Life in Gladwin
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LANSINGMany Michiganders are eager to get going on spring yard cleanups. If you’re planning to burn yard debris, remember to check for a burn permit first!The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ burn permit webpage has been updated and works a little differently this season.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Earth Day event slated for April 16
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GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners & Friends along with the Beaverton Library will have an evening of education and fun on Thursday, April 16 at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin St. in Beaverton.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated
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GLADWIN COUNTYAll U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the American Legion Post...
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Gladwin County District Library events in April
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GLADWIN COUNTY ■ Get Started Gardening: Danielle Schrock with the MSU Extension will be giving a presentation entitled “Get Started Gardening” on April 8 at 12 p.m, participants will receive a free gardening kit just for attending!
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
This year’s winners were, from left to right: River Smith, from Mrs. Brand’s class, with Mason Todd Gentry; Ryker Hamilton, from Mrs. Ritchie’s class, with Mason Dick Simmons; Silas Schutz, from Mrs. Winslow’s class, with Mason Art Day; Marcelene Smith, from Mrs. Gary’s class, with Mason Craig Runde; Aspen Paisley, from Mrs. Brand’s class, with Mason Mike Vos; and Abigail Davis, from Mrs. Winslow’s class, with Mason Dan Chapman.
Bikes for Books at Gladwin Elementary
Gladwin
The Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397, in conjunction with the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation, again this year sponsored the annual “Bikes for Books” event Thursday, March 26, at the Gladwin Elementary School (GES).In this event, Second grade students get a ticket for each book they read through a...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Mid Michigan College Nursing Lab receives gift
Harrison
Members First Credit Union and Mid Michigan College are proud to announce a $75,000 gift to support Health Sciences education through the College’s Rooted in Community, Growing for Tomorrow campaign.In recognition of this generous investment, the Nursing Lab on Mid’s Harrison Campus will be named...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Retired School Personnel to meet
Gladwin
The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall located at 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.■ 10-10:30 a.m. will be checkin, social...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A group of campers from 2025 LAB Week, where students designed and pitched their own food truck concepts while learning how businesses differentiate themselves through branding, customer experience, pricing, and location strategy.
Deadline nears to apply for scholarships for Northwood’s Entrepreneurship camp
Midland
High school students Hinterested in entrepreneurship and innovation have until April 17 to apply for a $500 scholarship to LAB Week, Northwood University’s immersive free-enterprise summer camp.Set for June 14-19 on Northwood University’s Midland campus, LAB Week offers high school students a...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Exercising to avoid falls
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If your weather is anything like mine right now, the promised end of winter hasn’t happened yet, with storms continuing to roll in every few days right on schedule.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
BEAVERTON BRIDGE
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This image depicts a pile driver in what was then just the back water of the Ross Brother logging dam. The piles are, most likely, being driven to rebuild a county bridge damaged in one of the many floods between 1909 and 1916.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026