Life in Gladwin

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | PIERCE HOTEL

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | PIERCE HOTEL

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | PIERCE HOTEL

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
It was just over 50 years ago that Beaverton’s Pierce Hotel – later called the Muscle Shoals Hotel – was introduced to a wrecking ball. The hotel had been built, along with many of the brick buildings on Brown Street, in the 1912-1914 time period.
2025 Congressional App Challenge open

2025 Congressional App Challenge open

2025 Congressional App Challenge open

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites students in Michigan’s Second Congressional District to enter the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. To enter the contest, students can work on their own, or in a group of up to four students, to create an original app of their choosing.
D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. Program is proud to announce that singer/ songwriters Tess Frizzell and Bobby Tomberlin will headline the annual summertime country music show.The show is Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Whiskey 6 is a group of guys from the tri-cities playing classic country and rock favorites.

Whiskey 6 is a group of guys from the tri-cities playing classic country and rock favorites.

Thursdays in the City presents Whiskey 6

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
GLADWINWhiskey 6 will be performing at Thursdays in the City on July 31, from 7-9 p.m., at Riverwalk Place Patio in Gladwin. Whiskey 6 is a group of guys performing Classic Country and Rock with the kind of energy that hits hard, and leaves you wanting more.
The 12th annual Cedar River Cleanup slated for Aug. 8

The 12th annual Cedar River Cleanup slated for Aug. 8

The 12th annual Cedar River Cleanup slated for Aug. 8

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
GLADWINThe 12th Annual Cedar River Cleanup will take place on Friday, August 8, 10 a.m., at Gladwin City Park, 240 City Park St.Help keep the waterways clean by removing trash and other debris from the Cedar River in Gladwin. Volunteers will paddle about six miles of river, totaling about 3.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
After a busy morning of doing jobs out of the job bucket – too many for just a job jar – it occurred to me that I’d better get around to taking my nap, or I might just miss my afternoon respite.
GCDL events for August

GCDL events for August

GCDL events for August

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYAlthough the Summer Reading Program is coming to an end, this August, the Gladwin County District Library (GCDL) is continuing the fun! Not only will we be hosting some fun one-day events, but we will have some special day camps and a tasty new program starting as well.
Pictured are: Ron Holmes, HRA Full-Time Faculty; Mariah Huguelet, Casey Schmid, HRA Adjunct Faculty & Lab Tech.

Pictured are: Ron Holmes, HRA Full-Time Faculty; Mariah Huguelet, Casey Schmid, HRA Adjunct Faculty & Lab Tech.

Mid students awarded Head of the Class

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
HARRISONMid Michigan College students, Jason Greenacre (Clare) and Mariah Huguelet (Gladwin), recently received Head of the Class awards from Malco Products, a major tool manufacturer based in Annandale, Minnesota.
LOVE BEAR LADIES COMPLETE 34,000 BEARS AND COUNTING

LOVE BEAR LADIES COMPLETE 34,000 BEARS AND COUNTING

LOVE BEAR LADIES COMPLETE 34,000 BEARS AND COUNTING

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., at the Gladwin Church of Christ at 425 Grout Street, a group of ladies meet to make Love Bears, and Pillows for MyMichigan of Midland to be hugged by surgical patients. It’s a time of fun and laughter creating Love Bears and Pillows.
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