Life in Gladwin

Dave Kyle speaking at the Mid Michigan College Foundation hosted event An Evening of Gratitude.

Dave Kyle speaking at the Mid Michigan College Foundation hosted event An Evening of Gratitude.

An Evening of Gratitude recognized donors at Mid

MT. PLEASANTThe Mid Michigan College Foundation recently hosted An Evening of Gratitude on the College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus.“This event brought together supporters and friends as we recognized the incredible impact our donors make,” said Alexa Carey, Executive Director of the Mid Foundation.

CMDHD is promoting the Great American Smokeout

GLADWIN COUNTYCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is proud to promote the Great American Smokeout, an annual event organized by the American Cancer Society, encouraging tobacco users to quit and providing resources to help them move toward a tobacco-free life.

Michigan Adoption Month in November

LANSINGIn honor of Adoption Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is asking Michigan residents to consider taking on the toughest job they will ever love by providing a forever home through adoption.

Grief counseling available

GLADWIN COUNTYGrief counseling through West Branch Compassus Hospice at the 120 year old Hockaday Church is located at 3948 N.Hockaday Rd. The counseling is every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. Call 989-3432470, ask for Karen.

Free Thanksgiving dinner upcoming

BEAVERTONThere will be a free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 24 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Christ’s Church, 5277 Wixom Dr., Beaverton. There will also be a special Thanksgiving service following the meal.

GHS Can Drive November 16-23

GLADWINThere will be a Can Drive from November 16-23 to help the Gladwin High School Travel Club fundraise for their 2026 trip to London, Paris and the French Loire Valley.Can donations can be dropped off at a trailer at Gladwin High School on the west side of the building on Spring Street.

Christmas Kindness adoptions: a true gift exchange

GLADWIN COUNTYPope John Paul II said, “To adopt a child is a great work of love. When it is done, much is given, but much is also received.It is a true exchange of gifts.” Christmas Kindness couldn’t have said it better with regards to “adopting” a child over the holiday season!
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

I’m scared! Even though Jesus says, “Be not afraid.”I am. Why? Recent experiences and happenings have me on edge. Fewer people are attending mass. There is a lack of priestly and religious vocations, not in just the Catholic Church, but in non Catholic Churches, too.
DAR Good Citizens pictured in front, left to right: Jessica Chai, Lily Winslow, Autumn Fransen, Kapre Lynch. In back left to right: Julia Lovett, Abigail Chapman, Brayden Dee, David Abreu, Ella Karbowski. Absent is Tyler Heal.

DAR Good Citizens pictured in front, left to right: Jessica Chai, Lily Winslow, Autumn Fransen, Kapre Lynch. In back left to right: Julia Lovett, Abigail Chapman, Brayden Dee, David Abreu, Ella Karbowski. Absent is Tyler Heal.

DAR honors Gladwin County Good Citizens

MIDLANDThe John Alden Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a Good Citizen Recognition for ten high school seniors recently at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Midland. Two students who received this honor were from Gladwin County.

CMDHD is offering holiday food safety tips

GLADWINAs the holiday season approaches, many of us are excited to share meals and celebrate with family and friends. Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) wants to remind everyone of some important food safety tips to keep your holiday gatherings safe and healthy.