Life in Gladwin

Victorian English majolica maker George Jones decorated this platter with English Christmas symbols that may be unfamiliar to Americans, but still have the spirit of the holiday. STRAWSER AUCTION GROUP

Exclusive Subscriber Content

English Christmas

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

With its rings of holly branches, this majolica platter carries the spirit of Christmas. And with its $7,735 sale price at Strawser Auction Group, it’s certainly something to celebrate!

Wandering with the Birds

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Wandering with the Birds

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comMost people are familiar with bird migration – the spring movement of birds from their southerly wintering grounds to their northerly breeding grounds, and the return trip in the fall.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Michigan Adoption Day celebrated newly adoptive families in November

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

LANSINGIn honor of Michigan Adoption Day, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is celebrating the life-changing impact of adoption by honoring the many loving families who open their hearts and homes to children in need of a permanent home.Courts statewide, in partnership...

May I Walk With You

Exclusive Subscriber Content

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Ever been asked why someone might worship God? Why would anyone want to worship Jesus? St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians (Colossians 1:12-20) offers some reasons.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

A guide to dining out for the holidays

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

For some people there is no better way to celebrate the holidays than to spend time with friends and loved ones around the dinner table. Although cooking and dining at home are popular this time of year, some celebrants may not have the time or the inclination to host the holidays at home.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

82nd Annual Sausage Sauerkraut Supper a success

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Abig “Thank You” to all our loyal and faithful customers for coming to the 82nd Annual Our Savior Lutheran Church Sausage and Sauerkraut Supper in Gladwin. Once again, the meal included Take-Outs and Buffet Inside Dining to the delight of 1244 guests.”

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Gladwin Goodfellows Holiday Campaign

News Staff

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.

Gladwin Area Community Band to perform Dec. 14

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Gladwin Area Community Band to perform Dec. 14

News Staff

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.

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

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.The parking lot was manned by volunteers directing heavy traffic at the Sacred Heart Activity Center on Saturday...

UP A TREE

Exclusive Subscriber Content

UP A TREE

News Staff

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.

Subscribe to