CHRISTMAS MARKET TO BE HELD IN GAFT BUILDING

The Gladwin Farmers Market Christmas Market will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Market will be held inside at the Gladwin Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) building in the shopping plaza directly across M-61 from the regular site.

Mack sisters acquire Mr. M’s Pizza and Lounge

A long-time family owned business is being acquired by another well-known family in downtown Gladwin. Sisters Amanda Ward (Mack) and Rebecca Powell (Mack), daughters of Mike and Mindy Mack, the owners of Macks on Main, are now the new owners of Mr. M’s Pizza and Lounge as of Monday, November 4.

Pink Friday: Let’s shop local first

As the holiday season tiptoes in, our town is gearing up for a celebration that’s all about local charm, heartfelt community spirit, and a dash of holiday magic – Pink Friday!

Local pastor to retire from full-time ministry

Local pastor to retire from full-time ministryGLADWINGladwin resident Pastor David Sprang will retire from full time ministry on November 30, 2024. Pastor Sprang and family moved to Gladwin in 1996 as he came to serve as pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church, on the hill on S. M-18.

Teen and Tween programs slated

GLADWINDid you know that the Gladwin County District Library (GCDL) and Beaverton Branch Library offer many different programs geared towards tweens and teens?The following programs take place at the Gladwin County District Library: ■ MANGA Club – first Monday of the month – 6-7 p.m. drop in).

Gladwin Goodfellows 2024 Campaign

GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season. All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered December 21. Please help this year by donating today.

Local EMS agency receives national honors

MIDLANDFor the tenth consecutive year, MyMichigan Medical Center EMS in Midland and Gladwin, in collaboration with MyMichigan’s Regional STEMI Alert Program partners, have received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award.

Gladwin woman wins $300,000

LANSINGWinning TicketA Gladwin woman thought she won $1,000 playing the Top Secret Cashword instant game, until she scanned the ticket on the Michigan Lottery app and found out she’d actually won $300,000!

FIRST EVER FALL FEST HELD IN BEAVERTON

On Saturday, October 26, the City of Beaverton held their first ever Fall Fest in downtown Beaverton on West Brown Street.

Veterans Day Recognition Program slated for November 11

GLADWINAVeterans Day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Park located in the Gladwin County Courthouse lawn. The community is invited to attend this program to honor and show appreciation of wartime and peacetime veterans.