Life in Gladwin

Black velvets are created on rich, textured fabric. The term “rasquache” refers to the creation of art and beauty from everyday materials.

Black velvets are created on rich, textured fabric. The term “rasquache” refers to the creation of art and beauty from everyday materials.

Explore Michigan connections, Latino history of black velvet paintings at new museum exhibit

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
LANSINGHistory and art join in the Michigan History Museum’s latest special exhibit, “Black Velvet: A Rasquache Aesthetic” – open now through late November. The exhibit explores black velvet paintings and their place in Latino history.
LUCKE RECEIVES PHD

LUCKE RECEIVES PHD

LUCKE RECEIVES PHD

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Bill and Janet Rievert wish to announce that they have a new doctor in the family. Kristen (Rievert) Lucke has graduated from St. Augustine University for Health Sciences with her post-professional PhD. degree in Occupational Therapy. Kristen is a 1996 graduate of Beaverton High School.
Seven species were stocked this fall: Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, walleye and muskellunge.

Seven species were stocked this fall: Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, walleye and muskellunge.

Fall fingerlings stocked in Michigan waters

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
LANSINGThis past fall, the Department of Natural Resources worked hard to stock fish in waters across Michigan – fish that will provide angling opportunities in seasons to come.
Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
It happens all the time: a bird shows up at your birdfeeder, and it’s not one you’ve ever seen before. What is it? Human nature drives us to name things, and this bird must have a name – we just don’t know what it is. Where to turn? Your trusty field guide, of course! But it wasn’t always so.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Any basic biology class of plants teaches photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a bio-chemical reaction in which carbon dioxide and water react with each other to produce sugar. It happens in chlorophyll, the substance that makes plants green.

Gladwin County Leadership looking for supplies

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Leadership Program is looking for essential items for students in Gladwin County. Members involved in the service project are: Ashley Couturier, Beaverton Activity Center; Leah Haapala, Members First Credit Union; Candace Pennell, New Dawn Shelter.
Ride the trails during Free Snowmobiling Weekend

Ride the trails during Free Snowmobiling Weekend

Ride the trails during Free Snowmobiling Weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
LANSINGIgnite (or reignite) your love of winter trail riding with Michigan’s Free Snowmobiling Weekend, Jan. 10-11, when you legally can ride without the requirement of a snowmobile registration or trail permit.
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