Life in Gladwin

Calling all local vendors and organizations

Calling all local vendors and organizations

Calling all local 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.
Great Lakes historian and author Ric Mixter comes to the Gladwin County Library

Great Lakes historian and author Ric Mixter comes to the Gladwin County Library

Great Lakes historian and author Ric Mixter comes to the Gladwin County Library

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Library is delighted to welcome Great Lakes historian and author, Ric Mixter as the next guest speaker for our Laurel Breault Booked for Lunch series.Unbeknownst to many, mascots were common on ships, and dogs were a popular choice.
Empty Bowls slated for May 5 at GHS

Empty Bowls slated for May 5 at GHS

Empty Bowls slated for May 5 at GHS

GLADWINEmpty Bowls 2025 and Cinco de Mayo will take place May 5, 4-7 p.m., at the Gladwin High School Cafeteria. Cost is $10 or donation. Dinner is soup and fresh bread. The first 100 tickets sold will get a clay bowl.
Congressman John Moolenaar and Nevada Draper, the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second District, and her painting, “One Generation Away.”

Congressman John Moolenaar and Nevada Draper, the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second District, and her painting, “One Generation Away.”

Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition announced

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition last week at a reception held at the Green Charter Township Hall.

“Understanding Grief” series offered

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area will have a series titled, “Understanding Grief” April 15 through May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Conference Room located at 1312 N. State Street.
Animal hide

Animal hide

Animal hide

Acharm bracelet can be a thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day. Historically, they have been linked to motherhood and family. Queen Victoria, who made family and domesticity an important part of her image, wore a bracelet with lockets that held miniature pictures of her family.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Want to be happy? How about good relationships? I deal a lot with people who are not able to make and keep good relationships with family members. I work with a lot of people who are anxious and depressed. I work a lot with people who are addicted to one substance or another.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN DEPOT

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN DEPOT

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN DEPOT

Many people these days are only aware that Gladwin once had a railroad connection because they see the old depot on the corner of State and Cedar. But that is not where it was originally. That building once stood just north of where the cooler and parking lot are behind the Pizza Hut.