State reviews standards for music teachers

LANSINGThe State Board of Education will review public comments on proposed new standards for Michigan’s music education teachers, the first update in more than two decades.

Gladwin Goodfellows Holiday Campaign

GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered Dec. 20. Please help this year by donating today.

HOLIDAY CHEER SERVED

Law enforcement from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s office and the Gladwin City Police Department served up some holiday cheer at the Gladwin High School. Pictured left to right are: Officer Doyle, Chief Binger, Officer Day, and Deputy Bussell.

Gladwin Farmers Christmas Market

GLADWINThe Gladwin Farmers Christmas Market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. The market will take place at the Gladwin Friends of the Theatre building in the shopping plaza directly across M-61 from the regular location. They will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 6.

Harrison receives platinum score at dance competition

GLADWIN COUNTYIn March at the Encore DCS dance competition in Hartland, Evelyn Harrison, a student at the Gail Wildfong School of Dance, was gifted with an extraordinary opportunity.

Beaverton Lions Club to continue Adopt a Family

GLADWINAs the holiday season approaches, remember the Beaverton Lions Club in your year-end and long term planned giving.The Lions Club has a long tradition of providing Christmas assistance for those in need.

Versiti blood drive scheduled for Dec. 4

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.Make an appointment or check for eligibility, please call 866-642-5663.

Our Savior Lutheran Church events

GLADWINOur Savior has events scheduled Dec. 5 and 6. Our Savior Lutheran Church is located at 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin. All are welcomed to attend.■ A Christmas Concert and Hymn Sing will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m.■ A Cookie Walk and Craft Show will take place on Saturday, Dec.

Nominations sought for Hometown Health Hero awards

LANSINGThe Michigan Public Health Week Partnership, a collaboration of 13 organizations working to increase the visibility of significant accomplishments in public health, is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to preserve and improve their...

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON BRIDGE

In a period of about 25 years, the logging industry in the watershed above Beaverton – approximately 305 square miles, or about 195,200 acres – essentially stripped the entire area of old-growth forests. Those forests once provided protection from rapid spring-time snow melts.