STITCHERS GATHER FOR SERVICE PROJECT

The Sugar Springs Stitchers gathered this week to make 40 walker bags for the community. These bags attach to a walker, allowing the user to safely carry water, glasses, books, or other needs while moving about.

Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 29

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. 29, 2026, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin.At 5:30 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event. At 6 p.m.

COMMUNITY SUPPER

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.

LOOKING FOR GUMBALL MACHINES IN GLADWIN

If you have one of these Gladwin Kiwanis Club candy or gumball machines at your business in the City of Gladwin, please contact Dave Crawford at 989-701--0472, or Angela Bigham at 989-387-1332.

Food distribution at Christ the King

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on Sept. 19, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.

Ten 16 Recovery and Remembrance event Aug. 29

BEAVERTONTen 16 Recovery Network will have a Recovery and Remembrance Free Family Overdose Awareness event. It will take place on Aug. 29, 12-7 p.m., at 358 Ross Street in Beaverton.The event will feature testimonies, a vigil, food trucks, live music, face painting and bouncehouses.

‘I Voted’ sticker design contest winners announced

LANSINGSecretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently announced the nine winners of the state’s 2026 ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest. Michigan’s election clerks can order the winning stickers to give to voters in the November General Election.

Skeels Fourth Annual Community Hymn Sing Aug. 30

GLADWINSkeels Christian School will have its fourth annual Community Hymn Sing on Aug. 30 starting at 6 p.m. It will take place at Emmanuel Baptist Church located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road. Light refreshments will be served following the service.

View from the comfy chair

I did not make it to bed last night, as I fell asleep in my “Comfy Chair!” It is not the first time, and it won’t be the last. There is something different lately, something in the air. Fall is in the air! It started with a string of cooler nights, with temperatures dipping into the 50s and lower.

Gladwin City seeks time capsule contents

GLADWINAtime capsule to be opened in 50 years in conjunction with the 300th birthday of the United States is being compiled in Gladwin.Residents are invited to drop off items to be potentially stored in the capsule at the Gladwin Historical Society, which is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.