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Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Hosts Back-to-School Supply Drive

Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is collecting school supplies to help local elementary school students start the new school year prepared for success.The community is invited to donate new school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, markers, and other classroom...

City seeks time capsule contents

Atime capsule to be opened in 50 years in conjunction with the 300th birthday of the United States is being compiled in Gladwin.Residents are invited to drop off items to be potentially stored in the capsule at the Gladwin Historical Society, which is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and...

Food distribution at Christ The King Aug. 15

The Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on Aug. 15, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.

Explore Michigan during Free ORV Weekend Aug. 15-16

Mark your calendars: Residents and out-of-state visitors can legally ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of offroad vehicle trails, routes and six scramble areas on two back-toback days, Aug. 15-16, without an ORV license or trail permit.Free ORV Weekend is a great opportunity to explore the state’s...

Hospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief classes planned

Understanding Grief classes are open to all individuals who have experienced any kind of loss.They provide a safe, supportive, educational and healthy grieving space centered on difficult emotions and coping skills.This six-week program is held on the following Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.:■ Aug. 18,...

COMMUNITY SUPPER

Eagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.

Hot pavement is a danger to pets

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Walking around the farmer’s market this weekend, I confronted several people who brought their dogs into the market despite clear signage saying pets aren’t allowed. The reason for the sign is that the pavement is HOT! Summer temperatures regularly reach 90 to 100 degrees or more.

Incentive program will keep supporting communities saying yes to Michigan’s clean energy transformation

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced a new and larger phase of its Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA), a funding opportunity for local governments involved in locally permitted, large-scale projects that will provide Michigan households and...

MDHHS launches Recovery Housing Assistance Fund

New opioid settlement- funded program helps cover rent, security deposit, emergency housingThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched the Recovery Housing Assistance Fund (RHF), a new program designed to help individuals undergoing substance use disorder treatment or...