Gladwin is a rural town located in Mid Michigan, sometimes referred to as Northern Michigan. http://www.infomi.com/city/gladwin/ Lakes, rivers, streams and state land make this a desirable area for vacationers! And some of us who live here rarely leave ....... Grondins Hair Center offers friendly professional service and has reasonable prices. They take appointments and walk ins are always welcome! Service with a smile, and plenty of patience for smaller patrons with short attention spans! Rewarded with a red dum dum sucker for allowing a few strands of golden hair to be snipped off!  Ahhhhh, life is good........ For friendly, reliable, professional cosmetology services, please consider Grondins! For friendly, reliable, professional realtor services, please consider me! Marilyn Harrell... 12/05/2009

Gladwin, Michigan is located in Gladwin County in rural Northern Michigan.  Here you can expect lakes, state forests, downtown shopping and a small town atmosphere.  We are currently experiencing a buyers market!  There is a lot of inventory to choose from, much of which is the foreclosure (bank owned) inventory.  Interest rates are low and if you act now the first time home buyer tax credit of up to $8,000 is still in effect. No matter what type of market it is always in your best interest to get pre-approved by a lender before you begin viewing homes with your real estate agent.  This way you know: How much you can afford - you will have a price range and know what you are comfortable spending for your new home. Approximately what interest rate you can expect - the rate will change un... 10/19/2009

Smallwood Lake Riverfest August 29, 2009 Be part of the exciting events that will take place here in Gladwin County on August 29, 2009. It all starts at 8:00 AM and continues throughout the day and into the evening, ending with a firework display at dusk! Children's Fishing Contest - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM For kids under 17 in age, there will be a life vest and fishing pole available, along with two supervisors per boat. Prizes will be awarded for the most fish caught! There will be 1rst, 2nd and 3rd place winners! And a special prize to the young fisherman who brings in the longest fish! Kayak Race - 11:30 PM Singles only. Canoe Race - 1:00 PM Singles only. Canoe Race - 2:00 PM Doubles only (One adult over 18 and one child under 18). Canoe / Kayak Obstacle Course - 3:30 PM Doubles only (A... 08/22/2009

Gladwin County is located in rural Northern Michigan and is conveniently located within 3 hours of Detroit and 2-2.5 hours from Flint and Lansing making it easy to come "Up North" for the weekend.  But, we encourage you to stay longer, and after you visit this area you will want to spend much more time here!  An area that is popular for its scenic lakes (including Wixom Lake & Secord Lake), plentiful state land, quaint parks, Amish communities and down town shopping.  Gladwin County is primarily a second home/resort community.  We have real estate to accommodate every buyer from very affordable cabins to luxurious homes.  As a life long resident of Gladwin County I know the area well and I know the market even better!                                                                      ... 07/17/2009

Precious Baby Contest It's too late to enter your baby, newborn to 24 months, in the Precious Baby Contest, but it's not too late to vote! Check out all the cute baby pictures and vote for your favorite! AT THE RIGHT TO LIFE BOOTH at the Gladwin County Fair  June 22 - June 27'th The six babies with the most votes will receive prizes! FAIR VISITORS - IT's ONLY 1 CENT PER VOTE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED at 8:00 PM June 27'th 06/25/2009

Smallwood Lake camping lot for rent by the weekend, week or month. Bring your own camper and hook into the electric, well and septic. GREAT FISHING        NEAR STATELAND For availability and rate information Please contact          ANNIE LAWSON 989-426-1345          989-701-5601 Mention that you found it on the web!!!! Smallwood Lake is approximately 300 acres and is part of the Tittabawassee River system. You can boat North or South from this location between the Secord Lake Dam and the Smallwood Lake Dam. You cannot boat into either Secord Lake or Wixom Lake, however, both lakes have public boat launch sites so you are not restricted to just Smallwood Lake. Located in Gladwin County MICHIGAN Above lot is not for sale - rental only. TO BUY OR SELL LOTS, LAND or HOMES, please contact M... 06/15/2009

Smallwood Lake camping lot for rent by the weekend, week or month. Bring your own camper and hook into the electric, well and septic. GREAT FISHING NEAR STATELAND For availability and rate information Please contact ANNIE LAWSON 989-426-1345 989-701-5601 Mention that you found it on the web!!!! Smallwood Lake is approximately 300 acres and is part of the Tittabawassee River system. You can boat North or South from this location between the Secord Lake Dam and the Smallwood Lake Dam. You cannot boat into either Secord Lake or Wixom Lake, however, both lakes have public boat launch sites so you are not restricted to just Smallwood Lake. Located in Gladwin County MICHIGAN Above lot is not for sale - rental only. TO BUY OR SELL LOTS, LAND or HOMES, please contact Marilyn Harrell Realtor fo... 06/11/2009

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Gladwin High School Cafetorium General seats $6.00 Thursday May 21          7:00 PM Friday May 22               7:00 PM Saturday May 23          7:00 PM Sunday May 24             2:00 PM GLADWIN COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER TUESDAY EVE AT THE CAFETORIUM Doors open at 6:00 PM Admission $5.00 MAY 26                            7:00 PM Join the fun at Gladwin High School's Cafetorium.   05/20/2009

GLADWIN HIGH SCHOOL Sunday May 17, 2009 Choir Concert will be held at 2:00 PM Art show and Open house will be from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM The students artwork will be on display for you to admire. Imagination and creativity together result in fantastic works of art. Much time, practice and effort are put into the performance and the works of art on display and putting on the event. Come out and show the kids you care. Paintings and photos by Harrell (not on Display) 05/16/2009

Enjoy dance lessons this summer at the Gail Wildfong School of Dance Gladwin MI 48624 Monday Nights June 1 - July 6, 2009 For Ballroom Dancing 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM $90.00 Couple For Country Dancing 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM $35,00 per person (No partner needed) The teacher will be Vivian Stafford INFO / Registration Ureni Graveline 989-246-1099 It's time to get out and dance! You'll meet new people and have a lot of fun. 05/16/2009

SECORD LAKE RIVER OF FLAGS MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION Secord Lake Eagles FOC 3485 Lakeshore Drive Gladwin MI 48624 Memorial Service 1:00 PM including Taps and 21 Gun Salute Sunday May 24, 2009 Steak Dinner for Adults $8.00 Hotdog & Chips for Kids $1.50 Flags will be on Display honoring the veterans from Thursday May 21 - Tuesday May 26, 2009 Enjoy Secord Lake this Memorial Day Week End. Drive Safe 05/16/2009

RESULTS OF THE EASTER SUNDAY MUD BOG This row of trucks sits ready and waiting for the owners to take them out to play in the mud.  Two of the owners work out of state, and so the trucks sit waiting for the day.....  They did get to come home for Easter, and they did go the the RIDGE ROAD MUD BOG, also called the EASTER MUD BOG at 1400 Nettleton Rd in Gladwin MI ! When you live in a small town, everyone knows your name..... Upon entering the local party store, the clerk on duty greeted us by holding up the local newspaper and saying "Your kids are always getting themselves in the paper!" ( already had a copy of the paper! ) We were sure "STOKED" ! (That means excited, my teenage daughter would use that word)   Congrats Trista! Love you!   04/20/2009

1400 Nettleton Rd Gladwin Mi Gladwin Easter Saturday Bog April 11, 2009 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Hosted by the The BACK YARD MUDDERS 4X4 CLUB    Photos by Trista Harrell Holes for any kind of truck 40 acres to roam around on No fighting No glass bottles please No Quads You're all invited - Hope to see you there *CAMPING see www.wegotmud.com for more details 03/31/2009

You are invited! 9'th Annual Hotel Bar Charity Chili Cook-Off Date:       March 8, 2009 Where:    Hotel Bar in Gladwin When:      2:00 PM For:         Chili cook-off Cost:      $20 Entry fee 50% of the proceeds will go the the winner and 50% to I Care of Michigan. Public is welcome! Limit of only 12 entries It's really important to take note of community projects, especially when they are raising money for charities, or to help people right here in the community. For more information call Mike or Jan 989-426-9961 03/06/2009

If you are looking for a safe, clean,  and fun vacation for your pets you should investigate  2 Cann Dog Boarding,   proprietors Evert & LuAnn Cann.    The love of animals is evident in the well thought out planning and developing of the resort like home away from home for man's best friend that LuAnn & Evert have built. 'Queen' as our dog Maggie is affectionately called by LuAnn definitely has been treated like a queen by her family of royals here at home as well as away.  I must say she gets the royal treatment when she frequents their spa like establishment.  From time of arrival to time of departure her stay is one of socializing, exercising (hiking and swimming) and a day of beauty shampoo,  shave,  and a manicure.  Not to mention she has her own private suite for her over night st... 02/15/2009

February 24 is Paczki day at the Blue Ribbon Bakery in downtown Gladwin.   Make sure you put in your order ahead of time to insure you and your family will enjoy your favorite Paczki flavor and not be disappointed when the big day arrives. Phone in your orders to 989-426-1613. You'll find Paczki's throughout stores and bakeries in Gladwin, but in this person's opinion Blue Ribbon is hands down one of the freshest and best in the area. In a previous post an announcement was made of their move into town in The Blue Ribbon Bakery Has a New Address. So order your favorite Paczki's or just stop in for lunch and allow yourself a fabulous mouth watering treat. You can tell Beth Heintz and the girls Sue said hello and enjoy Paczki Day with many of our sweet tooth friends in Gladwin.        Blu... 02/11/2009

Gladwin Counties Carriage Festival Grand Promenade Parade 2008 enjoyed by all in spite of the rain.  It rained the day before and shown a rainbow over Gladwin for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  The rain stopped long enough (and the sun shown) for the parade to proceed from downtown Gladwin to the Fairgrounds the next day. Tickets for admission to the Fairgrounds and more activities were $2.00 for adults and children were admitted free. Carriages were numbered and judged by those who watched the parade and chose to participate in the judging by ballot.  Plans for next year's parade and festival are already underway.  The parade proceeded from Cedar Ave. in downtown Gladwin to the Gladwin County Fairgrounds.  News 5 announced the event all weekend long.  There were many events for families to e... 08/16/2008

Half way between West Branch and Gladwin you will find the Best Kept Secret in Mid-Michigan.  That is how this 4000 Acre complex has been aptly described known as Sugar Springs. There is a wide range of cottages,  year-round homes,  and camping lots available.  An upscale community with it's thousand acres of all-sports lakes, 18-hole championship golf course and the Hearth Restaurant,  Clubhouse and Pro-shop.  Swim year-round at the indoor Olympic sized pool or enjoy a game of Tennis.  There are 15 beach clubs, and the campground nestled away in the woods near the Activities Building where wildlife abounds.  A turf air strip is also available for you fliers. Two and a half hours from Detroit metropolitan area makes this a great weekend getaway or your home away from home. 08/03/2008

The amazing Secord Lake waterway is a 2200 acre, all-sports, dammed up Tittabawassee River at the top of the waterway that flows from Secord Lake to 230 acre Smallwood Lake to 2200+ acre Wixom Lake to Sanford Lake that flows into Midland and continues from there.Secord Lake has 2 marinas, a party store, The Secord Eagles and The Lost Arrow Resort where you can dock your boat and fine dine or just enjoy pizza and pop on the outdoor patio. Secord Lake has over 90 miles of shoreline and travels in and out of state land and and has plenty of sandy,  beachy areas and quiet spots for family and friends to enjoy. Located half way between West Branch and Gladwin.  West Branch sports a  new hospital, new Wal-mart Supercenter, and a Tanger 31 Outlet Mall.  Gladwin is host to over 50 lakes and acr... 08/03/2008

Despite what people read or hear in Michigan.  Sugar Springs is still experiencing some growth.   Several new homes this past year and new people researching and moving to Sugar Springs for it's fun and lifestyle.Sugar Springs offers many activities, golf, boating, two all sports lakes, walking/hiking trails, restaurant/bar, beach clubs and a campground.  You can even camp on your own lot from April thru October.  It is a great place for getaways and retirement.     Located in the heart of Michigan, Gladwin County, just 2-1/2 hours from Detroit.     04/14/2008