Life in Gladwin

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | STUMP REMOVAL

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | STUMP REMOVAL

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | STUMP REMOVAL

Bob Frei
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Turning stump-filled wastelands into working farms was an uphill battle faced by hundreds of Gladwin County families in the early days of settlement.
Northwood Esports standout Jeremiah “Nium” Harrison, who has signed a professional contract with OpTic Gaming to compete for its Call of Duty Challengers roster.

Northwood Esports standout Jeremiah “Nium” Harrison, who has signed a professional contract with OpTic Gaming to compete for its Call of Duty Challengers roster.

Northwood esports delivers three new national titles and milestone pro signing

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
MIDLANDRiding the momentum of one of the most successful competitive seasons in program history, Northwood Esports is celebrating three more National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) championships, multiple runner-up finishes, and a professional Call of Duty signing.
Beaverton graduate accepted into academic Program of Distinction

Beaverton graduate accepted into academic Program of Distinction

Beaverton graduate accepted into academic Program of Distinction

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
ALBIONBeaverton student Bryn Laubscher was recently invited to join Albion College’s Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine.The Wilson Institute supports and prepares students to be exemplary and altruistic physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals.
Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club has received the shipment of gourmet nuts for this holiday season. These are quality nuts with no peanuts added and make wonderful Christmas gifts.
November’s BJSHS Students of the Month include Sophia Moore, Willow Govitz, Julia Russell, Shawn Smith, Isabelle Dodman, Issabella Collamer-Rowe and Shaye Dull. Not pictured: Daniel Scheid, Devonte Seawood, Troy Roberts, Trixie Kingry and Liam Ryan.

November’s BJSHS Students of the Month include Sophia Moore, Willow Govitz, Julia Russell, Shawn Smith, Isabelle Dodman, Issabella Collamer-Rowe and Shaye Dull. Not pictured: Daniel Scheid, Devonte Seawood, Troy Roberts, Trixie Kingry and Liam Ryan.

Beaverton announces Students of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
BEAVERTONBeaverton Schools is proud to announce its Students of the Month for November at both Beaverton Elementary and the Jr./Sr. High School.
Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comIgrew up in rural northern Saginaw County. Heading out my back door I was lost in a world of fields and ponds and woods. My earliest memories include turning over logs to catch worms, beetles, and millipedes.

Quilt show entries sought for Standish Quilt Show

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
STANDISHEntries are being sought for the Northeast Michigan Arts Council’s 33rd Annual Quilt Show slated for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026.There is no entry fee, nor are exhibitors required to have made their quilts. A quilt could have been received as a gift or a family heirloom.
Pie, oh my!

Pie, oh my!

Pie, oh my!

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Strive For 5 is a school-wide competition for Gladwin High students to encourage perfect attendance. A total of 32 accomplished that goal and, on Monday, were rewarded. The prize was the opportunity to pie-a-teacher.
The Gladwin American Legion Post 171 and Auxillary went to the area assisted living homes and presented veterans there with a Christmas package and spoke to them about their military service. The Veterans were thanked for their service and saluted. The homes visited were: Gladwin Pines, Gladwin Living and Rehab, The Brook, Horizon, and Heavenly Homestead. This was initiated last year with the help of Cheryl Steele, from West Branch, and we wanted to continue it as it is a very rewarding experience.

The Gladwin American Legion Post 171 and Auxillary went to the area assisted living homes and presented veterans there with a Christmas package and spoke to them about their military service. The Veterans were thanked for their service and saluted. The homes visited were: Gladwin Pines, Gladwin Living and Rehab, The Brook, Horizon, and Heavenly Homestead. This was initiated last year with the help of Cheryl Steele, from West Branch, and we wanted to continue it as it is a very rewarding experience.

American Legion Christmas visit with local veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
American Legion Christmas visit with local veterans
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