Life in Gladwin

Blue Water Ramblers

Blue Water Ramblers

Blue Water Ramblers featured band at Standish Art Center

STANDISHOn Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m., the Blue Water Ramblers will be center stage for the 2nd Sunday Concert series at the Northeast Art Center in Standish. The art center is located at the corner of Grove Street Road and US-23, 1/2 mile north of the Standish traffic light.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Ijust sat down to enjoy a much-needed nap in my “Comfy Chair” around 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. I pulled my winter throw blanket, a heavy, warm covering, and one of my dogs came up and put his paw on my knee and gave me the look. I call the look, “canine hypno-control!
ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

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.

Food distribution at Christ The King

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.
County emergency  information

County emergency information

Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

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.
WEEKEND WINTER FUN

WEEKEND WINTER FUN

WEEKEND WINTER FUN

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.
Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Afew weeks ago, I chronicled my attempt to kick off the New Year with a Jan. 1 Big Day.My goal for the day was 40 birds, and although I fell short of that goal, I was happy with my effort and the resulting 33 species of birds.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

An interesting question was recently asked, “Who made God?”Whoa! Growing up in a Catholic Christian home we were taught that God always existed and that he created us. I am reminded of a song by Rich Mullins that reflects our Creed.