Life in Gladwin

MERCEDES COMO – 100 YEARS STRONG

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MERCEDES COMO – 100 YEARS STRONG

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The family of Mercedes is requesting a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday on May 23. She was born in 1925 in West Aliquippa, PA as Mercedes Catherine Berlich. There she met and married the love of her life, Elvio Como.

Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day May 26

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Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day May 26

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

BEAVERTONPlans are now in place for the 2025 Memorial Day commemoration on Monday, May 26. As usual, there will be a parade in Beaverton. Lineup is at 1:30 p.m. at the municipal parking lot near the Community Center. The timing is to accommodate the parade in Gladwin earlier in the day.

GLADWIN STUDENTS HOLD 25TH ANNUAL PLANT SALE

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GLADWIN STUDENTS HOLD 25TH ANNUAL PLANT SALE

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Gladwin High School held its 25th Annual Plant Sale Saturday at the school. Native perennials and heirloom vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers, squash and tomatoes were available, along with herbs.

BEAVERTON STUDENT DOES THE ROBOT

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BEAVERTON STUDENT DOES THE ROBOT

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The FIRST Tech Challenge team based at Beaverton Junior/Senior High School competed in the Great Lakes Bay Region Final Dive robotics competition Saturday at Midland High School.

The Big Boys Club 15th annual golf tourney Aug. 2

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The Big Boys Club 15th annual golf tourney Aug. 2

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will be hosting its 15th annual golf tournament at Gladwin Heights Golf Course on Aug. 2.The organization was formed about 25 years ago as the Wooden Shoe Big Boys.

GHS STUDENTS FEED THE NEED FOR ART

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GHS STUDENTS FEED THE NEED FOR ART

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

This “taco-dile” was on display in the hallway at Gladwin High School Saturday to greet the over 500 guests who attended the Visual Arts Department’s annual Creative Reflections Art Show and Silent Auction.

EMPTY BOWLS EVENT AT GHS A BIG SUCCESS

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EMPTY BOWLS EVENT AT GHS A BIG SUCCESS

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Gladwin and Beaverton High School visual arts classes, Gladwin Spanish classes and the Gladwin SPARKS program teamed up to host Empty Bowls 2025 last Monday. Almost 100 guests stopped in to eat soup, buy a bowl and make art.

United States Flags placed on veteran’s graves in county

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United States Flags placed on veteran’s graves in county

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYWith Memorial Day quickly approaching, the Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs has taken on the role of Gladwin County cities and townships by acting as a central location to verify military service and make sure each honorably discharged veteran interred in a Gladwin County...

Jr. Tap earned the highest possible adjudication of a platinum, plus an overall and a special judges’ award highlighting how clean their dance was performed. Dancers pictured left to right are: Ava Adame, Jasmine Muma, Jaelyn Greenman, Paige Kruske, Ragen Burgess, Rylee Garvie, Maggie Lang, and Morgan Fitzpatrick.

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GWSD compete at championships

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gail Wildfong School of Dance (GWSD) competed in April at the Legacy Dance Championships in Detroit.This was a jam packed competition, with 14 studios participating and over 600 routines performed.

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Calling all Gladwin County vendors and organizations

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities has a spot for you during our celebrations on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24.Join the festivities to help us send paddlers 12.5 miles down the Cedar River and support natural resources and outdoor recreation in Gladwin County.

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