Life in Gladwin

Mid Michigan College’s Automotive and Diesel Service Program has a long history of providing students with an education that features current technologies and leads to meaningful careers.

Mid Michigan College’s Automotive and Diesel Service Program has a long history of providing students with an education that features current technologies and leads to meaningful careers.

MMC receives donation from Midland Ford Lincoln

HARRISON The Mid Michigan College’s Automotive and Diesel Service Program is housed at the Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District’s (CG-RESD) Magnus Center facility – a new facility featuring the latest technologies and a dynamic learning environment.

Memorial Day Parade and Program May 29

GLADWIN Although many consider Memorial Day the official beginning of summer, the day is set aside for remembrance of the service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice by being killed in action while serving in the United States armed forces.

The World Literacy Foundation is now accepting applications

GLADWIN COUNTY The World Literacy Foundation (WLF) is looking young people in Michigan who aspire to be an advocate and changemaker for the issue of illiteracy over the summer. It’s estimated 65 percent of children from underserved communities in Michigan struggle to read and write.
“Ask Bill G.” Office Hours slated in May

“Ask Bill G.” Office Hours slated in May

“Ask Bill G.” Office Hours slated in May

LANSING Representative Bill G. Schuette has announced that the next “Ask Bill G.” Office Hours events will take place on Monday, May 22 and Friday, May 26. “Ask Bill G.” events are part of Bill’s commitment to listening to residents across the 95thHouse District in Midland and Gladwin counties.
Gladwin Farmers Market now open

Gladwin Farmers Market now open

Gladwin Farmers Market now open

GLADWIN The Gladwin Farmers Market is welcoming visitors every Saturday at the State Street location, just north of the Historical Village. They will open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through mid-October.
A map shows potential fire danger across Michigan this week, with many places marked as “high” or “very high” risk. PHOTO BY MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

A map shows potential fire danger across Michigan this week, with many places marked as “high” or “very high” risk. PHOTO BY MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Dry weather boosts fire risk around state

LANSING Warm, sunny spring days across most of Michigan this week have sparked people’s interest in outdoor fun, but warmer weather also stokes wildfire danger. Make fire safety a top priority when working in the yard, riding all-terrain vehicles or building an evening bonfire.
City of Beaverton flower planting slated for June 10

City of Beaverton flower planting slated for June 10

City of Beaverton flower planting slated for June 10

BEAVERTON Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for volunteer flower planting in Beaverton. The City of Beaverton’s annual flower planting will take place on Saturday, June 10, beginning at 8 a.m.

Big Hole Golf Tournament to benefit Christmas Kindness

GLADWIN COUNTY Beulah Mead of Gladwin County’s Christmas Kindness program is inviting men and women, boys and girls to the Big Hole Golf Tournament Fundraiser, sponsored by The Springs Camp and Gladwin Heights Golf Course. This will be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
These are just a few of the many hobbies seniors can pursue as they look for positive and fun ways to spend their free time.

These are just a few of the many hobbies seniors can pursue as they look for positive and fun ways to spend their free time.

Engaging hobbies for seniors

GLADWIN COUNTY The value of hobbies is undeniable.