80th Foutch Reunion held

GLADWIN COUNTYThe 80th Foutch Family reunion was held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Sage Township Hall. It began at 1:03 p.m. The Lord’s Prayer was recited by everyone prior to the meal. There were 64 in attendance.

Focus on Life Benefit to be held Oct. 23

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin. At 6 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event.

GBPA Fall Decorating Contest in October

GLADWINLet’s make Gladwin look festive for the fall season with the Gladwin Business and Professional Association (GBPA) Fall Decorating Contest.All businesses and organizations that have a Gladwin address – both GBPA and non-GBPA members – are welcome to participate.

Chili Cook-off at Calhoun

BEAVERTONBeaverton’s Calhoun Campground is excited to announce its Chli Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct.25, at 2 p.m. Bring your best recipe and let your chili cooking prowess shine.While camping is encouraged to make a full weekend of the events, it is not required for participation.

Gladwin Goodfellows 2025 Holiday Campaign

GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered Dec. 20.Please help this year by donating today.

ORV trails looking for volunteers

LANSINGHelp keep the trails you love ready to ride. If you’re an avid trail rider and looking to help maintain state-designated motorized trails, several offroad vehicle and snowmobile organizations across the state could use your help!

Applications available on MHSAA Website for Scholar-Athlete Awards

EAST LANSINGOne of the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s most popular programs, the Scholar-Athlete Award, will again with Farm Bureau Insurance present 32 $2,000 scholarships to top student-athletes at member high schools during the 202526 school year.

Flying pumpkins, haunted maze and jack-o-lantern hayrides in Grayling

GRAYLINGPlenty of family fun activities will bring the 2025 season at Wellington Farm Park in Grayling to a close at the end of October.Things will get underway on Saturday and Sunday, Oct.

Christ the King to host Maxwell Pumpkin service

GLADWINOn Sunday, Oct. 19, Christ the King Lutheran Church of Gladwin will host a special “Pumpkin Farm Sunday” worship service at Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm in Beaverton. Worship begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a potluck meal and scavenger hunt.

Open Gym at Emmanuel Baptist

GLADWINWednesdays this fall kids from grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a night of fun at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gladwin.Located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road, Emmanuel will be holding an open gym from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every other Wednesday.Upcoming dates are Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Dec.