Life in Gladwin

Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day May 26

Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day May 26

Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day May 26

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.
Sr. Tap received first overall in the novice level. Dancers pictured, left to right: Aloisia Graveline, Lily Hillier, Sophia Dillon, Evelyn Harrison, Brielle Graveline, Arabella MacInnes (captain), and Brynley Brubaker. More photos on page B- 10.

Sr. Tap received first overall in the novice level. Dancers pictured, left to right: Aloisia Graveline, Lily Hillier, Sophia Dillon, Evelyn Harrison, Brielle Graveline, Arabella MacInnes (captain), and Brynley Brubaker. More photos on page B- 10.

GWSD complete competition season

GLADWINThe Gail Wildfong School of Dance (GWSD) wrapped up their competition season on a high note this April at CRU Dance in Detroit.

Golf outing to benefit veterans

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Veterans’ Relief Fund Golf Outing will be held June 9 at Sugar Springs Golf Course.The annual event helps the Fund provide emergency help for Gladwin County veterans when they cannot get financial aid from other sources or programs.
Future health leaders represent Clare-Gladwin CTE at state event

Future health leaders represent Clare-Gladwin CTE at state event

Future health leaders represent Clare-Gladwin CTE at state event

CLAREFour Clare-Gladwin CTE Health Occupations students, Calvin Scoby, Nolan Underhill, Raegan McCartney, and Cassidy Steinert, recently represented their program at the Michigan HOSA State Leadership Conference, held April 17-18, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme.

Blood lead testing rules finalized

LANSINGTo help prevent and address lead poisoning of Michigan children as soon as possible, laws requiring physicians provide blood lead testing to all young children in Michigan are now in effect.In October 2023, Gov.
Brandy Bostian coming to the Gladwin Library

Brandy Bostian coming to the Gladwin Library

Brandy Bostian coming to the Gladwin Library

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Library, located at 402 James Robertson Drive, is hosting a free event and Q & A with author, Brandy Bostian, on May 23, 5-7 p.m. Bostian’s debut novel “The Archivist’s Apprentice” is a teen fantasy novel filled with mystery, magic, and political scandal.
Calling all Gladwin County vendors and organizations

Calling all Gladwin County vendors and organizations

Calling all Gladwin County vendors and organizations

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.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

By now everyone has heard that Pope Francis has died, the funeral is over, and the world’s Cardinals are meeting in secret to elect a new successor to Peter, the first Pope.
GLADWIN FARMERS MARKET OPENS MAY10

GLADWIN FARMERS MARKET OPENS MAY10

GLADWIN FARMERS MARKET OPENS MAY10

The Gladwin Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features locally grown Michigan agricultural produce and other items of interest to shoppers. Browse through the vendors offerings.
Dry cough persisting for a decade might indicate asthma

Dry cough persisting for a decade might indicate asthma

Dry cough persisting for a decade might indicate asthma

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a dry cough that’s been going on for about 13-14 years. I’m a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called “cough variant asthma.” I would like to know more about this but can’t really find anything about it, except that it will eventually get worse if it’s not treated.