GLADWIN CELEBRATES FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

The tree was lit and the big parade wound its way down Cedar Ave. in front of the typically big crowd Saturday night when Gladwin held its annual Festival of Lights. Among the kids embracing the holiday spirit was Belle Parmele, who made a special sign just for the occasion. 

Free Christmas Day Dinner

Free Christmas Day Dinner will take place at the Gladwin Eagles, located at 3292 101 N. State St. from 2-5 p.m. or until gone for anyone who is in need or has no place to go.

BEAVERTON HOLDS ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING

Beaverton High School homecoming queen Bryar Pollard and Mayor Ray Nau ran the show Friday night when Beaverton turned on the lights at Ross Lake Park at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. 

Accident brings down power lines on M-61

GLADWINTraffic was stopped and power was lost Dec. 3 when a truck carrying a load of lumber snagged the power lines over M-61 near James Robertson Drive and dragged them to the ground, splitting poles on both sides of the road and causing small fires on the shoulder.

Home decoration and Christmas light contest

GLADWINThe City of Gladwin will be hosting a Home Decoration and Christmas Light Contest. Judging for the contest is ongoing through December 18. Winners will be announced on December 20.Flyers to fill out your name, address, and phone number can be picked up at Gladwin City Hall. 1000 W. Cedar Ave.

Woman in stable condition after being stabbed by her grandson

CLARE COUNTYOn Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:41 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a subject reporting a stabbing. The 911 caller was traveling on Harrison Avenue when she was flagged down by a 68-year-old Harrison woman.

Farwell man arraigned after assault

CLARE COUNTYOn Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:43 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received several emergency call’s reporting a 17-year-old juvenile male had been stabbed. Deputies from the Clare County Sheriff Office responded to the 200 block of W.

Caroling schedule in December

GLADWINGladwin Church of the Nazarene makes a point to-give back to the community especially during the Advent season. Feel free to come join us as we go caroling this year.Caroling Schedule■ Wednesday, Dec. 4, TBA■ Wednesday, Dec. 11, TBA■ Sunday, Dec. 15, 5-5:30 p.m.