Life in Gladwin

Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs Director Ken Roberts (back row, second from left) accepts a donation from the officers of the Gladwin Eagles 3292 Riders at a meeting of the club Friday night

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Eagle Riders donate to Gladwin veterans

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWINThe Gladwin Eagles 3292 Riders have a code. It’s printed on a laminated card that says, “Our mission is to have fun in a family oriented organization, dedicated to the enjoyment of motorcycles, safe riding while promoting the Fraternal Order of Eagles.”They also raise funds for worthy causes.

TROOP 779 ASSIST POST 171

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TROOP 779 ASSIST POST 171

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Gladwin Boy Scout Troop 779 helped American Legion Post 171 put the flags out at veteran grave sites for Memorial Day. Pictured here is Aiden, Bradley, Riley, Scoutmaster, Brian; Chartered Organization Representative, Mike; Parker and Bo.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The hummingbirds are back! Over the past couple weeks, Rubythroated Hummingbirds arrived in Michigan, completing a journey of several thousand miles that started months ago in Central and South America.

Delta College Winter 2026 achievement recognition

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Delta College Winter 2026 achievement recognition

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

UNIVERSITY CENTERE ach semester Delta College recognizes students for their high academic achievement.Congratulations to the following Delta students who earned recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the Winter 2026 semester.These students averaged a 3.5 GPA or higher.

SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

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SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

On Saturday, May 30, a few Scouts from Troop 779 will be in Family Fare parking lot with a truck and trailer for a returnables collection spot to help four prospective Eagle Scouts earn the money they need to complete their service projects this year.

Hockaday Community Church receives plaque

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Hockaday Community Church receives plaque

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

On April 27, Evert Cann, Carol Walters, and Dave Nix received a plaque to honor Hockaday Community Church for 120 years of continuous service.

Pictured is Beaverton Mayor, Ray Nau, speaking at the Memorial Day event in 2024.

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City of Beaverton to celebrate Memorial Day

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

BEAVERTONPlans are now in place for the 2026 Memorial Day commemoration on Monday, May 25. As usual, there will be a parade in Beaverton. Lineup is at 1:30 p.m. at the municipal parking lot near the Community Center.

Clare-Gladwin CTE Education Occupation students were recognized at the Student Excellence Awards, held at the the new CTE conference room on the Mangus campus. Students received honors in categories such as Above & Beyond, Most Improved, Outstanding, and Work-Based Learning.

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CTE students honored during annual ceremony

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

CLAREThe Clare-Gladwin Career & Technical Education (CTE) program celebrated student achievement at its annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Big Boys Club seeks new members

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Big Boys Club seeks new members

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Big Boys Club of Gladwin County is looking for new members.They are a non-profit (501c3) group of men and women that raise funds to assist residents and organizations within the county.Meetings are held at the Secord Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4121 on Tuesdays at 4 p.m.

Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 and the Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs provided a Memorial Day parade and program in downtown Gladwin in 2024.

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Gladwin Memorial Day events slated May 25

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWINThe Memorial Day Parade will assemble at 10 a.m. at the corner of East Cedar (M-61) and South State Street. The parade will march to the courthouse, leaving the assembly area at approximately 10:35 a.m.The program at the courthouse will begin at 11 a.m.

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