Life in Gladwin

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 16, 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.
GAFT to present The Addams Family Musical

GAFT to present The Addams Family Musical

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GAFT to present The Addams Family Musical

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is pleased to be continuing its summer musical tradition with The Addams Family Musical being performed Thursday, July 17; Friday, July 18; and Saturday, July 19, at the Gladwin High School auditorium at 7 p.m.
DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

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DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
LANSINGJoin the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offering in-person opportunities for more than 2,000 students to obtain a hunter safety education certificate.
First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

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Gallery invites all to view Fine Art Show

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
WEST BRANCHEven for some members of West Branch Creative Arts Association at Fourth Street Artists Gallery, it is hard to believe the 2025 Fine Art Show on exhibit until July 19 is the 47th such art experience their organization has hosted. The gallery at 124 N.
First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

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Gallery invites all to view Fine Art Show

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
WEST BRANCHEven for some members of West Branch Creative Arts Association at Fourth Street Artists Gallery, it is hard to believe the 2025 Fine Art Show on exhibit until July 19 is the 47th such art experience their organization has hosted. The gallery at 124 N.

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A.R.K. Wildlife EXPO July 19

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
ST. HELENThe Association to Rescue Kritters (A.R.K.) is hosting a Wildlife EXPO on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds between the Houghton Lake Public Library and Bobcat Stadium.
JACK STEYER REMEMBERED AT BEAVERTON PARADE

JACK STEYER REMEMBERED AT BEAVERTON PARADE

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JACK STEYER REMEMBERED AT BEAVERTON PARADE

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jack Steyer loved driving his classic cars in Beaverton’s parades throughout the years and, on Friday, his Ford Mustang made an appearance in honor of the former city councilman, who passed away at age 86 on July 1.
The former Gladwin County Courthouse.

The former Gladwin County Courthouse.

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Gladwin County Courthouse history

Bob Frei
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Gladwin’s original courthouse has a lot of stories behind it.It was built in the new village of Cedar as one of the very first buildings in the town that would later be called Gladwin.When J. S.
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 9, 2025
As I settled into my “Comfy Chair,” I was a bit frustrated because I couldn’t use one of my dozens of comfy blankets. I have one for almost every holiday and time of year. I don’t have one on a day like today – it’s extremely hot and humid!
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