Life in Gladwin

Entries sought for Quilt Show

Entries sought for Quilt Show

Entries sought for Quilt Show

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
STANDISHEntries are being sought for the Northeast Michigan Arts Council’s 33rd Annual Quilt Show slated for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026.There is no entry fee, nor are exhibitors required to have made their quilts. A quilt could have been received as a gift or a family heirloom.
These paperweight inkwells demonstrate the unique glassmaking styles of Millville, New Jersey, and showcase the skill and creativity of their glassworkers. ALDERFER AUCTION COMPANY

These paperweight inkwells demonstrate the unique glassmaking styles of Millville, New Jersey, and showcase the skill and creativity of their glassworkers. ALDERFER AUCTION COMPANY

Millville Glass

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
What cities come to mind when you think of glassmaking? Venice, Italy? Waterford, Ireland?Sandwich, Massachusetts?How about Millville, New Jersey? Millville had a thriving glass industry by the 1860s.
Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comThe holiday season is filled with traditions – and one of my favorite traditions is the Christmas Bird Count. Throughout North America (and beyond), teams of birders head out to take a census of the birds within a predetermined 15-mile diameter circle.
An adult cougar walks down a trail in the Upper Peninsula followed by two cougar cubs on Dec. 6, 2025. The DNR verified this photo from a private trail camera by enhancing the image to verify the existence of the three cougars, including the cub bringing up the rear.

An adult cougar walks down a trail in the Upper Peninsula followed by two cougar cubs on Dec. 6, 2025. The DNR verified this photo from a private trail camera by enhancing the image to verify the existence of the three cougars, including the cub bringing up the rear.

Elusive cougar cubs documented again in U.P. of Michigan

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
LANSINGNine months after two cougar kittens were documented in the Upper Peninsula, a new trail camera photo indicates the elusive animals are still alive and living with their mother.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources verified the Dec.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
At one time I held the belief that God created each person good, holy, and sacred and that they were called to be natural, just be themselves. It seemed that whatever could be justified as natural was good, holy and sacred. I’ve changed my mind.
Pictured left to right are Michigan Works! Region 7B Workforce Development Board Member Marcus Smith, Miller Logging; Michigan Works! Region 7B Executive Director Mark L. Berdan; State Representative Michael Hoadley; Sacred Heart Mission Executive Director Yvette Keast; Gladwin County Commissioner Karen Moore; Sacred Heart Mission Board Member Pam Weaver; and Michigan Works! Region 7B Area Manager Amber Davies.

Pictured left to right are Michigan Works! Region 7B Workforce Development Board Member Marcus Smith, Miller Logging; Michigan Works! Region 7B Executive Director Mark L. Berdan; State Representative Michael Hoadley; Sacred Heart Mission Executive Director Yvette Keast; Gladwin County Commissioner Karen Moore; Sacred Heart Mission Board Member Pam Weaver; and Michigan Works! Region 7B Area Manager Amber Davies.

SH Mission named Inspiring Community Partner of the Year

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLADWINMichigan Works! Region 7B honored six participants, one business, and one community partner last Monday at Riverwalk Place and Sacred Heart Mission was named “Inspiring Community Partner” for 2025.
Braving the cold for God

Braving the cold for God

Braving the cold for God

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Fredric Musasizi is in town from Uganda as a missionary for The Glory Ministry. He has been here for about four months doing some street preaching and attending weekly fellowship meetings on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at Redeemed Marketplace.
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