Life in Gladwin

Nick Hudecz and Tommie Lee

Nick Hudecz and Tommie Lee

FLYNN LUMBER ANNOUNCES WINNERS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
On Dec. 1, Wayne Shumway of Gladwin and Tommie Lee of Harrison, were chosen as the winners of the Flynn Lumber Do-It-Best $500 in merchandise Shopping Giveaways.
Changes to community medical care

Changes to community medical care

Changes to community medical care

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Veterans who get their medical care from civilian facilities need to keep an eye on what’s coming. In 2026 the contracts (originally signed in 2018) between the VA and community health plan networks are expiring. An RFP (request for proposal) has gone out to solicit new contracts.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | LIVERY ON MAPLE ST.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | LIVERY ON MAPLE ST.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | LIVERY ON MAPLE ST.

Bob Frei
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Before Gladwin moved into the motorized age, horsedrawn conveyances were the primary way to cover a lot of ground in towns like Gladwin. Railroads, where they existed, had become the primary means of long distance travel.
Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYResidents are encouraged to sign up for free 24-hour text messages with warnings from the National Weather Service, Central Dispatch and the Gladwin County Emergency Management Office. Important follow-up information is also provided when necessary.
Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYAll U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 779 makes donation

Boy Scout Troop 779 makes donation

Boy Scout Troop 779 makes donation

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Gladwin Boy Scout Troop 779 collected monies that would have been spent on Christmas gifts and donated it to a good cause to help the less fortunate this year. Pictured are Mrs. Dee, Riley Banfield, Dylan Moore, and Aiden Harrison. The collected/donated amount was $310
FIVE GENERATIONS

FIVE GENERATIONS

FIVE GENERATIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Great-great-grandma, Mary Last; great-grandma, Susan Smith; grandma, Christina Sharpsteen; mom, Brianna Sharpsteen; and baby, Ryder Nevills.
Frank Boles, author of “Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan’s Fabled Straits.” FRANK BOLES

Frank Boles, author of “Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan’s Fabled Straits.” FRANK BOLES

New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem

Isabella Figueroa Nogueira
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
LANSINGHorse-drawn carriages clatter down car-free streets. The mouth-watering smell of fudge wafts from quaint storefronts. Ferries glide across the Straits of Mackinac, carrying visitors to Michigan’s famous – and most charming – tourist destination.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Iwas enjoying one of my last naps of 2025 and I reflected on my 2025 New Years Eves Goals! First, I set a goal of taking 1000 naps in 2025; no one can say I was not ambitious! I exceeded this goal!
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