Life in Gladwin

Students at The Glory Skilling Center participating in the courses offered by the skilling center. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY BRENDA SMITH

Students at The Glory Skilling Center participating in the courses offered by the skilling center. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY BRENDA SMITH

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Gladwin non-profit benefits Ugandan school

Steven Haupt
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
GLADWINAGladwin 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called The Glory Ministry, founded by Reverend Brenda Smith, is seeking aid for their mission in Uganda. The Glory Ministry is based in Gladwin. Founder and President, Brenda Smith has been traveling in and out of Africa since 2000.
When advertisements include pictures of people, their clothing and hairstyles can help date the item. This store display for Bicycle Playing Cards is from about 1930. KOVELS.COM

When advertisements include pictures of people, their clothing and hairstyles can help date the item. This store display for Bicycle Playing Cards is from about 1930. KOVELS.COM

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Playing cards

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
icycle Playing Cards may be the most recognizableBbrand by the United States Playing Card Co. The brand has been around since 1885. One look at this store counter display advertising Bicycle Playing Cards will tell you that it’s not from the late 1800s.
Photobook illuminates the beauty of Michigan lighthouses

Photobook illuminates the beauty of Michigan lighthouses

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Photobook illuminates the beauty of Michigan lighthouses

Clara Lincolnhol
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
LANSINGPhotographer Danielle Jorae wrote, designed and published “Lighthouses of Michigan-Lower Peninsula” to fulfill a wish of her childhood self.“I ran across a document from when I was in kindergarten that outlined how I wanted to become an artist and a writer one day,” Jorae said.
Linda Woods, an Air Force veteran and member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, speaks at the MVAA Women Veterans Conference in 2023.

Linda Woods, an Air Force veteran and member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, speaks at the MVAA Women Veterans Conference in 2023.

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Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copayments

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C.The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million for more than 3,800 eligible American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.

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Name the cabins contest ongoing

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
GLADWINThe City of Gladwin has asked for the community’s help in naming four cabins in the Gladwin City Park. Call Gladwin City Hall at 989-426-9231 and give your name, phone number, and cabin name suggestions.Suggestions need to be given to City Hall by April 1.

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Senior Center Information

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Antler Arms215 S. Antler, Gladwin Manager: Carrie, 989-426-69513/5 – Lucky Plate3/13 – Bingo3/18 – Bingo3/21 – Lucky Plate3/27 – March Birthdays3/28 – Bingo Zumba Gold and Chair Aerobics every Wednesday from 12:45-1:45 p.m. (*subject to cancellation)Beaverton Manor110 W. Knox St.
Enjoy ORV riding? Help the DNR protect statewide routes

Enjoy ORV riding? Help the DNR protect statewide routes

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Enjoy ORV riding? Help the DNR protect statewide routes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
LANSINGCalling all off-road vehicle enthusiasts!Here’s your opportunity to work alongside DNR staff to help maintain and protect the more than 4,000 miles of state-designated ORV riding routes and scramble areas.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Can I love someone and accept them, even if I don’t like how they believe and act? Good question for today. Once, when I was preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) the priest made this comment, “God loves the sinner and hates the sin.
GLADWIN ROTARY CLUB DONATES TO MEALS ON WHEELS

GLADWIN ROTARY CLUB DONATES TO MEALS ON WHEELS

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GLADWIN ROTARY CLUB DONATES TO MEALS ON WHEELS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
On Tuesday, February 20, the Gladwin Rotary Club presented a $500 check to the Gladwin Council on Aging (GCOA) Meals on Wheels program. The Meals on Wheels program delivers hot and cold meals to seniors Monday through Friday, as well as frozen meals for over the weekend.
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