Life in Gladwin

Pictured left to right are Michigan Works! Region 7B Workforce Development Board Member Marcus Smith, Miller Logging; Michigan Works! Region 7B Executive Director Mark L. Berdan; State Representative Michael Hoadley; Sacred Heart Mission Executive Director Yvette Keast; Gladwin County Commissioner Karen Moore; Sacred Heart Mission Board Member Pam Weaver; and Michigan Works! Region 7B Area Manager Amber Davies.

Pictured left to right are Michigan Works! Region 7B Workforce Development Board Member Marcus Smith, Miller Logging; Michigan Works! Region 7B Executive Director Mark L. Berdan; State Representative Michael Hoadley; Sacred Heart Mission Executive Director Yvette Keast; Gladwin County Commissioner Karen Moore; Sacred Heart Mission Board Member Pam Weaver; and Michigan Works! Region 7B Area Manager Amber Davies.

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SH Mission named Inspiring Community Partner of the Year

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLADWINMichigan Works! Region 7B honored six participants, one business, and one community partner last Monday at Riverwalk Place and Sacred Heart Mission was named “Inspiring Community Partner” for 2025.
Christmas Kindess Distribution Day

Christmas Kindess Distribution Day

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Christmas Kindess Distribution Day

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLADWINChristmas Kindness Distribution Day drew a big crowd of volunteers to the Knights of Columbus Hall Saturday.
Braving the cold for God

Braving the cold for God

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Braving the cold for God

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Fredric Musasizi is in town from Uganda as a missionary for The Glory Ministry. He has been here for about four months doing some street preaching and attending weekly fellowship meetings on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at Redeemed Marketplace.
Raising Puppies

Raising Puppies

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Raising Puppies

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
If you’re looking for a project for the new year that will provide big benefits to a disabled veteran, you can do no better than to raise a puppy.Yes, a puppy. A small, young dog.Puppies who end up as service dogs for disabled veterans aren’t born that way.
An adult cougar walks down a trail in the Upper Peninsula followed by two cougar cubs on Dec. 6, 2025. The DNR verified this photo from a private trail camera by enhancing the image to verify the existence of the three cougars, including the cub bringing up the rear.

An adult cougar walks down a trail in the Upper Peninsula followed by two cougar cubs on Dec. 6, 2025. The DNR verified this photo from a private trail camera by enhancing the image to verify the existence of the three cougars, including the cub bringing up the rear.

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Elusive cougar cubs documented again

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
ONTONAGONNine months after two cougar kittens were documented in the Upper Peninsula, a new trail camera photo indicates the elusive animals are still alive and living with their mother.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources verified the Dec.

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School sports participation outpaces national average

East Lansing
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Min high school athletics – overall, and separately for girls and boys participation – remained steady during the 2024-25 school year and continued to outpace the state’s national ranking for high school-aged population, according to the annual national participation study conducted by the National...
Pictured are Caroline, Lily, Logan and Connor, the spirited children of Tyler and Angela McLaren, display their handiwork after decorating gift bags for homebound Gladwin County residents. They are the grandchildren of Tina and Mike Haines, Kim and Pat Savage, and Mark and Amy Baker, all proud Beaverton residents.

Pictured are Caroline, Lily, Logan and Connor, the spirited children of Tyler and Angela McLaren, display their handiwork after decorating gift bags for homebound Gladwin County residents. They are the grandchildren of Tina and Mike Haines, Kim and Pat Savage, and Mark and Amy Baker, all proud Beaverton residents.

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Spreading holiday cheer

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLADWINLily and Caroline, beloved longtime holiday helpers, joyfully welcomed their brothers Logan and Connor into the family’s cherished tradition of giving this year and the team has been brighter ever since.
100th Birthday

100th Birthday

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100th Birthday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Dorothy Neumeyer celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 16, 2025. Family and friends gathered at Hope Lutheran Church in Rhodes on Dec. 14, 2025, for a potluck celebration. Happy birthday Dorothy!
Helping pass out the food curbside were Owner Sheryl Sacry, Team Member Kooper Brewer, Kortni; and Chef Monica Antes.

Helping pass out the food curbside were Owner Sheryl Sacry, Team Member Kooper Brewer, Kortni; and Chef Monica Antes.

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Char Stone House provides Merry Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLADWINChar Stone House on Cedar Ave. is not open for business yet.Workers were on the job Monday installing a brick oven and the plan is to be ready for a grand opening in late spring. Nevertheless, dinner was on the menu.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Christmas is an incredible celebration! The birth of Jesus Christ and the impact of His teachings, parables, and guidance on how we should treat one another in a harmonious world are at its core.
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