Life in Gladwin

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 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.

Gladwin County Christmas Kindness

Beulah Mead

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

As 2025 comes to an end, Christmas Kindness can’t help but marvel at the significant ways the people of Gladwin County have stepped up to assist their neighbors in need this past year.

Salvation Army ringing bells in December

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club and friends will be ringing bells for Salvation Army again this year at these four locations: Family Fare, Ace Hardware, Save-A-Lot and the Gladwin Post Office.Bell ringing will take place Dec. 12-13, beginning at 9 a.m.

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Thanksgiving!Thanksgiving turkey dinners are truly an awesome experience!And best yet, turkey is loaded with a substance called tryptophan that chemically induces sleep, so when you eat turkey, it is mandatory to take a nap!

Free family movie night to feature The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINEmmanuel Baptist Church will host a free movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, on Friday, Dec.12 at 7 p.m., and is located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.Bring the whole family and kick off the Christmas season with a heartwarming (and hilarious!) holiday classic!

Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINAgrief support group will take place at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin, Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 989-4269689 or go to griefshare.org.

Let Hospice wrap your gifts on Dec. 13

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area will have a Christmas Present Wrapping on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Gym. Monetary donations will be accepted. Call 989-426-4464 for more information.

Gladwin Area Community Band to perform Dec. 14

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites interested musicians to join in as it prepares for and performs its 2025 Christmas concert. This will be the band’s third Christmas concert and its sixth concert overall since it began in 2022.The concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.

Open Gym at Emmanuel Baptist

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINWednesdays this fall kids from grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a night of fun at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gladwin.Located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road, Emmanuel will be holding an open gym from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every other Wednesday.Upcoming dates are, Dec. 3, and Dec. 17.

Breaking down the difference between a cold and influenza

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the flu? -- A.T.R.ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

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