A LOOK BACK IN TIME | CEDAR AVENUE

This pre-WWII photo is looking west on Cedar Avenue in Gladwin from the corner of Antler Street. We know from the lawyer’s sign on the Shaffer building that it is after 1936, because Ray Shanaman opened his practice in Gladwin during the summer of 1936.

Gladwin Area Artist Guild Art Show Peoples’ Choice Awards held April 20 at BAC

Many thanks to the talented adult and student artists who entered artworks and to the public who viewed those entries at the Gladwin Area Artist Guild Open Spring Art Show held April 20 at the Beaverton Activity Center (BAC).Kudos to BAC volunteers who, as always, made everyone feel welcome to this...

View from the comfy chair

“One Person” can make a difference. Interesting statement. Who is that “One Person!” The reality is: You are! We all have the potential to be that “One Person!” Many people, as they live their lives, have been that “One Person!” Think about the times you have made a difference in someone’s life!

Food distribution at Christ the King May 18

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) plans to host distributions the third Saturday of each month, with its next distribution being on Saturday, May 18 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.

New church plant to meet at BAC

Adonai Lord of Hosts Church will meet at the Beaverton Activity Center (BAC), Ross Lake Room, from 6:30 8:30 p.m.This non-denominational church will have dynamic worship, bible based preaching and a powerful atmosphere.For more information contact Reverend Brenda Smith at 989424-1326, or Pastor...

GAFT holds auditions for summer musical

GLADWIN COUNTYCalling all performers!Join us for our summer musical audition for Rodger and Hammerstein’s classic production ‘Oklahoma!’The Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is excited to host auditions on Saturday, May 11 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Monday, May 13; and Tuesday, May 14 from...

FARMERS MARKET OPENS SOON

The Gladwin Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays from May 11 through October 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is located at 200 North State Street just north of historical village For more information call Market Master, Becky Gleason, at 989-426-4133.

Free Supper Club event slated

There will be a free Supper Club event on Tuesday, May 28 at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin St.. The event will start at 6 p.m.; registration for the event is at 5:45 p.m. The menu will be Patriotic Picnic themed and a speaker and health topic discussed.

Free gun locks now available at MDHHS

The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are partnering together to offer free gun locks to the public at MDHHS county offices and some local health departments in an effort to protect children from unintentional firearm injuries.The cable-style...

Perfume bottles

Perfume is always a popular Mother’s Day gift. It combines luxury and sentiment and lasts much longer than a bouquet of flowers. Perfume bottles are often works of art in and of themselves, increasing their appeal.