Life in Gladwin

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Iwas napping in my “Comfy Chair” when I felt my arm shaking; either an earthquake tremor or my wife waking me up to do something while I was asleep. Of course, waking me up means that I am not sleeping. She said,” Joel, we will get hit with a lot of snow tonight!
Christmas Kindness Kudos 2025 – 6

Christmas Kindness Kudos 2025 – 6

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Christmas Kindness Kudos 2025 – 6

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By the time you read this “Kudos” article; Christmas Kindness will have moved everything from our office and our shipping container to the Knights of Columbus Hall in preparation for Distribution Week! This is Christmas Kindness’ 15th year as a county based charity.
Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays

Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays

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Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
DETROITThe winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.
BY DANIEL FACHTING

BY DANIEL FACHTING

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May I Walk With You

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Recently, the father of one of my friends passed away on his way to a doctor’s appointment. In our conversation it occurred to us that his father had a doctor’s appointment that none of us gets to postpone and an appointment that we all get to keep. No one gets out of it.
Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

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Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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.
Members First Credit Union’s Week of Joy: 240 Acts of Kindness

Members First Credit Union’s Week of Joy: 240 Acts of Kindness

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Members First Credit Union’s Week of Joy: 240 Acts of Kindness

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
MIDLANDMembers First Credit Union (M1) recently celebrated its annual Week of Joy, spreading kindness and brightening the days of residents, businesses, and nonprofits across Michigan communities. Kicking off on Dec.
Lights are on for holiday season

Lights are on for holiday season

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Lights are on for holiday season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe holiday season is officially underway in Gladwin County. On Thursday, students from Amber Billman’s art classes at Gladwin High School took to the sidewalks along Cedar Ave. downtown to decorate the windows of various businesses.
Gladwin Knights of Columbus Council 5280 representatives, Scott Cody and Dave Poxon, present a check to Principal, Beth Wood.

Gladwin Knights of Columbus Council 5280 representatives, Scott Cody and Dave Poxon, present a check to Principal, Beth Wood.

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Clare-Gladwin Area School receives generous donation

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
CLARE COUNTYThe Clare-Gladwin Area School received a generous donation from the Gladwin Knights of Columbus Council 5280. Representatives Scott Cody and Dave Poxon presented a check for $2615.60 to Area School Principal Beth Wood.
Free Second Saturday Supper December 13

Free Second Saturday Supper December 13

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Free Second Saturday Supper December 13

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
GLADWINNew Beginnings Methodist Church will hold their monthly Free Second Saturday Supper, Saturday, Dec. 13. They are located at 309 S. M-18, Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales. Look for the three large crosses at the entrance.This will be a takeout only meal.
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