Life in Gladwin

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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...
American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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...
Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

Wandering with the Birds

DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comIthink many of you would agree with me that this has already been a long, cold winter here in mid-Michigan. And although I’ve enjoyed birding the snowy roads of Gladwin County, I was ready for a warm-up.
Chloe Lawrason

Chloe Lawrason

Lawrason receives 2025 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF) awards.“Scholarship funding encourages continued growth and opportunities for younger generations,” said MDARD Director Tim Boring.
BHS Class of 2026 Top Ten announced

BHS Class of 2026 Top Ten announced

BHS Class of 2026 Top Ten announced

Beaverton High School is proud to announce its Top Ten graduates for the Class of 2026, which was determined by a combination of students’ grade-point average and SAT scores. The students will celebrate with their BHS classmates at commencement on May 21.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Iwas dog-tired and deep in REM sleep in my “Comfy Chair.” I have found that taking a daily nap, sometimes several, is a great way to get the most out of life.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Dealing with anxiety has never been a thing I do well. Especially now that I am retired. Being a psychologist and helping others deal with anxiety and depression was one of the ways I dealt with my own anxiety and other emotional issues.
Gail Wildfong School dancers.

Gail Wildfong School dancers.

GWSD participates at dance competition

GLADWINOn the weekend of Jan. 31, several dancers from the Gail Wildfong School of Dance (GWSD) participated in Dance Force Xpress’s Square One Experience at Bullock Creek High School.On Saturday evening, Evelyn Harrison, Bella Hand, Ellie Celestino, Arabella MacInnes, Ayla Donahue, Chloe Bennett,...