A LOOK BACK IN TIME | EARLY MAP OF GLADWIN COUNTY

Before there were any permanent residents of Gladwin County, there were already maps depicting Gladwin County. Such is the case with this clip, taken from an 1856 map of Michigan. Note that the Tobacco River was noted as Assemoqua River.

Chefs for Shelterhouse is coming back

Chefs for Shelterhouse will be held on April 25, 2024 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Great Hall Banquet Center in Midland.Tickets are on sale at https://ow.ly/Q8zx50Qv79k and include access to the casual dinner fundraiser, silent auction, wine wall, and more.

Beaverton community Easter celebrations

The Church of the Nazarene, located at 540 Lang Road, will be hosting different activities for Easter and have invited the community to join them.There will be a Good Friday Service on March 29, beginning at 1:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 30, there will be a Beaverton Community Easter Egg Hunt.

Healing Together events twice a month

Healing Together events will take place on every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Hockaday Community Church, 3948 N. Hockaday Rd., Gladwin.

SPARKS-Ignite E-Tourney showcases Esports competition

On Saturday, March 2, both middle and high school students from Beaverton, Farwell, Harrison, Gladwin and Coleman, participating in the SPARKS and Ignite programs, came together for an exciting showcase of talent and competition at the first SPARKS-Ignite E-Tournament.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas settling into my “Comfy Chair” and preparing for my morning nap. I pulled up my throw blanket, was getting warm, and was just about to drift off to napland. I remembered I had not taken my medication and my supplements.

RTLGC set to hold Focus on Life Benefit

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin.The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be Kristine Samlow, president of RTLGC. At 5:30 p.m.

Advertising Icons

At first glance, this silver standing rabbit chewing on a silver carrot has a few things in common with Easter collectibles. It’s metal, like the tin or iron Easter bunnies made as toys or doorstops. Like a candy container, it is hollow with a removable lid so it can hold a consumable treat.

GAAG to hold Open Art Show at BAC April 20

The Gladwin Area Artist Guild (GAAG) 2024 Spring Open Show & Sale on Saturday, April 20, will feature artists from anywhere in the area.There will be no membership or residential boundaries, no art theme, no art judge and no commission on sales at this celebration of art.

SUGAR SPRINGS STITCHERS AND QUILTERS MAKE BEDDING SUPPLIES

The Sugar Springs Stitchers and Quilters gathered on Wednesday, March 20 to make bedding supplies for the animals at the ARK Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. About 80 pouches were made out of fleece for baby animals to sleep in and keep warm.