Life in Gladwin

Information session for Going PRO Talent Fund slated Sept. 23

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYMichigan Works! Region 7B is helping local employers prepare for the 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund application period, which opens Oct. 1, by hosting an upcoming information session.The session will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.

CMDHD HIV/AIDS 5K Walk/Run on Sept. 20

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) invites the community to take part in the 16th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant. A virtual participation option is also available.

Beaverton Class of 1957 to meet

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

BEAVERTONBeaverton Class of1957 will be meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17,11 a.m., at Ponderosa in Clare. Everyone is welcome to join. Any questions please call Gail989-387-7000.

Mid Michigan College in Harrison.

MMC receives Consumers Energy Foundation Grant

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

HARRISONMid Michigan College (MMC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to support the renovation of the Morey Technical Education Center on the College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus.

Pictured left to right back row: Katelyn Smith, Kim Shea, Lora Perkins, Dave Minor, and Brielle Dick. Bottom row left to right: Kevin Allen, Bill Mason, Justin Marchington, Summer Reames, Keara Hopkins, and Karl Hauser.

The Curious Savage slated for October opening

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 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.

SNHU Summer 2025 President’s List

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

MANCHESTER, NHIt is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students, Rumsey Lewis of Gladwin and Carsen Strunk of Beaverton, on being named to the Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.

Little Forks to share conservation programs for private landowners

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy is engaging local landowners by offering a workshop on the conservation options available to them. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Tomlinson Barn Education Center, located at 814 E. Olson Road, Midland.

Man waiting for hip replacement is torn between surgeons

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 72 years old and on a waiting list for a hip replacement due to severe osteoarthritis. The surgeon he was referred to is quite young, has been performing anterior minimally invasive hip replacements for five years, and does about 250 per year.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | WILLIAM HERENDEEN

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

William Herendeen came to Beaverton in the employ of Ross Brothers to manage the company’s store, and the camp stores located on the river systems above Beaverton. He later managed Ron Ross’s grain elevator, built in 1902. Still later, he opened his own store on Brown Street in Beaverton.

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Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

In memory of Cali, who went to the Rainbow Bridge this weekIknow you love me. I know this because, through all the years we have lived together, you have treated me with gentleness and kindness, and you have taken care of all my needs.

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