Versiti blood drive scheduled for Dec. 4

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.Make an appointment or check for eligibility, please call 866-642-5663.

Our Savior Lutheran Church events

GLADWINOur Savior has events scheduled Dec. 5 and 6. Our Savior Lutheran Church is located at 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin. All are welcomed to attend.■ A Christmas Concert and Hymn Sing will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m.■ A Cookie Walk and Craft Show will take place on Saturday, Dec.

Nominations sought for Hometown Health Hero awards

LANSINGThe Michigan Public Health Week Partnership, a collaboration of 13 organizations working to increase the visibility of significant accomplishments in public health, is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to preserve and improve their...

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON BRIDGE

In a period of about 25 years, the logging industry in the watershed above Beaverton – approximately 305 square miles, or about 195,200 acres – essentially stripped the entire area of old-growth forests. Those forests once provided protection from rapid spring-time snow melts.

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

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.

Gladwin County Christmas Kindness

As 2025 comes to an end, Christmas Kindness can’t help but marvel at the significant ways the people of Gladwin County have stepped up to assist their neighbors in need this past year.

Salvation Army ringing bells in December

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club and friends will be ringing bells for Salvation Army again this year at these four locations: Family Fare, Ace Hardware, Save-A-Lot and the Gladwin Post Office.Bell ringing will take place Dec. 12-13, beginning at 9 a.m.

View from the comfy chair

Thanksgiving!Thanksgiving turkey dinners are truly an awesome experience!And best yet, turkey is loaded with a substance called tryptophan that chemically induces sleep, so when you eat turkey, it is mandatory to take a nap!

Free family movie night to feature The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

GLADWINEmmanuel Baptist Church will host a free movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, on Friday, Dec.12 at 7 p.m., and is located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.Bring the whole family and kick off the Christmas season with a heartwarming (and hilarious!) holiday classic!

Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

GLADWINAgrief support group will take place at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin, Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 989-4269689 or go to griefshare.org.