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Gladwin Goodfellows Holiday Campaign

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GLADWINSince the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Gladwin Goodfellows have helped needy families in Gladwin County during the holiday season.All donations received go for the purchase of food items for holiday baskets, which will be delivered Dec. 20. Please help this year by donating today.

Gladwin Area Community Band to perform Dec. 14

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Gladwin Area Community Band to perform Dec. 14

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites interested musicians to join in as it prepares for and performs its 2025 Christmas concert. This will be the band’s third Christmas concert and its sixth concert overall since it began in 2022.The concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.

Shoppers check out the Christmas decorations at one of the many colorful booths at the Sacred Heart Bazaar last weekend.

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Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar packs ‘em in

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GLADWINThe Sacred Heart Holiday Bazaar was held Friday and Saturday and, as it has for over 30 years, it attracted vendors, shoppers and connoisseurs of stew from throughout the state.

UP A TREE

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UP A TREE

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The Gladwin Professional Business Association Christmas tree was put into place Monday morning at the corner of Cedar and Silverleaf with the help of employees of the Gladwin Department of Public Works. You can enjoy the tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m.

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

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American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings to start

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 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.

Free family movie night to feature The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Free family movie night to feature The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GLADWINEmmanuel Baptist Church will host a free movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, on Friday, Dec.12 at 7 p.m., and is located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.Bring the whole family and kick off the Christmas season with a heartwarming (and hilarious!) holiday classic!

Salvation Army ringing bells in December

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Salvation Army ringing bells in December

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club and friends will be ringing bells for Salvation Army again this year at these four locations: Family Fare, Ace Hardware, Save-A-Lot and the Gladwin Post Office.Bell ringing will take place Dec. 12-13, beginning at 9 a.m.

GCR HALLOWEEN CONTEST WINNER

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GCR HALLOWEEN CONTEST WINNER

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Journee French, a 3-years-old of Gladwin, was the winner of the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion’s Halloween coloring contest. Thank you to all the kids that submitted colored pages, we enjoy seeing all of them.

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$1.3 million awarded to forestry assistance

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced over $1.3 million in funding for 18 conservation districts as part of the Forestry Assistance Program.

Including the 50 graduates of the 149th Trooper Recruit School, there are approximately 1,145 troopers assigned statewide, and a total of 1,835 enlisted members in the MSP.

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50 troopers graduate, prepare to serve Michigan

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

LANSINGMichigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 50 state troopers who graduated this afternoon from the 149th Trooper Recruit School.During the ceremony in Lansing, Col. James F.

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