Life in Gladwin

Happy Valentine’s Day! This cut-paper valentine was made for February 14 over a century ago. Today, it is valued as a piece of folk art. JEFFREY EVANS & ASSOCIATES

Happy Valentine’s Day! This cut-paper valentine was made for February 14 over a century ago. Today, it is valued as a piece of folk art. JEFFREY EVANS & ASSOCIATES

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Paper Valentines

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
For many of us, receiving paper valentines may be the stuff of school days -- a piece of the past. The tradition goes back much further, of course, and wasn’t always just for kids. The first commercial valentines in America were made by Esther Howland in Massachusetts in 1850.
Man experiences symptoms of excess thyroid after MRI

Man experiences symptoms of excess thyroid after MRI

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Man experiences symptoms of excess thyroid after MRI

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male who is 58 years of age. I recently had an MRI of my cervical spine, and just this month, I had a CT scan of my whole abdomen. Since then, I have had symptoms of dry eyes, weight loss and insomnia.
HOSPICE OF GLADWIN AREA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HOSPICE OF GLADWIN AREA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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HOSPICE OF GLADWIN AREA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Hospice of Gladwin Area is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors. Linda Maxwell and Elmer Tappen have each been elected to serve three-year terms.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BRUSHABER FARM

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BRUSHABER FARM

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BRUSHABER FARM

Bob Frei
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Afew weeks ago we noted in the article about clearing stumps to develop farm lands that, in times of good income, farmers in Gladwin County often posed for photos of themselves and their families posing in front of what they had built.
Entries sought for annual quilt show

Entries sought for annual quilt show

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Entries sought for annual quilt show

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
STANDISHEntries are being sought for the Northeast Michigan Arts Council’s 33rd Annual Quilt Show slated for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026.There is no entry fee, nor are exhibitors required to have made their quilts.
The Bookstore cast is pictured with director Steve Levine in the far back. Middle row, left to right: Avery Graybill, Ember Piper, Lulu Contreras, Dillon Lieu, Garry Farley, Jayden Willis, Noah Wuefling, and Brayden Walters. Front row, left to right: Livia Bell, Alex Ross, Marleigh Grenon, Georgia Grenon, Madeline Crawford, Ella Finkbeiner, and Lily Muma.

The Bookstore cast is pictured with director Steve Levine in the far back. Middle row, left to right: Avery Graybill, Ember Piper, Lulu Contreras, Dillon Lieu, Garry Farley, Jayden Willis, Noah Wuefling, and Brayden Walters. Front row, left to right: Livia Bell, Alex Ross, Marleigh Grenon, Georgia Grenon, Madeline Crawford, Ella Finkbeiner, and Lily Muma.

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GAFT Teen show The Bookstore opens Jan. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GLADWINJust a reminder that Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre’s teen show has its opening night, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., at its theatre located at 524 E. Cedar Ave in Gladwin.The Bookstore by Adam Szymkowicz, is directed by Steve Levine, and has a cast of 16 young adults.
FLYING G GIG

FLYING G GIG

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FLYING G GIG

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Gladwin High School 2014 graduate Keith Salowich plays bass guitar during an appearance of his band Lanternfly Friday night at Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti that commemorated his 30th birthday.

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Scholarship applications

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
FREELANDHundreds of scholarships are awarded annually through the Delta College Foundation, made possible by the generosity of donors.Last year, $1,107,500 was awarded to 948 students – 83 percent of all applicants! The deadline to apply is Feb. 4, 2026.
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