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GCCT holiday schedule

GLADWIN Gladwin City-County Transit will be closed December 22 and 25, January 1. For rides on December 23 and 26, please call by 5 p.m. December 21. For rides on January 2, call by 5 p.m. on December 29.
Shop with a Hero held December 14

Shop with a Hero held December 14

Shop with a Hero held December 14

BEAVERTON On Thursday, December 14, a group of first responders from Gladwin County took a group of 25 students from Gladwin and Beaverton schools to the Meijer store in Midland to participate in the Shop with a Hero Day event.
Beaverton man receives over 400 Christmas cards

Beaverton man receives over 400 Christmas cards

Beaverton man receives over 400 Christmas cards

BEAVERTON On December 6, Jared Nickel posted to several different local Facebook groups with an idea to have people send Christmas cards to his 93-year-old neighbor, Larry Pratt.
TWO CARS TOWED DUE TO ACCIDENT

TWO CARS TOWED DUE TO ACCIDENT

TWO CARS TOWED DUE TO ACCIDENT

On Saturday, December 16, two vehicles were involved in a collision on North State St. The driver of a 2009 Ford Escape failed to yield while exiting a parking lot to cross the street to another parking lot.
Four Lakes Task Force give December construction update

Four Lakes Task Force give December construction update

Four Lakes Task Force give December construction update

GLADWIN The Four Lakes Task Force (FLTF) released their December construction update, giving insight to the progress being made on the four dams in Gladwin County. In a letter from President of the FLTF, Dave Kepler, he explained that work is continuing on all four of the dams.

Keeping holidays tasty and safe

GLADWIN COUNTY With the holidays coming up, Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) wants everyone to have a great time while staying healthy. CMDHD knows holidays mean yummy food, and we’re sharing easy tips to keep your celebrations sickness-free.
Pictured is Heather Crowl, Scholarship Coordinator for the Midland Area Community Foundation, during a recent trip to educate Gladwin High School students on the scholarship application process.

Pictured is Heather Crowl, Scholarship Coordinator for the Midland Area Community Foundation, during a recent trip to educate Gladwin High School students on the scholarship application process.

GCCF is currently accepting scholarship applications

GLADWIN The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) will accept scholarship applications online until January 31, 2024. Thousands of dollars are available through scholarships established by local donors and held at the Community Foundation.
Caroline, Logan, and Lily – adorable children of Tyler and Angela McLaren and cherished grandchildren of Tina and Mike Haines, Kim and Pat Savage, and Mark and Amy Baker, all hailing from Beaverton.

Caroline, Logan, and Lily – adorable children of Tyler and Angela McLaren and cherished grandchildren of Tina and Mike Haines, Kim and Pat Savage, and Mark and Amy Baker, all hailing from Beaverton.

McLaren kids hope to make Christmas a little brighter

GLADWIN Lily and Caroline, the enthusiastic helpers, welcomed their brother Logan to their holiday giving tradition this year.
POLAR BEAR SIGHTING IN ROSS LAKE PARK

POLAR BEAR SIGHTING IN ROSS LAKE PARK

POLAR BEAR SIGHTING IN ROSS LAKE PARK

The Beaverton Christmas tree lighting was another huge success and once again Ross Lake Park is decorated and shining bright. Special thanks to Bob and Jarrod Fruchey, shown above for their annual efforts and to the City of Beaverton for ongoing support.
First Place – Chris Muma Logging

First Place – Chris Muma Logging

Festival of Lights award winners announced

GLADWIN The Gladwin County Festival of Lights Christmas Parade have announced the award winners for the 2023 parade. The parade consisted of over 55 entries and after the judges votes were tallied it was determined that Chris Muma Logging was the winner, coming in first place.