Life in Gladwin

Beaverton Lions Club to continue Adopt a Family

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GLADWINAs the holiday season approaches, remember the Beaverton Lions Club in your year-end and long term planned giving.The Lions Club has a long tradition of providing Christmas assistance for those in need.

Christmas Kindness Donation Can locations

Beulah Mead

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GLADWINThere was a quote on Pinterest that went something like this: “Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.” That quote brought to mind a time when Ronald Reagan made the statement, “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Iwas enjoying a welldeserved nap when I began to shrug off the post-nap grogginess and open my eyes.I looked out on the deck and the lawn and was shocked and horrified by the sight of the destruction, mayhem, and debris that is fondly referred to as fall.It is obvious why the season is called “fall.

A sweet gum tree in the nursery, waiting to be planted.

Guide helps you pick, plant trees that will thrive in your space

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

LANSINGThinking of planting a new tree in your yard? Put down that shovel for a minute and check out the new Michigan Communities Tree Species Selection Guide.

John Ball Zoo fights for Great Lakes’ rarest butterflies

DontÉ Smith

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GRAND RAPIDSButterfly populations are in decline across the continental U.S., dropping by 22 percent between 2000 and 2020 according to a study in the journal Science. Almost a third of the 342 species studied have seen their numbers fall by more than half.

Hospice of Gladwin 5K Walk/Run Turkey Trot

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYRegistration is now open for the first annual 5K Turkey Trot benefiting Hospice of Gladwin Area.The run/walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, starting at North Park in Gladwin, at 9:30 a.m. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.Registration is $25 and includes an event t-shirt.

Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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.

Gladwin Area Community Band begins Christmas concert rehearsals

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites interested musicians to join in as it prepares for and performs its 2025 Christmas concert. This will be the band’s third Christmas concert and its sixth concert overall since it began in 2022.

BEAVERTON BES Students of the Month for October are Jaxson DeFore, Jadyn Pilat, Lorelei Coles, Jaxton Longstreth, Penelope Grant, Wesley Boahbedason, Lane Rowley, Charlie Shears and Zella Owens.

Beaverton announces Students of the Month

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Beaverton Schools is proud to announce its Students of the Month for October at both Beaverton Elementary and the Jr./Sr. High School.

Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 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.

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