Life in Gladwin

Volunteers needed for Cedar River Stream Sampling

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

GLADWINVolunteers are needed for Little Forks Conservancy’s Cedar River stream sampling event on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This long-running project uses aquatic macroinvertebrates – animals without a backbone that can be seen with the naked eye – to help assess water quality in the river.

DEMS TRAVEL TO CONVENTION

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

JAG Motorcoach out of Gladwin transported Northern Democrats (above) to the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) endorsement convention in Detroit from West Branch Sunday at the Huntington Center (former Cobo Hall).

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SECORD DAM DIKE CREW

Bob Frei

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Many of the clearest images we have of the buildings and events before the 1960s come from photo postcards. Itinerant photographers would come to the area, snap some photos, then make prints the size of standard postcards.

BAC hosting area artists show

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Activity Center (BAC) located at 107 Tonkin Street is hosting the Annual Spring Show & Sale for area artists on Saturday, April 25.

Stewardship Series event with Little Forks Conservancy

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy announces their upcoming 2026 Stewardship Series event, “How to Plant and Care for Trees”, on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their Three Ponds nature preserve.

The Gladwin Library Main Branch is located at 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

Beginning and experienced genealogists invited to join

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYNew beginners and experienced family tree climbers – known as genealogists – are welcomed to visit, learn, do research, or join the Gladwin County Genealogical Society, Inc. (GCGS) at the Gladwin District Library, 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

There is a small window of time each evening when a strange little bird performs an amazing display flight, which some actually call a Sky Dance. Perhaps the dancer is shy, because he only takes the dance floor when the day’s light has almost faded completely away.

Beaverton Community Supper slated

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BEAVERTONE agle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m.This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.

River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

GLADWINRegistration for the 2026 River Race of Two Cities is now open. Whether you may be a casual, amateur, or professional paddler, they’ve got you covered.Join them for a 12.5 mile canoe/kayak marathon on the Cedar River!

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

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