Life in Gladwin

Sophia Dillon and Ava Adame: Kristina Garafalo Memorial Scholarship.

Sophia Dillon and Ava Adame: Kristina Garafalo Memorial Scholarship.

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GWSD students earn scholarships

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
GLADWINThe Gail Wildfong School of Dance (GWSD) recently held its 44th annual dance recital this past June at Gladwin High School.
Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYAll U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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MARSP to meet

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will be meeting on July 27, 2026, at the Gladwin Church of Christ fellowship hall for social time and work bee at 10 a.m., a business meeting at 10:30 a.m., a program at 11 a.m., and lunch at 11:30 a.m.
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 22, 2026
Ilooked at the clock, it was 1 p.m., and I determined I had time for a quick afternoon nap. My family is coming over for a BBQ later; summer cooking outdoors is in full swing! I will need my strength to cook on the grill.
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

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Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Gray fox and red fox comparison: Gray fox (top) and red fox (bottom). Gray foxes are generally smaller than red foxes, with salt-and-pepper gray fur and a black stripe down the tail, and have shorter legs. Unlike red foxes, gray foxes are skilled climbers and can climb trees to escape predators or search for food.

Gray fox and red fox comparison: Gray fox (top) and red fox (bottom). Gray foxes are generally smaller than red foxes, with salt-and-pepper gray fur and a black stripe down the tail, and have shorter legs. Unlike red foxes, gray foxes are skilled climbers and can climb trees to escape predators or search for food.

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Michigan has two fox species. Have you seen the gray one?

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
LANSINGWhile the red fox is familiar to many Michiganders, a smaller, more elusive relative – the gray fox – also calls our state home, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hoping you can help pinpoint where this secretive species resides.
Planetarium to celebrate first manned lunar landing

Planetarium to celebrate first manned lunar landing

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Planetarium to celebrate first manned lunar landing

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
UNIVERSITY CENTERThe Delta College Planetarium will celebrate the anniversary of the first manned lunar landing with a free event dedicated to Earth’s closest celestial neighbor.The Observe the Moon Family Night will take place Friday, July 24 beginning at 6 p.m.
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

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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.
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