Life in Gladwin

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
My focus this week is on ice – not the political kind, but a public service view on the risks of falling. This winter has been unusually icy, with days of ice at a time. We’ve faced ice patches on roads, grass, and walkways, as well as sheet ice – smooth enough to skate on.The U.S.
ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

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ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYResidents are encouraged to sign up for free 24-hour text messages with warnings from the National Weather Service, Central Dispatch and the Gladwin County Emergency Management Office. Important follow-up information is also provided when necessary.
BES Students of the Month are: Zaidyn Beveridge, Conner Sheehan, Aila Williams, Ella Matthews, Arya Hall, Isabella Holmes, Amelia Griffin and Tillie Gaudard. Not pictured is Eli Kassabian.

BES Students of the Month are: Zaidyn Beveridge, Conner Sheehan, Aila Williams, Ella Matthews, Arya Hall, Isabella Holmes, Amelia Griffin and Tillie Gaudard. Not pictured is Eli Kassabian.

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Beaverton announces Students of the Month for December 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
BEAVERTONBeaverton Schools is proud to announce its Students of the Month for December at both Beaverton Elementary and the Jr./Sr. High School.
CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS

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CONGRATULATIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Ethan Palmateer of Gladwin had his 150 career win on Jan. 10. Special thanks to S&H Engraving for making the banner.
Happy Valentine’s Day! This cut-paper valentine was made for February 14 over a century ago. Today, it is valued as a piece of folk art. JEFFREY EVANS & ASSOCIATES

Happy Valentine’s Day! This cut-paper valentine was made for February 14 over a century ago. Today, it is valued as a piece of folk art. JEFFREY EVANS & ASSOCIATES

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Paper Valentines

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
For many of us, receiving paper valentines may be the stuff of school days -- a piece of the past. The tradition goes back much further, of course, and wasn’t always just for kids. The first commercial valentines in America were made by Esther Howland in Massachusetts in 1850.
Man experiences symptoms of excess thyroid after MRI

Man experiences symptoms of excess thyroid after MRI

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Man experiences symptoms of excess thyroid after MRI

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male who is 58 years of age. I recently had an MRI of my cervical spine, and just this month, I had a CT scan of my whole abdomen. Since then, I have had symptoms of dry eyes, weight loss and insomnia.
HOSPICE OF GLADWIN AREA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HOSPICE OF GLADWIN AREA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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HOSPICE OF GLADWIN AREA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Hospice of Gladwin Area is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors. Linda Maxwell and Elmer Tappen have each been elected to serve three-year terms.
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