Life in Gladwin

Lisa Gigliotti presents the keynote address on, “The Courage to Honor the End of Life”, at the Focus on Life Event.

Lisa Gigliotti presents the keynote address on, “The Courage to Honor the End of Life”, at the Focus on Life Event.

Focus on Life Fundraiser held

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYOn Oct. 23, 2025, 76 pro-life guests attended a Focus on Life Fundraiser sponsored by Right to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) which raised a net income of $4,158.34. Ticket sales, donations, and memberships raised $1,982. The silent auction raised $2,798. Expenses were $621.66.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Hair! We all have hair, but in some it varies in quantity and location.When I was a youngster many moons ago, I sported sandy blonde hair. I liked how it looked, how it felt on a breezy day, and I often received compliments on it. Little did I know that one day that would all change.
Jan Hudson (at left) presents a check to Christmas Kindness office girls, Brenda Povey (center) and Carolyn McNamara (at right).

Jan Hudson (at left) presents a check to Christmas Kindness office girls, Brenda Povey (center) and Carolyn McNamara (at right).

Christmas Kindness Kudos 2025 – 2

Beulah Mead
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Things are picking up at the Christmas Kindness office, and we’re seeing a lot of familiar faces.People are stopping by to give us the names of families who are in need of Christmas Kindness this season.

Hospice of Gladwin Area 2025 Annual Meeting Nov. 17

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 5 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church located at 1312 N. State Street.The meeting is open to the public and will last about one hour.
Holiday bazaar slated Nov. 21-22

Holiday bazaar slated Nov. 21-22

Holiday bazaar slated Nov. 21-22

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWINSacred Heart will hold its annual holiday bazaar on November 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center located at 402 N. Silverleaf in Gladwin.
MARSP tours CTE campus; next meetings announced

MARSP tours CTE campus; next meetings announced

MARSP tours CTE campus; next meetings announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWINMembers of the Michigan Association of School Personnel (MARSP) of the Gladwin County Chapter gathered at the Clare-Gladwin Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center to tour the campus including the new 2025 expansion with a variety of career education classes for junior and senior high...
Christmas Kindness gets QR code!

Christmas Kindness gets QR code!

Christmas Kindness gets QR code!

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYIt has been said, “The times change and if you don’t change with them, you get left behind!”Well, Christmas Kindness is determined to keep finding ways to accommodate this ever changing world we live in.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Most of us have a morning routine that includes bathroom duties, breakfast, medications, and all that goes with it. For most of us it has become such a habit that we don’t have to think about it. We just do it.One of the items that was missing for a long time in my morning routine is praying.

Gladwin Goodfellows Holiday Campaign

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered Dec.20. Please help this year by donating today.
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