) is proud to announce that Amy Dykhouse, Director of Career Center & Accommodations, has been awarded the Michelle Glenn Award at the 2025 Michigan Occupational Special Populations Association (MOSPA) Conference.

Kettering University welcomes four new members of Business Honor Society

FLINTKettering University proudly recognizes four new members of the University’s Business Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Chi, including Ryan Stiles of Gladwin, MI.

Benefit ride June 21

GLADWIN COUNTYOn Feb. 13, 2025, during his quarterfinal match in the state wrestling championship tournament in Macon, Georgia, Dominic Haines broke his neck, leaving him partially paralyzed.Eagle Riders will have a benefit ride to support the Haines family on June 21 at the Gladwin Eagles 3292.

America250MI Committee awards nearly $1 million for Michigan history projects

LANSINGPreserving maritime history along the St.Clair River. Creating new physical and online exhibits showcasing milestones in Lansing’s labor history.

Backpack Buddies is looking for help

GLADWINThe Gladwin Backpack Buddies (Weekend Food) Program is a program, through the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan which sends weekend nutritional food home to 96 Gladwin children (kindergarten-fifth grade) who have been identified by the school social worker to have food insecurity at home.

Miss Gladwin County takes place June 28

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program will take place on June 28 at the Beaverton Activity Center located at 106 Tonkin Street in Beaverton.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.

CMDHD honors Pride Month 2025

GLADWINE ach June, Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) proudly celebrates Pride Month, standing with the LGBTQ+ community to recognize their strength, history, and ongoing fight for equality.