Life in Gladwin

Study finds high risk of injury or death in motorcycle-deer collisions

Eric Freedman

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

LANSINGMotorcycles and deer don’t mix.And motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to injury or death when they do, according to a recent study of a decade’s worth of crashes in Michigan.

Candle Lighting Ceremony Sept. 28

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area invites you, your family, and friends to attend a special non-denominational Candle Lighting Ceremony memorial service in honor of loved ones. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept.28, 2025 at 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, 1312 N.

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Iwas enjoying an afternoon nap in my” Comfy Chair” when I was woken up by the nuzzling of one of my dogs. He stuck his nose under my arm and lifted repeatedly until I woke up, pet him, and ascertained what he wanted, then got up. I knew what he wanted. “Go for a walk?

Kiwanis Sweetest Day Roses available

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club will continue the tradition of selling roses to coincide with Sweetest Day, a day to recognize the special folks in your life: wives, mothers, sweethearts, secretaries, co-workers, etc. Sweetest Day this year is Saturday, Oct. 18.

The Curious Savage slated for October opening

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GLADWINThe cast is set for Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre’s (GAFT) fall comedy, The Curious Savage by John Patrick. Longtime GAFT director and current president Al Hawley will be directing, with Monica Pfannes assisting.

Corps of Engineers to update community Sept. 24 in Midland

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

MIDLANDOn Wednesday, Sept.24, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District will update the community on its flood risk management study of the Tittabawassee River Watershed in Midland County.

Calhoun Campground to host Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-Off

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

BEAVERTONBeaverton’s Calhoun Campground in is excited to announce its annual Trunk or Treat event, inviting the community to join in the Halloween festivities on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 3-5 p.m.

MMC athletes recognized for academic excellence

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

HARRISONMid Michigan College’s (MMC) student-athletes not only excel on the court and field but also in the classroom.

Focus on Life Benefit slated

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S.M-18, in Gladwin. At 6 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fundraising event.

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Recently, I had the opportunity to loan my daughter my pretty blue truck, because hers would not start. I got the call at 6:30 a.m. I had just got dressed, and my instant reaction was not positive. I was soon out the door and, on my way, to loan her my truck.

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