Life in Gladwin

Entries sought for Quilt Show

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 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.

Wandering with the Birds

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comLast week a couple of visiting birders were checking out some feeders just east of Beaverton when they made a surprising discovery.Along with all the expected birds at the feeder was a very unexpected bird: a European Goldfinch. Stan Lilley (Mt.

GHS athletics honors the late Danny Pahl

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Athletic Department held a ceremony prior to Friday night’s basketball game, dedicating a new video board on the north wall of the gym to the Danny Pahl, a longtime supporter of the school and its athletes who passed away just over a year ago.

DO THE TWIST

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The Gladwin Area Community Band performed a program called “Christmas With A Twist” Sunday afternoon at the Gladwin High School Cafeteria. The playlist included songs called “The Name’s Claus, Santa Claus” and “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas,” along with “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer.

Free drive-thru food distribution Dec. 19

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

GLADWINMid Michigan Community Action is hosting a free drive-thru food distribution event at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds on Friday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no pre-registration or age requirements.

Lambert’s, hunters donate venison to local charities

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

GLADWINMichigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH), an organization that provides venison donated by hunters to charitable organizations to feed the hungry, was at Lambert’s Meat Market in Gladwin Tuesday morning to pass out boxes containing 50 one-pound packages of ground meat.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | STUMP REMOVAL

Bob Frei

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Turning stump-filled wastelands into working farms was an uphill battle faced by hundreds of Gladwin County families in the early days of settlement.

Northwood Esports standout Jeremiah “Nium” Harrison, who has signed a professional contract with OpTic Gaming to compete for its Call of Duty Challengers roster.

Northwood esports delivers three new national titles and milestone pro signing

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

MIDLANDRiding the momentum of one of the most successful competitive seasons in program history, Northwood Esports is celebrating three more National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) championships, multiple runner-up finishes, and a professional Call of Duty signing.

Beaverton graduate accepted into academic Program of Distinction

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

ALBIONBeaverton student Bryn Laubscher was recently invited to join Albion College’s Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine.The Wilson Institute supports and prepares students to be exemplary and altruistic physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals.

Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club has received the shipment of gourmet nuts for this holiday season. These are quality nuts with no peanuts added and make wonderful Christmas gifts.

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