Life in Gladwin

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BRUSHABER FARM

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BRUSHABER FARM

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BRUSHABER FARM

Bob Frei
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Afew weeks ago we noted in the article about clearing stumps to develop farm lands that, in times of good income, farmers in Gladwin County often posed for photos of themselves and their families posing in front of what they had built.
Entries sought for annual quilt show

Entries sought for annual quilt show

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Entries sought for annual quilt show

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
STANDISHEntries are being sought for the Northeast Michigan Arts Council’s 33rd Annual Quilt Show slated for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026.There is no entry fee, nor are exhibitors required to have made their quilts. A quilt could have been received as a gift or a family heirloom.
The Bookstore cast is pictured with director Steve Levine in the far back. Middle row, left to right: Avery Graybill, Ember Piper, Lulu Contreras, Dillon Lieu, Garry Farley, Jayden Willis, Noah Wuefling, and Brayden Walters. Front row, left to right: Livia Bell, Alex Ross, Marleigh Grenon, Georgia Grenon, Madeline Crawford, Ella Finkbeiner, and Lily Muma.

The Bookstore cast is pictured with director Steve Levine in the far back. Middle row, left to right: Avery Graybill, Ember Piper, Lulu Contreras, Dillon Lieu, Garry Farley, Jayden Willis, Noah Wuefling, and Brayden Walters. Front row, left to right: Livia Bell, Alex Ross, Marleigh Grenon, Georgia Grenon, Madeline Crawford, Ella Finkbeiner, and Lily Muma.

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GAFT Teen show The Bookstore opens Jan. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GLADWINJust a reminder that Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre’s teen show has its opening night, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., at its theatre located at 524 E. Cedar Ave in Gladwin.The Bookstore by Adam Szymkowicz, is directed by Steve Levine, and has a cast of 16 young adults.
FLYING G GIG

FLYING G GIG

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FLYING G GIG

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Gladwin High School 2014 graduate Keith Salowich plays bass guitar during an appearance of his band Lanternfly Friday night at Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti that commemorated his 30th birthday.

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Scholarship applications

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
FREELANDHundreds of scholarships are awarded annually through the Delta College Foundation, made possible by the generosity of donors.Last year, $1,107,500 was awarded to 948 students – 83 percent of all applicants! The deadline to apply is Feb. 4, 2026.
Gladwin Masonic Lodge

Gladwin Masonic Lodge

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Gladwin Masonic Lodge open house slated Jan. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin Masonic Lodge will be holding an open house, Thursday, Jan. 15, starting at 5 p.m., lasting until 7:30 p.m. The Lodge is located at 200 N. Silverleaf Street in Gladwin, one block north of the M-61, M-18 stoplight in Gladwin.

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Delta College students recognized for high academic achievement

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
UNIVERSITY CENTERCongratulations to the Delta students who earned recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2025 semester. These students averaged a 3.5 GPA or higher.There are three tier designations. President’s List – students who receive a 4.
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 14, 2026
Resolution solution!Iwas enjoying one of my first naps of 2026 and I reflected on my previous 2025 New Year’s Eve goals!First, I set a goal of taking 1000 naps in 2025; no one can say I was not ambitious! I exceeded this goal!

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Nikki Wentworth named to SNHU Dean’s List

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MANCHESTER, NHNikki Wentworth, of Beaverton, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.
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