Life in Gladwin

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Iwas expecting the heat we’ve been recently experiencing, but I was taken by surprise on Wednesday when I saw the haze. Sometimes we get hazy skies in the early morning or late evening and my guess is that it is foggy.This was different. It was at 2 p.m. in the afternoon.
Mount Fuji may be in the background of this paneled screen, but its size and iconic appearance make its impact enormous. TREMONT AUCTIONS

Mount Fuji may be in the background of this paneled screen, but its size and iconic appearance make its impact enormous. TREMONT AUCTIONS

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Mountain art

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A ugust 11 is Mountain Day in Japan.It was first officially observed in 2016, but mountains have held extremely important roles in Japanese art and culture for much longer. Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, is one of the country’s most celebrated sights.
HOSPICE DUCK RACE A BIG SUCCESS

HOSPICE DUCK RACE A BIG SUCCESS

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HOSPICE DUCK RACE A BIG SUCCESS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The 36th Annual Great Cedar River Duck Race was held Saturday to benefit Hospice of Gladwin Area.
Street Fest attendees helping to finish the mural on the Edward Jones Financial Advisory building on Cedar Ave. GLADWIN

Street Fest attendees helping to finish the mural on the Edward Jones Financial Advisory building on Cedar Ave. GLADWIN

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Pros, public make a mark on the mural

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Artists and non-artists alike grabbed brushes and small cans of paint Saturday to take part in the creation of the new mural being created on the east wall of the Edward Jones Financial Advisory building on Cedar Ave.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON SOLDIER BOY WRITES FROM RUSSIA

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON SOLDIER BOY WRITES FROM RUSSIA

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON SOLDIER BOY WRITES FROM RUSSIA

Bob Frei
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Waldo Glidden’s letter, at right, was published in the July 3, 1919 issue of the Gladwin County Record – 107 years ago. In researching Waldo’s military service, we learned about one of the most unusual military expeditions ever undertaken.
Registration now open for the second annual Pedal to Pines

Registration now open for the second annual Pedal to Pines

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Registration now open for the second annual Pedal to Pines

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
MIDLANDRegistration is open for the second annual Pedal to Pines event on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 6-9 p.m. Little Forks Conservancy and Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail will host a bike ride, guided hike, followed by an ice cream social, courtesy of Cottage Creamery.
Marsh Wren

Marsh Wren

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
There is no “closed season” for birding. Sure, most Michigan birders would tell you that May is the prime month, and there are other key birding seasons during the year, but most birders I know head out birding throughout the year.
Veterans Benefits Fair slated July 16

Veterans Benefits Fair slated July 16

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Veterans Benefits Fair slated July 16

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
CLARE COUNTYThe Mid Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair will take place on July, 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CTE John C. Magnus Center located at 3200 S. Clare Ave. in Harrison.
Garden Tour 2026

Garden Tour 2026

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Garden Tour 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners & Friends presents Garden Tour 2026, Woods & Water Throughout Grout Township, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1-6 p.m.There are six stops on the tour. Limelight Studios will be the host stop with gardening information and beautiful gardens to tour.
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