Life in Gladwin

Bandy the headmaster helped advertise General Electric radios starting in the 1920s. Now, vintage Bandy dolls appeal to collectors of dolls, radios and advertising. DONLEY AUCTIONS

Bandy the headmaster helped advertise General Electric radios starting in the 1920s. Now, vintage Bandy dolls appeal to collectors of dolls, radios and advertising. DONLEY AUCTIONS

Promotional toys

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Promotional toys have been a popular form of advertising for a long time. The doll pictured here is Bandy, an advertising mascot created for General Electric in the 1920s.
American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYResidents are encouraged to sign up for free 24-hour text messages with warnings from the National Weather Service, Central Dispatch and the Gladwin County Emergency Management Office. Important follow-up information is also provided when necessary.
BES Students of the Month for January are Lainey Anderson, James Credille, Lorelei Coles, Marlena Grove, Shelby Hayes, Kaeson Cousineau and Alexis Watters. Not pictured: Linden Hunt and Lily Torrez.

BES Students of the Month for January are Lainey Anderson, James Credille, Lorelei Coles, Marlena Grove, Shelby Hayes, Kaeson Cousineau and Alexis Watters. Not pictured: Linden Hunt and Lily Torrez.

Beaverton announces Students of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Beaverton Schools is proud to announce its Students of the Month for January at both Beaverton Elementary and the Jr./Sr. High School.
Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Snow BuntingToday I was out driving the rural roads north of Gladwin, scanning the fields in hopes of finding birds unique to this habitat and the winter season: Snow Buntings. Driving slowly northward on Shell Road, I spotted some movement in the road ahead.
Books on stage find new life

Books on stage find new life

Books on stage find new life

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GLADWINBooks on stage for GAFTeen’s January production of The Bookstore are on their way to a real-life bookstore in town.GAFT donated the books to the nonprofit Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries’ used bookstore, located upstairs at the Gladwin public library.

Family Fun Festival slated May 16

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 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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