Life in Gladwin

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Iwas waking up from a welldeserved nap in my “Comfy Chair,” and my body was trying to tell me something, and I realized I was thirsty! I needed a drink of water. Dehydration can occur at any time, and the elderly often have reduced thirst perception, leading to up to 28% of them being dehydrated.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
I’ve noticed two major concerns of older people that I talk with. One is that as they get older, they feel less worthy and the second is that they feel more and more restless, and not at ease with God.

Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
BEAVERTONThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton located at 201 S. Ross (across from Huntington Bank) will be hosting their annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 16, from 4-7 p.m.Dinner will include roast beef and all the trimmings, dessert, and beverages.

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has been busy. In a recent week they passed 14 veterans bills, all designed to help veterans and their families.Here are a few of the bills that passed out of the committee and are ready to go to the full House of Representatives.
Masons donate to fire safety open house

Masons donate to fire safety open house

Masons donate to fire safety open house

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397, in conjunction with the Michigan Masonic Charitable Association, were happy to present the Gladwin Area Fire Dept. a check for $75 to help fund their Fire Protection program and open house for the kids of Gladwin County held Saturday, Sept 27. Pictured are Asst.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | PASSENGER DEPOT

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | PASSENGER DEPOT

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | PASSENGER DEPOT

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
You would be forgiven if you think this looks like the old depot building that now stands in the Gladwin County Historical Village at the corner of State Street and Cedar Avenue in Gladwin. But if you think that, you would be wrong.
Pictured left to right: Ken Roberts, Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs Director; Art Day, Senior Warden, Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397; and Terry Perkins, Worshipful Master, Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397.

Pictured left to right: Ken Roberts, Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs Director; Art Day, Senior Warden, Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397; and Terry Perkins, Worshipful Master, Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397.

Veteran’s Office receives Donation

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs received a surprise visit from the Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 who presented them with a generous donation to their Gladwin County Veterans Relief Fund.

Freshmen rally for win

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
MIDLANDThe Gladwin freshmen volleyball team staged a comeback last Wednesday night to beat Bullock Creek, losing the first set 17-25 before pulling off a 25-21 win in the second before taking the lead early in the third and never looking back in a 15-8 win.
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