Life in Gladwin

Members of the Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Kidz Club gathered last Tuesday to prepare gift baskets that will be distributed to foster children in Gladwin County.

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Church provides gift baskets to foster kids

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

GLADWINLocal foster kids ages infants-16 will be receiving Easter gift baskets this season, thanks to the efforts of the Kidz Club at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Gladwin.Members of the club and a few adult parishioners gathered at the church last Tuesday to carefully prepare baskets filled...

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Iwas deep in REM sleep, and I felt a tugging on my shoulder. Then I heard a voice off in the distance: “Joel, it’s 5:30 p.m., please warm up the grill and cook the burgers for dinner!” I groggily woke up; “I’m on it!” I’m often rousted from a nap, as I often nap!

Sons of the American Legion to meet

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Sons of the American Legion to meet

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6...

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Blood drive April 2

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

GLADWINAVersiti blood drive will take place on April 2, 12-6 p.m., at the Gladwin Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 2336 M-61.Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 866-642-5663 to make an appointment. Call Jim Roller for a ride at 989-450-1367.

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Food Distribution at Christ the King

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThere was another successful Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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MMC announces $500,000 naming gift from Isabella Bank

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

MT. PLEASANTMid Michigan College (MMC) is proud to announce a $500,000 transformational gift from Isabella Bank to name the Isabella Bank Arena, located within the new Morey Event Center on the College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus.Isabella Bank was among the first organizations to commit financial support...

Pictured are Greg Gunther, Meghan Keen, and Payton Thurston.

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MMC team earn a Gold Paragon Award

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

HARRISONMid Michigan College’s Strategic Communications team of Meghan (Gilliam) Keen of Gladwin, Greg Gunther of Midland, Payton Thurston of Freeland, and former team member, Taylor Idema of Mt. Pleasant, has been awarded a Gold Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public...

Butman Store and Post Office

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BUTMAN TOWNSHIP

Bob Frei

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Butman Township was, in its early days, one of the busiest places in the county – it even had a railroad before the city of Gladwin did. By the 1890s, however, logging was winding down.

Do you have GHS game film?

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Do you have GHS game film?

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Ted Redman, a 1966 graduate of Gladwin High School, is trying to find game film from football and basketball games from 19641966. He can be contacted at: retired0814@gmail.com.

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3...

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