Life in Gladwin

A heat map of lesser celandine infestations by county in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. MIPN

A heat map of lesser celandine infestations by county in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. MIPN

A new invasive plant making its way across the Upper Midwest

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
LANSINGLesser celandine (Ficaria verna), sometimes known as fig buttercup, is a short, perennial plant that is spreading in the Midwest. It is a watch list species in Michigan, meaning it has a limited known distribution in the state.
Pictured is Beaverton Mayor, Ray Nau, speaking at the Memorial Day event in 2024.

Pictured is Beaverton Mayor, Ray Nau, speaking at the Memorial Day event in 2024.

City of Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BEAVERTONPlans are now in place for the 2026 Memorial Day commemoration on Monday, May 25. As usual, there will be a parade in Beaverton. Lineup is at 1:30 p.m. at the municipal parking lot near the Community Center.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
I was napping in my “Comfy Chair,” my favorite pastime, and I woke up at 9:30 p.m. I realized I had not done the day’s dishes or unloaded yesterday’s. Due to life’s ever-evolving circumstances, I have been stepping up to do many domestic duties.
“Shake the Room” received Elite Platinum, second overall in the petite duo/trio division, and a $500 scholarship.

“Shake the Room” received Elite Platinum, second overall in the petite duo/trio division, and a $500 scholarship.

Gail Wildfong dancers place at competition

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GLADWINOn the final weekend of April, about 70 performers from the Gail Wildfong School of Dance (GWSD) traveled to Walled Lake Western High School for the Applause Talent Competition.
I’ll Catch You If I Can

I’ll Catch You If I Can

I’ll Catch You If I Can

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYImagine a zany séance where a traveling clown flirts with a grieving dog mom as a killer hides in plain sight, nibbling on lemon blueberry muffins.
Family Fun Festival May 16

Family Fun Festival May 16

Family Fun Festival May 16

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.
Funding for the “Look Twice. Save a Life.” campaign comes from the Motorcycle Safety and Education Awareness Fund, created by the Michigan Legislature in 2017. The fund is financed by $2.50 from each original motorcycle endorsement and $2 from each motorcycle endorsement renewal.

Funding for the “Look Twice. Save a Life.” campaign comes from the Motorcycle Safety and Education Awareness Fund, created by the Michigan Legislature in 2017. The fund is financed by $2.50 from each original motorcycle endorsement and $2 from each motorcycle endorsement renewal.

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of State (MDOS) kicks off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by relaunching the annual “Look Twice. Save a Life.” public education campaign. Gov.
Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 and the Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs provided a Memorial Day parade and program in downtown Gladwin in 2024.

Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 and the Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs provided a Memorial Day parade and program in downtown Gladwin in 2024.

Gladwin Memorial Day events slated May 25

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GLADWINThe Memorial Day Parade will assemble at 10 a.m. at the corner of East Cedar (M-61) and South State Street. The parade will march to the courthouse, leaving the assembly area at approximately 10:35 a.m.The program at the courthouse will begin at 11 a.m.
One of the symptoms of oak wilt is when green-andbrown leaves start falling from the top of the tree in late summer. To help prevent the spread of this fungal disease, don’t prune oak trees from April 15July 15, when risk of insectborne infection is highest.

One of the symptoms of oak wilt is when green-andbrown leaves start falling from the top of the tree in late summer. To help prevent the spread of this fungal disease, don’t prune oak trees from April 15July 15, when risk of insectborne infection is highest.

Put that saw down! Delay pruning oaks until mid-July

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
LANSINGIf you have an oak tree, put your saw and your pruners down. Due to the possibility of beetles spreading oak wilt fungus from tree to tree, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources advises homeowners and landowners not to trim or prune any oak trees from April 15-July 15.
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