Life in Gladwin

Pictured are: Kelsee Zietz, Marie Cummings, Gretchen Mora, Angie Card and Katie White.

Pictured are: Kelsee Zietz, Marie Cummings, Gretchen Mora, Angie Card and Katie White.

Gladwin CoA celebrates long-time care workers

The Council on Aging, Gladwin County, would like to recognize five of its long-term employees for outstanding service to the seniors or Gladwin County: Angie Card, Marie Cummings, Gretchen Mora, Katie White and Kelsee Zietz.
Sweetest Day Roses available for order

Sweetest Day Roses available for order

Sweetest Day Roses available for order

The Gladwin Kiwanis Club will continue the tradition of selling roses to coincide with Sweetest Day, a day to recognize the special folks in your life: wives, mothers, sweethearts, secretaries, co-workers, etc. Sweetest Day this year is Saturday, October 19.

Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month

October is Infant Safe Sleep Month, and Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is raising awareness about the importance of creating a safe sleep environment for infants. Every year, far too many families suffer the heartbreaking loss of a baby due to unsafe sleep practices.
Bienz to celebrate 100th birthday

Bienz to celebrate 100th birthday

Bienz to celebrate 100th birthday

Robert Bienz, of Kemp Court in Gladwin, will celebrate his 100th birthday with relatives and friends on October 26.Robert was born to Mark and Ida (Stockfish) Bienz on October 29, 1924 on their farm in Springport, MI.
Food distribution at Christ the King

Food distribution at Christ the King

Food distribution at Christ the King

The Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month, with its next distribution being on Saturday, October 19 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.
Members of MARSP-Gladwin County Chapter met on August 23, 2024, at Mack’s Menu for a program on Christmas Kindness by Karrie Mungen, followed by lunch, a fun mixer activity, and a trivia game arranged by chapter member, Darleen Gauci.

Members of MARSP-Gladwin County Chapter met on August 23, 2024, at Mack’s Menu for a program on Christmas Kindness by Karrie Mungen, followed by lunch, a fun mixer activity, and a trivia game arranged by chapter member, Darleen Gauci.

MARSP met September 23

On Monday, September 23, 2024, members of the Gladwin County Chapter of MARSP met at the Gladwin Church of Christ fellowship room for lunch, followed by a program by Tara Mager, Superintendent of Clare-Gladwin R.E.S.D.
Pictured is Dirk Presidio at the Bra-La-La in 2014.

Pictured is Dirk Presidio at the Bra-La-La in 2014.

Bra-La-La Fundraiser slated for October 24

The community embraced the return of the MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin Bra-La-La event last year by raising more than $25,000 for the Gladwin Breast Health Fund. The MyMichigan Health Foundation is pleased to announce the event will return this year and will be held Thursday, Oct.
Cars pass in front of the League of Michigan Bicyclists office in Lansing. DONTÉ SMITH

Cars pass in front of the League of Michigan Bicyclists office in Lansing. DONTÉ SMITH

E-bike surge sparks safety concerns amid policy changes

LANSINGThe surge in electric bike (e-bike) sales has been nothing short of “obvious,” according to Rick Teranes, the co-owner of Bikes Blades & Boards in Grosse Pointe.
BFD to host second annual open house

BFD to host second annual open house

BFD to host second annual open house

Billings Township Fire Department is hosting their second annual Open House on October 6, from 12-3 p.m., at 1040 Estey Road, Beaverton.The open house will include on site raffle prizes, popcorn, cider, donuts, and more. EMS will also be at the event, teaching hands only CPR.