REPRESENTATIVE SCHUETTE RECOGNIZED FOR LEGISLATIVE EXCELLENCE

State Representative Bill G. Schuette (center, holding plaque) was recently presented with the Friend of Industry Award by the Michigan Beverage Association.

Post 171 Mural Contest extended

GLADWINThe Executive Committee of American Legion Post 171 has decided to extend the deadline for entries into the Mural Contest. The new deadline will be March 15.The images submitted may be sketches, drawings, or photographs and may be in the public domain, i.e.

Clare-Gladwin CAN Council receives $1,500 donation

GLADWIN COUNTYGet ready for some holiday fun!

View from the comfy chair

The holiday season is about to begin, and Thanksgiving is almost upon us. I just love this time of year! Napping during the holidays lets me enjoy the current holiday and reflect on holidays past.

May I Walk With You

Idon’t know of anyone who likes talking about the possibility of hell as the final place where some people may spend eternity. Hell has been described as a place where one exists in torment for eternity.Pope Benedict described it as a place absent of love, especially the love of God.

CoA seeking Christmas comfort items for seniors

GLADWINCouncil on Aging (CoA) are looking for scarves, mittens, gloves, and signed holiday cards as they look to spread Christmas cheer. Drop off locations are: Village Flowers, Lyle’s Flowers, and Antler Arms CoA Office 215. S.Antler St.

Cookie Walk and Mini Craft Show upcoming

GLADWINThere will be a Cookie Walk and Mini Craft Show on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road, Gladwin.

Annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival slated

GLADWINThe third annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival will take place on January 17, 2025 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 751 M-18, from 3-6 p.m.The event includes free hats, gloves, and scarves. There will also be a storytime by the Gladwin County District Library from 3:30-3:45 p.m.

Christmas Kindness Kudos

Thanksgiving is an everyday occurrence for Christmas Kindness! There are so many Gladwin County residents, businesses, schools, churches, civic groups, etc. that find countless ways to care about, and to care for, Gladwin County families in need.

Kiwanis gourmet nuts and tins now available

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club has received the shipment of gourmet nuts for this holiday season. These are quality nuts with no peanuts added and make excellent gifts. Also available are decorated tins of assorted chocolate covered goodies.