Life in Gladwin

Butterflies race for state insect status

Butterflies race for state insect status

Butterflies race for state insect status

LANSINGThree butterflies are racing to become Michigan’s official state insect – and one of them is ahead, at least politically.The black swallowtail butterfly, a Michigan native, spends its whole life cycle in the state hibernating as pupa under leaves during winter and hatching in the spring.
Jeremy Dicken participates in swim around Mackinac Island

Jeremy Dicken participates in swim around Mackinac Island

Jeremy Dicken participates in swim around Mackinac Island

GLADWINOn Sunday, August 18, Jeremy Dicken swam 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island in a race event. Dicken had been training for the event since March of this year and it took him seven hours and 10 minutes to do the 8.2 mile swim around the island. Dicken grew up in Gladwin and has worked at F.E.D.
Cedar River stream sampling upcoming

Cedar River stream sampling upcoming

Cedar River stream sampling upcoming

GLADWINThe Little Forks Conservancy has been monitoring the water quality of the Cedar River since 2015. On Saturday, September 7 they will meet at Gladwin City Park, 240 City Park St., Gladwin, in Pavilion One at 10 a.m.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Iwas relaxing in my comfy chair when my wife yelled, “Joel, it’s time to buy yourself a new chair! It’s worn out!”I pretended to be sleeping so I did not have to respond. My chair is not worn out, I just got it broken in.I could not fall asleep; the wind was howling and gusting.
Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution will take place on Saturday, September 21 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 at about 10 a.m.
New Welcome Center Project unveiled at Dow Gardens

New Welcome Center Project unveiled at Dow Gardens

New Welcome Center Project unveiled at Dow Gardens

MIDLANDThe Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation is pleased to unveil plans for our new Welcome Center at Dow Gardens, an 110-acre botanical garden located in Midland.