Life in Gladwin

Corporate giving program applications

MIDLANDMyMichigan Health is seeking partnership with organizations that share in its commitment to improving the health and wellness of the communities within the 26-counties it serves.

2025 caregiver support group meetings dates

GLADWINhis confidential support group is for caregivers taking care of a loved one, age 60 or over. Caregivers are one of America’s most valuable assets, but often their needs are lost in the care of the recipient’s problems.
John Moolenaar

John Moolenaar

Moolenaar announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites high school students in Michigan’s Second Congressional District to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.The winning student from the Second District will have their art displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for a year.

May I Walk With You

In our adult formation program, The Rescue Project, we have come to a point where we have heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, again, and once more have the opportunity to respond. In a recent gathering we prayed this prayer together.“Father, I believe that out of your infinite love you created me.
Gladwin Robotics team opens new season

Gladwin Robotics team opens new season

Gladwin Robotics team opens new season

GLADWINGladwin High Schools robotics team started the season over the past weekend in a competition in Berrien Springs.“We did quite well,” said Team Mentor Bill Penix. “We met a lot of great people, learned a lot, overcame some difficulties and continually improved throughout the event.

MDHHS launches interactive Public Health Data Dashboard

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched the Michigan Public Health Data Dashboard, providing policymakers with a data-driven snapshot of public health trends in each State House and State Senate district.
GJHS HOSTS ALL A LUNCHEON

GJHS HOSTS ALL A LUNCHEON

GJHS HOSTS ALL A LUNCHEON

Gladwin Junior High School (GJHS) hosted an all A luncheon for the students that earned all A’s for the third marking period. The staff at the junior high would like to thank the Cedar Haus for providing the wings and fries.
Art guild member Jan Berg-Rezmer and student leader Tori Johnson show off the first finished bowl for Empty Bowls 2025!

Art guild member Jan Berg-Rezmer and student leader Tori Johnson show off the first finished bowl for Empty Bowls 2025!

Artists make bowls to fight hunger

GLADWINGladwin High School Visual Arts teacher Amber Billman hosted a gathering of 40 local artists at the school last Wednesday to make a clay bowl.Participants ranged in age from 6-over 80 and each created a hand-built masterpiece that will be glazed at the school’s next “Makers’ Night” in April.
Dr. James D. MacConnell, Gladwin County trend setter

Dr. James D. MacConnell, Gladwin County trend setter

Dr. James D. MacConnell, Gladwin County trend setter

This week’s historical photo recalls a major period of change. That change was certainly not just here in Gladwin County, but our county was early – and probably a trend-setter – in the changes that would later accelerate and spread around the state, and eventually, around the nation.