Life in Gladwin

The Morey Foundation Invests $2.125 Million in Mid Michigan College’s New Event Center

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

MT PLEASANTMid Michigan College has received a $2,125,000 gift from the Morey Foundation to support the College’s Rooted in Community, Growing for Tomorrow campaign. The gift includes $2 million to name the new Morey Event Center at Mid Michigan College’s Mt.

Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

DETROITThe winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.

BY DANIEL FACHTING

May I Walk With You

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Recently, the father of one of my friends passed away on his way to a doctor’s appointment. In our conversation it occurred to us that his father had a doctor’s appointment that none of us gets to postpone and an appointment that we all get to keep. No one gets out of it.

Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 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.

Members First Credit Union’s Week of Joy: 240 Acts of Kindness

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

MIDLANDMembers First Credit Union (M1) recently celebrated its annual Week of Joy, spreading kindness and brightening the days of residents, businesses, and nonprofits across Michigan communities. Kicking off on Dec.

Lights are on for holiday season

News Staff

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe holiday season is officially underway in Gladwin County. On Thursday, students from Amber Billman’s art classes at Gladwin High School took to the sidewalks along Cedar Ave. downtown to decorate the windows of various businesses.

Gladwin Knights of Columbus Council 5280 representatives, Scott Cody and Dave Poxon, present a check to Principal, Beth Wood.

Clare-Gladwin Area School receives generous donation

News Staff

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

CLARE COUNTYThe Clare-Gladwin Area School received a generous donation from the Gladwin Knights of Columbus Council 5280. Representatives Scott Cody and Dave Poxon presented a check for $2615.60 to Area School Principal Beth Wood.

Free Second Saturday Supper December 13

News Staff

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

GLADWINNew Beginnings Methodist Church will hold their monthly Free Second Saturday Supper, Saturday, Dec. 13. They are located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales. Look for the three large crosses at the entrance.This will be a takeout only meal.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | CLEMENT DISTRICT #2

Bob Frei

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

More than a century ago, Clement Township school began offering education through 10th grade. This photo depicts the students and teacher of Clement District #2 in the spring of 1919. District #1 was the building adjacent to the Clement Township Hall, and later became part of the hall.

Art glass isn’t always antique. This vase made by Lundberg Studios in the 1970s combines classic techniques with modern sensibilities. RIVICH AUCTION

Art Glass

News Staff

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Glass can be extremely difficult to identify and date. Fortunately for collectors, the vase pictured here is signed and dated: Lundberg Studios, 1977.

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