Life in Gladwin

Food distribution at Christ The King

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin/ Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on Feb. 21, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.
WEEKEND WINTER FUN

WEEKEND WINTER FUN

WEEKEND WINTER FUN

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Gladwin Gathers at the North Park Winter Wonderland Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5 p.m. During those hours, residents are welcome to take part in sledding and ice skating. Sleds and skates are available to borrow. There is also a fire pit and a warming shed that offers hot cocoa and treats.
ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Family Fun Festival slated May 16

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 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.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN VETERANS

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN VETERANS

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN VETERANS

Bob Frei
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Over the past 83 years, this photo has been published at least twice in The Record – once was to honor veteran’s day in November 2021. This, however, is a brand new scan and restoration from an excellent-condition postcard recently purchased on Ebay.
Daum designed many vases with flowers molded from ground glass. A vase like this looks like a bouquet on its own, and the flowers still look fresh after about a hundred years. HERITAGE AUCTIONS

Daum designed many vases with flowers molded from ground glass. A vase like this looks like a bouquet on its own, and the flowers still look fresh after about a hundred years. HERITAGE AUCTIONS

Pate-de-verre

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Daum glass factory of Nancy, France, is famous for its cameo glass, but that isn’t the only kind it made. When Jean Daum founded the factory in 1875, he made cut and enameled glass.
GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) are back and will be sponsoring several public forums from the end of February until the end of April 2026. They will be kitchen table conversations.
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