Life in Gladwin

Christmas Kindness Kudos 2025 – 1

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Christmas Kindness supporters have already been visiting our Christmas Kindness office, located at 963 N. M-18, Gladwin (across from King Lumber).

Imagination Library Gala slated for Nov. 7

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

CLAREThe Clare-Gladwin RESD is excited to share that on Friday, Nov. 7, from 7-10 p.m., they will be hosting their Booked for the Night Imagination Library Gala located at The Venue at 501 in Clare, MI.

Holiday bazaar slated Nov. 21-22

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 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.

Pictured left to right: Gary Downie, Treasurer, Big Boys Club of Gladwin County, and Ken Roberts, Director of the Gladwin County Veterans Affairs Office.

Vets receive donation to relief fund from The Big Boys Club

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYGladwin County Veterans Affairs would like to thank The Big Boys Club of Gladwin County for their generous donation to the Gladwin County Veterans Relief Fund. This fund is only made possible by the generous donations of Gladwin County’s organizations, businesses, and citizens.

Honor a vet! Send in a photo

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Nov. 5 edition of the Gladwin County Record & Beaverton Clarion will include a special section honoring veterans that will be called “Strength of our Nation.”The section will include content relevant to Veteran’s Day and individual photos of those who have served.

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Asignificant part of “adulting” is that – in addition to all the domestic and outdoor chores, taking care of kids, pets, and animals around the house – presents the proverbial everyday dilemma: “What’s for dinner?” The three words that strike fear in my stomach: “Nothing, let’s rummage!

MARSP Meeting slated for Nov. 3

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Gladwin County Chapter will meet at the new Clare-Gladwin Career Tech Center (CTE) for lunch and a campus tour on Monday, Nov. 3.The lunch will be a taco bar, cookie, and a beverage for a fee.

Wandering with the Birds

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comIwas out birding and exploring a trail in the Gladwin State Forest near home last week when I received a phone call from my brother, Brad, who lives along the Cedar River in Clare County.

BY DANIEL FACHTING

May I Walk With You

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Recently I was with a group of friends having a few drinks and great conversation when things went south in a hurry. For just a few minutes, the conversation turned toward the discussion of ministers who had abused children. That quickly became bashing session that left me stunned.

Bells for Hospice Memorial Service

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GLADWINNovember is National Hospice month. In memory of loved ones, Hospice of Gladwin Area has scheduled its Annual Memorial Service. The memorial service will be held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church located at 1312 N. State Street (M-18), just north of Family Fare.

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