Life in Gladwin

View from the comfy chair

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

There are lots of things that I enjoy and really like about life! Often, simple things; I love getting up before first light and watching the sunrise illuminate my world. I enjoy sipping coffee, while my dogs snuggle with me on the couch! It’s a great way to start my day!

GWSD’s eight graduating seniors earned Platinum and first overall at Dance Force Xpress for their routine “Landslide”.

GWSD participate in final competition of season

Adrienne Schlitzkus

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

At the start of the dance year, it was the plan for Applause Talent to be the final competition of the season for the Gail Wildfong School of Dance (GWSD). However, upon suggestion from the studio’s seniors, those plans quickly changed!

Art center to host NERF Blaster Family Fun Night

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

STANDISHThe Northeast Michigan Arts Council (NEMAC) is thrilled to announce its upcoming NERF Battle fundraising event taking place on Friday, May 22, from 6-8 p.m., at Sunrise Community Resource Center, formerly Standish Elementary School, on Cedar street in Standish.

Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWINMark your calendars! The highly anticipated Gladwin Summer Street Fest is back and better than ever on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing a full day of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit to downtown Gladwin.

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

One of the things successful people do is to set long term goals. Even nations set five- or ten-year goals and then make plans to make them happen. Everyone from huge corporations to governments to individuals set long term goals and then make plans to follow them.

Big Boys Club seeks new members

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Big Boys Club of Gladwin County is looking for new members. They are a non-profit (501c3) group of men and women that raise funds to assist residents and organizations within the county.Meetings are held at the Secord Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4121 on Tuesdays at 4 p.m.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON EARLY 1900S

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Before Beaverton’s big explosion in 1909, the center of the commercial district, as depicted in this 1903 photo, was adjacent to the original railroad depot, the Beaverton Merchantile Co., and the Ross Brother’s office.

Family Fun Festival May 16

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.

Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 and the Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs provided a Memorial Day parade and program in downtown Gladwin in 2024.

Gladwin Memorial Day events slated May 25

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

GLADWINThe Memorial Day Parade will assemble at 10 a.m. at the corner of East Cedar (M-61) and South State Street. The parade will march to the courthouse, leaving the assembly area at approximately 10:35 a.m.The program at the courthouse will begin at 11 a.m.

GAFT summer musical Fiddler on the Roof

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is preparing for its 2026 summer musical and is inviting the community to audition for Fiddler on the Roof, with performances scheduled at Gladwin High School this July.Auditions have taken place and callbacks will be held Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.

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