The Trail of Two Cities is complete

GLADWINThe City of Gladwin posted on their Facebook page that the Trail of Two Cities was completed and the trail now connects Beaverton and Gladwin. They also shared that a ribbon cutting will soon be announced.

View from the comfy chair

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a play by William Shakespeare, is a work selected by scholars as being culturally important! My columns, of course, are not that important, focusing on humor and, on occasion, thoughtful musing. The main idea of the play is betrayal and disloyalty.

HGA upcoming grief and loss classes slated

GLADWINLoss means life has changed without your permission. If you have experienced a loss like this whether through the death of a loved one or any other lifealtering event, please join the next Grief and Loss Support Class sponsored by Hospice of Gladwin Area (HGA).

Are you interested in a career in childcare?

GLADWIN COUNTYMichigan Works! Region 7B is excited to announce a two-day childcare training event that will help you get started in this rewarding field!

Free Second Saturday Supper slated Aug. 10

GLADWINThe free Second Saturday Supper will be held on Saturday, August 10, at the New Beginnings Methodist Church, located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin. Across from Loose Motor Sales. Look for the three large crosses at the entrance.This will be a takeout only meal.

Get safety-certified during Hunter Safety Education Week

LANSINGFall hunting is right around the corner, but you can get safety-certified now during the DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 12-18.

Guild hosts Mixed Media Collage Workshop

GLADWINMixed media painting has been around since 1912 but it is trending in 2024 because it allows a no rules, creative freedom using a potpourri of materials and techniques.

Emergency response exercise at GHS Aug. 8

GLADWINOn August 8, 2024, there will be an active assailant response exercise at Gladwin High School (GHS). It will focus on the collaborative response between first responders to an active assailant incident.

Grief and loss August classes upcoming

GLADWIN“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.

Bipartisan legislation to designate the Mastodon as America’s national fossil

DETROITBipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to designate the Mastodon as the United States’ first-ever national fossil has unanimously passed the Senate.