Life in Gladwin

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

One thing that disturbs me on occasion, and more importantly disturbs my napping, is when I’m snuggled in my “Comfy Chair” and I have a feeling that I forgot something. That is exactly what’s happening this morning.
Fundraising for Ashley Jernigan

Fundraising for Ashley Jernigan

Fundraising for Ashley Jernigan

Ashley Jernigan is a 2020 Beaverton graduate seeking donations to help her in her fight against cancer. She is currently at $6,635 dollars raised out of her $10,000 goal. Hello, my name is Ashley Jernigan.
Beaverton announces Students of the Month

Beaverton announces Students of the Month

Beaverton announces Students of the Month

BEAVERTON Beaverton Schools is proud to announce its Students of the Month for January at both Beaverton Elementary and the Jr./Sr. High School.
Follow these tips to keep birds safe

Follow these tips to keep birds safe

Follow these tips to keep birds safe

LANSING To survive Michigan’s frigid winter temperatures, some birds store food from feeders to eat later in winter, while others expand their food sources and change their diets. Despite these incredible adaptations, winter can still be a stressful time for birds.
American Legion and Boy Scouts Chili Dinner slated for Feb. 24

American Legion and Boy Scouts Chili Dinner slated for Feb. 24

American Legion and Boy Scouts Chili Dinner slated for Feb. 24

GLADWIN The American Legion and Boy Scout Troop 779 will be holding a Chili Dinner for donation only on Saturday, February 24 from 4-8 p.m. The event will take place at 128 N. Silverleaf St., Gladwin.
CTE Students of the Marking Period announced

CTE Students of the Marking Period announced

CTE Students of the Marking Period announced

CLARE The Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program proudly acknowledges and congratulates the exceptional students who have been named “Students of the Marking Period” for the second period.
JONES COMPETES IN REGION VI FFA LEADERSHIP CONTEST

JONES COMPETES IN REGION VI FFA LEADERSHIP CONTEST

JONES COMPETES IN REGION VI FFA LEADERSHIP CONTEST

Madison Jones, a first-year FFA member and CTE Agricultural Science student from Clare High School, clinched first place in the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest at the Region VI FFA Leadership Contest on February 7.
Insightful Labels

Insightful Labels

Insightful Labels

Brass inlaid inkstands were not a rarity in Victorian times. This one recently sold for $188 at New Orleans Auction Galleries. It features a brass handle, two compartments for ink pots and a stamp box in the center. If you turn it upside down, you can see a nearly intact paper label on the base.