Life in Gladwin

GAFT to present The Addams Family Musical

GAFT to present The Addams Family Musical

GAFT to present The Addams Family Musical

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is pleased to be continuing its summer musical tradition with The Addams Family Musical being performed Thursday, July 17; Friday, July 18; and Saturday, July 19, at the Gladwin High School auditorium at 7 p.m.
DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

LANSINGJoin the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offering in-person opportunities for more than 2,000 students to obtain a hunter safety education certificate.
First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

Gallery invites all to view Fine Art Show

WEST BRANCHEven for some members of West Branch Creative Arts Association at Fourth Street Artists Gallery, it is hard to believe the 2025 Fine Art Show on exhibit until July 19 is the 47th such art experience their organization has hosted. The gallery at 124 N.
First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

Gallery invites all to view Fine Art Show

WEST BRANCHEven for some members of West Branch Creative Arts Association at Fourth Street Artists Gallery, it is hard to believe the 2025 Fine Art Show on exhibit until July 19 is the 47th such art experience their organization has hosted. The gallery at 124 N.

A.R.K. Wildlife EXPO July 19

ST. HELENThe Association to Rescue Kritters (A.R.K.) is hosting a Wildlife EXPO on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds between the Houghton Lake Public Library and Bobcat Stadium.
JACK STEYER REMEMBERED AT BEAVERTON PARADE

JACK STEYER REMEMBERED AT BEAVERTON PARADE

JACK STEYER REMEMBERED AT BEAVERTON PARADE

Jack Steyer loved driving his classic cars in Beaverton’s parades throughout the years and, on Friday, his Ford Mustang made an appearance in honor of the former city councilman, who passed away at age 86 on July 1.
The former Gladwin County Courthouse.

The former Gladwin County Courthouse.

Gladwin County Courthouse history

Gladwin’s original courthouse has a lot of stories behind it.It was built in the new village of Cedar as one of the very first buildings in the town that would later be called Gladwin.When J. S.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

As I settled into my “Comfy Chair,” I was a bit frustrated because I couldn’t use one of my dozens of comfy blankets. I have one for almost every holiday and time of year. I don’t have one on a day like today – it’s extremely hot and humid!
SVSU names Deans’ List students for winter 2025 semester

SVSU names Deans’ List students for winter 2025 semester

SVSU names Deans’ List students for winter 2025 semester

UNIVERSITY CENTERMore than 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the winter 2025 semester Deans’ List.To be eligible for the Deans’ List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better.