Life in Gladwin

Pictured is the Winter Carnival event in Feb. 25, 2023.

Pictured is the Winter Carnival event in Feb. 25, 2023.

Annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival slated

GLADWINThe third annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival will take place on January 17, 2025 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 751 M-18, from 3-6 p.m.The event includes free hats, gloves, and scarves. There will also be a storytime by the Gladwin County District Library from 3:30-3:45 p.m.

Christmas Kindness Kudos

Thanksgiving is an everyday occurrence for Christmas Kindness! There are so many Gladwin County residents, businesses, schools, churches, civic groups, etc. that find countless ways to care about, and to care for, Gladwin County families in need.
Kiwanis gourmet nuts and tins now available

Kiwanis gourmet nuts and tins now available

Kiwanis gourmet nuts and tins now available

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club has received the shipment of gourmet nuts for this holiday season. These are quality nuts with no peanuts added and make excellent gifts. Also available are decorated tins of assorted chocolate covered goodies.
Gladwin County Festival of Lights Christmas Parade

Gladwin County Festival of Lights Christmas Parade

Gladwin County Festival of Lights Christmas Parade

GLADWINThe annual Gladwin County Festival of lights Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 7.The tree lighting will be at the corner or North Silverleaf and Cedar Avenue at 5:30 p.m. and the parade will be through downtown Gladwin at 6 p.m.The parade lineup starts at 4 p.m.
2024 Bra-La-La Committee members pictured left to right: Patti Regnery, Jaye Smith, Linda Lay, Daureen Pisano and Kelsey Killinger. The evening successfully raised more than $27,000 for the Breast Health Fund of MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin.

2024 Bra-La-La Committee members pictured left to right: Patti Regnery, Jaye Smith, Linda Lay, Daureen Pisano and Kelsey Killinger. The evening successfully raised more than $27,000 for the Breast Health Fund of MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin.

Bra-La-La event raises $27,000 for the Gladwin Breast Health Fund

GLADWINThe MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin Bra-La-La event raised more than $27,000 for the Medical Center’s Breast Health Fund. All proceeds will support breast health needs for underserved women and men in the Gladwin community.
GAFT KIDS SHOW SELLS OUT THREE PERFORMANCES

GAFT KIDS SHOW SELLS OUT THREE PERFORMANCES

GAFT KIDS SHOW SELLS OUT THREE PERFORMANCES

Were you part of the sold out kids show at Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre? Over a dozen talented young actors and actresses took the stage for GAFTy on November 8-10 for three sold out shows.
Keep your pets safe during the holidays

Keep your pets safe during the holidays

Keep your pets safe during the holidays

DEAR PAW’S CORNER:Last Thanksgiving, we had the scare of our life. Our little dog “Mamie” jumped onto the counter and ate a huge amount of the stuffing that I had just scooped out of the turkey!

Gladwin Goodfellows 2024 Campaign

GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season. All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered December 21. Please help this year by donating today.
Barb Lyons retires from CMDHD after 46 years

Barb Lyons retires from CMDHD after 46 years

Barb Lyons retires from CMDHD after 46 years

GLADWINAfter 46 years of having a career at the Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) in Gladwin, Barb Lyons has retired. Barb was born and raised in Gladwin County and knows much of the community.