Life in Gladwin

Pictured from left to right are: Capt. Kevin Sweeney, Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) commander; Chief Mike Yankowski, Michigan State University (MSU) chief of police and executive director of public safety; Ms. Natisha Foster, MSU emergency manager; Capt. Dave Oslund, MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Emergency Management Division; and Ms. Brianna Briggs, MSP/EMHSD assistant division commander.

MSU Emergency Manager recognized with annual award

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

LANSINGMichigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/ EMHSD) Commander Capt. Kevin Sweeney is pleased to announce Ms.

EGLE opens public comment for Line 5 draft NPDES permit

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that it has opened public comment for Enbridge Energy’s draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit seeking authorization to discharge treated wastewater associated with the construction...

Memorial Day in Gladwin County

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Memorial Day in Gladwin County

Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

GLADWINMark your calendars! The highly anticipated Gladwin Summer Street Fest is back and better than ever on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing a full day of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit to downtown Gladwin.

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

About three years ago, I was napping in my “Comfy Chair.” As I woke up, I got out of my sitting position and noticed it took a little more effort than it should. A thought flew into my head, that.Maybe I needed to lose weight, maybe I needed to go on a diet!

BEAVERTON COMMUNITY SUPPER

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Eagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.

GAFT summer musical Fiddler on the Roof

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is preparing for its 2026 summer musical and is inviting the community to audition for Fiddler on the Roof, with performances scheduled at Gladwin High School this July.

SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

On Saturday, May 30, a few Scouts from Troop 779 will be in Family Fare parking lot with a truck and trailer for a returnables collection spot to help four prospective Eagle Scouts earn the money they need to complete their service projects this year.

Big Boys Club seeks new members

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Big Boys Club of Gladwin County is looking for new members.They are a non-profit (501c3) group of men and women that raise funds to assist residents and organizations within the county.Meetings are held at the Secord Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4121 on Tuesdays at 4 p.m.

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

It seems part of Christian faith that all men and women, sooner or later must make a choice to follow Jesus or not to follow Jesus, to do our best to conform to his teaching the best we can or simply ignore it. Some of us may even go to extremes to fight against any kind of belief in Jesus.

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