Life in Gladwin

WEEKEND WINTER FUN

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WEEKEND WINTER FUN

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Gladwin Gathers at the North Park Winter Wonderland Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5 p.m. During those hours, residents are welcome to take part in sledding and ice skating. Sleds and skates are available to borrow. There is also a fire pit and a warming shed that offers hot cocoa and treats.

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

When asked what were the greatest events that changed the world, many immediately come to mind.

Shelterhouse celebrates 50 years with Chefs Fundraiser

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Shelterhouse celebrates 50 years with Chefs Fundraiser

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

MIDLANDIn 2026, Shelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin Counties celebrates 50 years of serving, healing, and empowering local survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

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ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

News Staff

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

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Family Fun Festival slated May 16

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Wednesday, February 4, 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 p.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN VETERANS

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN VETERANS

Bob Frei

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Over the past 83 years, this photo has been published at least twice in The Record – once was to honor veteran’s day in November 2021. This, however, is a brand new scan and restoration from an excellent-condition postcard recently purchased on Ebay.

Daum designed many vases with flowers molded from ground glass. A vase like this looks like a bouquet on its own, and the flowers still look fresh after about a hundred years. HERITAGE AUCTIONS

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Pate-de-verre

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The Daum glass factory of Nancy, France, is famous for its cameo glass, but that isn’t the only kind it made. When Jean Daum founded the factory in 1875, he made cut and enameled glass.

GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

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GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) are back and will be sponsoring several public forums from the end of February until the end of April 2026. They will be kitchen table conversations.

Blue Water Ramblers

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Blue Water Ramblers featured band at Standish Art Center

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

STANDISHOn Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m., the Blue Water Ramblers will be center stage for the 2nd Sunday Concert series at the Northeast Art Center in Standish. The art center is located at the corner of Grove Street Road and US-23, 1/2 mile north of the Standish traffic light.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Ijust sat down to enjoy a much-needed nap in my “Comfy Chair” around 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. I pulled my winter throw blanket, a heavy, warm covering, and one of my dogs came up and put his paw on my knee and gave me the look. I call the look, “canine hypno-control!

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