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Gladwin American Legion Post 171, located at 128 N. Silverleaf, unveiled a new military memorial mural on August 3, 2025. Painted by local artists Eric and Lynn Morgan, the mural adorns the north wall of the building to honor military service. The project was celebrated with a dedication ceremony featuring guest speakers.

Gladwin American Legion Post 171, located at 128 N. Silverleaf, unveiled a new military memorial mural on August 3, 2025. Painted by local artists Eric and Lynn Morgan, the mural adorns the north wall of the building to honor military service. The project was celebrated with a dedication ceremony featuring guest speakers.

American Legion Post Open House

GLADWINMarch signifies he 107th year Anniversary of the American Legion. The American Legion was born at Paris in March of 1919.
Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program Board of Directors. Pictured in back row: Jan Hudson, Miss Gladwin County Historian; Clarity Gerow, Co-Chair; Kim Shea, Vice-Chair; front row: Erin Carpenter, Treasurer; Kim Kaleto, Gladwin Community Outreach/School Liaison; Jenna Bazzle, Program Director; Stacy Plude, Co-Chair. Missing from photo: Kennedy Shea, Board Secretary;and Katery Stoike, Beaverton Community Outreach/School Liaison

Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program Board of Directors. Pictured in back row: Jan Hudson, Miss Gladwin County Historian; Clarity Gerow, Co-Chair; Kim Shea, Vice-Chair; front row: Erin Carpenter, Treasurer; Kim Kaleto, Gladwin Community Outreach/School Liaison; Jenna Bazzle, Program Director; Stacy Plude, Co-Chair. Missing from photo: Kennedy Shea, Board Secretary;and Katery Stoike, Beaverton Community Outreach/School Liaison

Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Fundraising Program Gala a success

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Second Annual Fundraising Gala for the Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program was held at Riverwalk Place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
“Soil. Where it all Begins” contest announced

“Soil. Where it all Begins” contest announced

“Soil. Where it all Begins” contest announced

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Conservation District is happy to share that they are sponsoring the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Hand Drawn Poster Contest! The theme for 2026 is “Soil.
Free Second Saturday Supper March 11

Free Second Saturday Supper March 11

Free Second Saturday Supper March 11

GLADWINNew Beginnings Methodist Church will hold its monthly Free Second Saturday Supper, Saturday, March 14. They are 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.
Beaverton Robotics Team

Beaverton Robotics Team

Beaverton robotics team opens new season

MOUNT PLEASANTProblem solving is probably the most important aspect of competing in robotics and Beaverton had to do a lot of it at the FRC Competition over the weekend at Mount Pleasant High School.The event was the first of the season and the robot was being tested for the first time.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Bake Sale

GLADWINABake Sale Fundraiser to Benefit the Hospice Program will take place Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Gym located at 1312 N. State St. in Gladwin.
BAND FESTIVAL HELD

BAND FESTIVAL HELD

BAND FESTIVAL HELD

On Wednesday March 4, both bands from Gladwin Junior High and Gladwin High School attended Band Festival. Congratulations to all musicians for achieving a straight one rating in performance and sight reading! Interested in Gladwin Bands? Visit www.gladwinbands.com to get involved.

RE/MAX River Haven agents receive various honors

GLADWINRE/MAX River Haven is proud to announce these agents who received the following awards for 2025.Kathryn Downing, Nick McNamara, and Deb Stover have earned the RE/MAX 100 Percent Club. Kerry Redman, Marietta Sprott, Kim Sturgis, and Marti Drabing have earned the RE/MAX Executive Club.

State of emergency declared following deadly tornadoes in Southwest Michigan

LANSINGOn March 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties to assist with response and recovery efforts related to a deadly tornado outbreak in southwest Michigan.“This morning, I’ve declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass, and St.