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Beaverton Fall Fest upcoming October 26

Beaverton Fall Fest upcoming October 26

Beaverton Fall Fest upcoming October 26

The City of Beaverton will be hosting a Beaverton Fall Fest downtown on West Brown Street on October 26. Activities will begin at 12 p.m. with family friendly activities, such as: pumpkin painting, hay rides, face painting cider and donuts, popcorn, games, and sidewalk sales.From 3-6 p.m.

The Haunted Woods is up and running

GLADWINThe Haunted Woods, located behind Meadow Lanes bowling alley, 430 W. 5th Street, will be from 8-10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday for the rest of the month. It is $8 per person or $15 for two people.Proceeds from the event go to the Travel Club, Gladwin Choir, and Gladwin Band.

Javian Coats’ family benefit upcoming

GLADWINThere will be a benefit for the Javian Coat’s family on November 10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from noon-4 p.m.It will include a chicken dinner by donation, a bake sale, and a live auction at 3 p.m.

Maple Manor handing out Halloween candy

GLADWINTrick or treaters can stop by Maple Manor between 6-8 p.m. on October 31.Seniors will be handing out candy at the front door of the highrise.They would love to see all the costumes.
Gladwin DPW employees demonstrating October 21 at the corner of Cedar Avenue and State Street.

Gladwin DPW employees demonstrating October 21 at the corner of Cedar Avenue and State Street.

Operating Engineers 324 urges Gladwin City Council to end infighting and prioritize DPW contract negotiation

GLADWINRepresentatives and members of Operating Engineers 324 gathered in Gladwin to demonstrate against the ongoing failure of city officials to negotiate a fair contract for the city’s Department of Public Works (DPW) employees on October 21.
Jeep Creep celebrates 10th anniversary

Jeep Creep celebrates 10th anniversary

Jeep Creep celebrates 10th anniversary

From October 18-20, one of the largest events in Gladwin took place, Riverwalk Place’s Jeep Creep. This year is the 10th anniversary of the event that draws a large sum of Jeeps and visitors from all over to Gladwin.
Deb Platt

Deb Platt

MEET THE CANDIDATES

My name is Deb Platt and I’m running for Gladwin City Council. I feel our council needs some fresh faces and new ideas to help our community grow. I’d like to see new businesses come into our city, which would create more jobs rather than seeing so many of our businesses closing.
Gladwin Area Community Band to begin Christmas concert rehearsals

Gladwin Area Community Band to begin Christmas concert rehearsals

Gladwin Area Community Band to begin Christmas concert rehearsals

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites interested musicians to join in as it prepares for, and performs, its 2024 Christmas concert. This will be the band’s third Christmas concert and its fifth concert overall since it began in 2022.

Gladwin Goodfellows 2024 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 December 21. Please help this year by donating today.

Gladwin School Board holds regular meeting

GLADWINThe Gladwin Community Schools Board of Education held their October meeting on Monday, October 14 at the Gladwin Jr. High School.During the superintendent’s reports, Superintendent Frisbie shared that student enrollment is at 1,720 students in the district, up 117 students from last spring.