Life in Gladwin

Festival of Lights Christmas Parade slated

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Festival of Lights Christmas Parade slated

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The 20th annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, being put on by the Gladwin Business & Professionals Association, will take place on Saturday, December 2. The Tree Lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of North Silverleaf and Cedar Ave. The parade lineup begins at 4 p.

Gladwin and Beaverton hold Buck Pole events

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Gladwin and Beaverton hold Buck Pole events

Steven Haupt

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

On Thursday, November 16, Beaverton held their first annual Buck Pole at Calhoun Campground in Beaverton, with prizes supplied by Sara Haney, Beaverton Hardware, and the Beaverton Tavern. Special thanks to Ray Nau, Brad Davis, and Shawn Gerbe for helping put on the event.

Beaverton and Gladwin City Councils hold final meetings of the month

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Beaverton and Gladwin City Councils hold final meetings of the month

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

On Monday, November 20. both Beaverton and Gladwin City Councils met for their last meeting of the month. This meeting was the first City Council meeting for new City Manager Shannon Sirpilla, after she began her position as Beaverton City Manager on November 2.

WWII VETERAN HONORED

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WWII VETERAN HONORED

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Robert Nehring, age 96, is the oldest veteran in Gladwin County serving in the US Army in World War II.

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COMMUNITY CORNER

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

No one understands the value of the land like a farmer. And no one understands better how beneficial diversifying the income generated from that land is to the long-term viability of your farm than your team of specialists at Michigan Farm Bureau.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GHS SENIOR CLASS 1943

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GHS SENIOR CLASS 1943

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

This photo depicts the Gladwin Senior Class of 1943. I believe there is at least one, possibly two of these people still with us at 98-years-old.

Veterans Legacy Memorial expanded

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Veterans Legacy Memorial expanded

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

This is certainly welcome news: The Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website now contains the names of 10 million veterans who are buried across the country.

Gladwin County vets receive donation

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Gladwin County vets receive donation

Steven Haupt

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

GLADWIN COUNTY Family Farm and Home has teamed up with the community to help donate socks to Veterans in Gladwin. Family Farm and Home Store manager, Mike Markey, explained that twice a year Family Farm and Home sells heavier weight socks as their item of the month to customers, two pairs for $6.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Iwas fast asleep in my “Comfy Chair,” but I felt something touching my forehead. The sensation continued to grow, and it actually woke me up. I groggily opened my eyes, and staring at me were my two dogs. They were practicing “Canine Hypno-Control!

Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution a success

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Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution a success

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

GLADWIN COUNTY On Saturday, November 18, in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church, there was a successful Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD). Almost 22,000 lbs. of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was passed out to 279 households, serving 749 individuals.

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