Life in Gladwin

2025 Congressional App Challenge open

2025 Congressional App Challenge open

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2025 Congressional App Challenge open

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites students in Michigan’s Second Congressional District to enter the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. To enter the contest, students can work on their own, or in a group of up to four students, to create an original app of their choosing.
D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

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D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. Program is proud to announce that singer/ songwriters Tess Frizzell and Bobby Tomberlin will headline the annual summertime country music show.The show is Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Final scene in Act One of The Addams Family Musical, “Full Disclosure.”

Final scene in Act One of The Addams Family Musical, “Full Disclosure.”

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GAFT’s The Addams Family a success

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYAline goes, “It’s family first, and family last…” from “When You’re An Addams” in Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre’s (GAFT) performance of The Addams Family Musical.
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, July 23, 2025
It was a beautiful summer morning, the dew point was 98 percent, and the grass and flowers shimmered in the morning sunlight. I sipped my morning protein coffee and contemplated my schedule for the day. First up, take a nap! Then have lunch and take a nap, then have dinner and take a nap, perfect!
Art glass collectors are often buzzing about the Daum glassworks in France. The quality of the glass and the beauty and detail of its decorations bring high prices at auction. MORPHY AUCTIONS

Art glass collectors are often buzzing about the Daum glassworks in France. The quality of the glass and the beauty and detail of its decorations bring high prices at auction. MORPHY AUCTIONS

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Art glass

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Bees are native to every continent on Earth except Antarctica. With their prevalence in nature and their benefits to humans, in the forms of pollinating plants and producing honey, it’s no wonder they are often seen in decorative arts.
Retired School Personnel to meet July 28

Retired School Personnel to meet July 28

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Retired School Personnel to meet July 28

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.On July 28 at 8:45 a.m.
The Gladwin Department of Public Works is located at 201 South State Street in Gladwin.

The Gladwin Department of Public Works is located at 201 South State Street in Gladwin.

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Gladwin County Household hazardous Waste Day Aug. 9

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYHousehold hazardous Waste Collection Day will take place on Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Department of Public Works located at 201 South State Street in Gladwin.

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Allowed items:Antifreeze Auto polishes and wax Auto batteries Battery acid Motor oil Oil filters Spray paint Tires (four per household/off rim) Transmission fluid Ant poisons Bug Sprays Fertilizers Insecticides Poisoned baits Weed killer Ammonia products Bleaches Drain cleaners Floor wax Furniture...
Conservation District events

Conservation District events

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Conservation District events

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
GLADWINThe Conservation District has a number of free summer events coming up soon.■ Family Outdoors Day & Nature Journaling Workshop will take place on Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nature Journaling Workshop at 12 p.m., at the Buckeye Trailhead, 2242 S. River Rd.
Hummingbirds are back in Michigan for the summer, and planting native flowers could attract them to your backyard. PAUL COOK/UNSPLAS

Hummingbirds are back in Michigan for the summer, and planting native flowers could attract them to your backyard. PAUL COOK/UNSPLAS

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Planting native flowers this summer could bring hummingbirds

Clara Lincolnhol
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
LANSINGLindsey Kerr with Michigan State University Extension said hummingbirds like trumpet-shaped flowers because they can stick their beaks into the plant to eat the nectar.Native flowers like columbine, cardinal flower, bee balm and hairy beardtongue are good options, she said.
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