GCCB meeting to address affordable child care in county

Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) invites community members to gather at the Knights of Columbus Hall 751 N. M-18 in Gladwin on Saturday, June 29 from 2-4 p.m. An update everyone on the progress being made as together we address the areas of affordable child care, mental health, broadband...

Gladwin’s Summer Street Festival July 13

The Gladwin Business and Professional AssociationT(GBPA) event, Gladwin’s Summer Street Festival, will take place on Cedar Avenue between Bowery and State Street, Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.We will be closing off the street for the festival.

Card Shower for 99th birthday

Dorothy Crawford is turning 99 years old on July 11. The Crawford Family is having a card shower. Please send cards to Dorothy Crawford, 215 S. Antler Street, Apt. 510, Gladwin, MI 48624.

My grandparents Donald and Hattie Ross

My grandfather, Donald Ross, was born to Donald Gunn Ross and his wife the former Rebecca Fraser on April 1, 1866 in Thorah Township, Canada, just outside of Beaverton, Rebecca died in 1866 following childbirth and Donald G. was left with seven children to raise, ranging in age from 14 years to 12...

Man seeks support for 1,000 mile bike ride across Michigan

GLADWINMatthew Sparkman was featured in our September 20, 2023 edition of the Gladwin County Record & Beaverton Clarion for riding his bike 566 miles after suffering a life threatening accident, which included the loss of his leg.Sparkman now has plans to ride his bike 1,000 miles around Michigan.

View from the comfy chair

Ah, summer! Lazy days, dog days, long naps in the cool of the morning or evening, or when the air conditioning is on. Healthcare professionals on television tell me to drink plenty of fluids to hydrate myself, also to stay out of the sun, and get plenty of rest.

Hospice of Gladwin Area celebrates Great Cedar River Duck Race

GLADWINOnce again, Hospice of Gladwin Area will be hosting its annual fundraiser, The “Great Cedar River Duck Race,” on July 13, 2024, in the Cedar River at Riverwalk Place at 12:30 p.m.Kids activities will run from 9-3 p.m. and The race will begin at 12:30 p.m. Trophies will be presented to the...

50TH ANNIVERSARY

Love is a timeless treasure to value more each year, a wealth of golden memories – life’s cherish souvenir. On May 4 Harry and Linda Coney, of Beaverton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a nice dinner out.

LAIDLAW GRADUATES

Caden Laidlaw of Gladwin, MI graduated from the Millwright Institute of Technology, local 1102. Congratulations Caden, your family is so proud of you.

Mid-Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair July 18

HARRISONOn Thursday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Larson Elementary School, located at 455 W. Spruce Street in Harrison, along with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and the Clare County Veterans Services office will hold the second annual Mid-Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair.There...