Life in Gladwin

Shoppers check out the Christmas decorations at one of the many colorful booths at the Sacred Heart Bazaar last weekend.

Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar packs ‘em in

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GLADWINThe Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar was held Friday and Saturday and, as it has for over 30 years, it attracted vendors, shoppers and connoisseurs of stew from throughout the state.

UP A TREE

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The Gladwin Professional Business Association Christmas tree was put into place Monday morning at the corner of Cedar and Silverleaf with the help of employees of the Gladwin Department of Public Works. You can enjoy the tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m.

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 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.

Free family movie night to feature The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 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!

Salvation Army ringing bells in December

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 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.

GCR HALLOWEEN CONTEST WINNER

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Journee French, a 3-years-old of Gladwin, was the winner of the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion’s Halloween coloring contest. Thank you to all the kids that submitted colored pages, we enjoy seeing all of them.

$1.3 million awarded to forestry assistance

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced over $1.3 million in funding for 18 conservation districts as part of the Forestry Assistance Program.

Including the 50 graduates of the 149th Trooper Recruit School, there are approximately 1,145 troopers assigned statewide, and a total of 1,835 enlisted members in the MSP.

50 troopers graduate, prepare to serve Michigan

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

LANSINGMichigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 50 state troopers who graduated this afternoon from the 149th Trooper Recruit School.During the ceremony in Lansing, Col. James F.

Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

In this time of giving thanks, I am so thankful this year for the opportunity to live in Gladwin County, with its many forests, lakes, rivers, and fields, and all the wildlife in those areas. One big bird I’m always excited to see and thankful for is the Wild Turkey.

GAFT membership meeting held

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre’s annual membership meeting was held Nov. 10 at its theatre building, with a pot luck, regular monthly meeting items, election of officers, and new members joining.

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