Life in Gladwin

Bringing an old dog to heel

Bringing an old dog to heel

Bringing an old dog to heel

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my aunt passed away, I gladly agreed to take in her dog, “Hunter,” a rather squat, obese Beagle. He’s a happy old dog of about 9 years, but my aunt gave him little to no training other than housetraining.
Woodworking Projects for Beginners Using Pallets

Woodworking Projects for Beginners Using Pallets

Woodworking Projects for Beginners Using Pallets

Free for the taking and fabulously raw and stylish, pallet wood is a trendy building material for adventurous do-it-yourself-ers. This new favorite home decor and building material is a great raw material that’s easy to find and turn into something truly special, even for the beginner woodworker.

Blood drive slated

The Gladwin seventh Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61, will be a Gladwin Community Blood Drive on Thursday, April 4, there. The blood drive will be from 12-6:15 p.m.You can make an appointment by going to www.versiti. org/MI or call 866-642-5663. Walk-ins are also welcome.
NAME THE CABINS CONTEST ONGOING

NAME THE CABINS CONTEST ONGOING

NAME THE CABINS CONTEST ONGOING

The City of Gladwin has asked for the community’s help in naming four cabins in the Gladwin City Park. Call Gladwin City Hall at 989-426-9231 and give your name, phone number, and cabin name suggestions. Suggestions need to be given to City Hall by April 1.
BOY SCOUTS TO HOLD FUNDRAISER

BOY SCOUTS TO HOLD FUNDRAISER

BOY SCOUTS TO HOLD FUNDRAISER

Gladwin Boy Scout Troop 779 will holding a pop can/bottle drive for two upcoming Eagle Scout Projects. The Boy Scouts will be in the Gladwin Family Fare parking lot, 1204 N. State St., at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29 with a trailer to fill.
Gladwin County Community Foundation Awards Youth Grant to Kid’s Art Camp

Gladwin County Community Foundation Awards Youth Grant to Kid’s Art Camp

Gladwin County Community Foundation Awards Youth Grant to Kid’s Art Camp

ladwin Area Artists Guild board and membersGwish to thank the Gladwin County Community Foundation for a youth grant of $2500, which will greatly help the Guild’s summer kid’s art camp “Art Explorers,” provide even more art experiences to kids 5-12 years of age.

Gladwin Summer Street Fest July 13

The Gladwin Business and Professional Association is excited to announce Gladwin’s Summer Street Festival on Saturday, July 13, 2024.The event will take place on Main St.
United Way raising money for local schools

United Way raising money for local schools

United Way raising money for local schools

In an effort to raise money for local schools, United Way of Clare and Gladwin Counties are seeking to raise $10,000 for the weekend backpack programs in Clare and Gladwin County schools.
RE/MAX River Haven agents receive various honors

RE/MAX River Haven agents receive various honors

RE/MAX River Haven agents receive various honors

RE/MAX River Haven was honored with the 2023 Market Leader Award as the number one selling office in Gladwin County, per Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data.RE/MAX River Haven has offices in Gladwin, Sugar Springs, and Wixom Lake, whose broker/owners are Wayne Walts and Wayne Walts Jr.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | EARLY MAP OF GLADWIN COUNTY

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | EARLY MAP OF GLADWIN COUNTY

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | EARLY MAP OF GLADWIN COUNTY

Before there were any permanent residents of Gladwin County, there were already maps depicting Gladwin County. Such is the case with this clip, taken from an 1856 map of Michigan. Note that the Tobacco River was noted as Assemoqua River.