Life in Gladwin

Raising Puppies

Raising Puppies

Raising Puppies

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
If you’re looking for a project for the new year that will provide big benefits to a disabled veteran, you can do no better than to raise a puppy.Yes, a puppy. A small, young dog.Puppies who end up as service dogs for disabled veterans aren’t born that way.
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

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
ONTONAGONNine 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.

School sports participation outpaces national average

East Lansing
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Min high school athletics – overall, and separately for girls and boys participation – remained steady during the 2024-25 school year and continued to outpace the state’s national ranking for high school-aged population, according to the annual national participation study conducted by the National...
Pictured are Caroline, Lily, Logan and Connor, the spirited children of Tyler and Angela McLaren, display their handiwork after decorating gift bags for homebound Gladwin County residents. They are the grandchildren of Tina and Mike Haines, Kim and Pat Savage, and Mark and Amy Baker, all proud Beaverton residents.

Pictured are Caroline, Lily, Logan and Connor, the spirited children of Tyler and Angela McLaren, display their handiwork after decorating gift bags for homebound Gladwin County residents. They are the grandchildren of Tina and Mike Haines, Kim and Pat Savage, and Mark and Amy Baker, all proud Beaverton residents.

Spreading holiday cheer

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLADWINLily and Caroline, beloved longtime holiday helpers, joyfully welcomed their brothers Logan and Connor into the family’s cherished tradition of giving this year and the team has been brighter ever since.
100th Birthday

100th Birthday

100th Birthday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Dorothy Neumeyer celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 16, 2025. Family and friends gathered at Hope Lutheran Church in Rhodes on Dec. 14, 2025, for a potluck celebration. Happy birthday Dorothy!
Helping pass out the food curbside were Owner Sheryl Sacry, Team Member Kooper Brewer, Kortni; and Chef Monica Antes.

Helping pass out the food curbside were Owner Sheryl Sacry, Team Member Kooper Brewer, Kortni; and Chef Monica Antes.

Char Stone House provides Merry Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLADWINChar Stone House on Cedar Ave. is not open for business yet.Workers were on the job Monday installing a brick oven and the plan is to be ready for a grand opening in late spring. Nevertheless, dinner was on the menu.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Christmas is an incredible celebration! The birth of Jesus Christ and the impact of His teachings, parables, and guidance on how we should treat one another in a harmonious world are at its core.

AI-assisted scams against seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
It’s not that scammers are getting smarter, but they have a new tool now: AI, artificial intelligence. For our own protection, we need to learn about AI and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.If you’ve posted any pictures on social media, take them down.

January at your library

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLAWINDo you need something fun to do to get you through the winter blues? Your libraries have you covered! Join us at the Gladwin Library for our Dog Days of Winter series kicking off with Izzy the Library Dog’s Birthday Party on Jan. 16 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Recently, I have been focusing on being a caregiver. It seems that at some time in everyone’s life they get to have the role of being a caregiver for someone they love.
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