Life in Gladwin

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Many times, in the New Testament, when people encounter Jesus, they want him to stay with them, and he does, even if it is for just a relatively short time. One of these incidents is when Jesus asks the Samaritan woman at the well for a drink of water. I think most of us know the story.

Preventing animal cruelty: You can make a difference

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Preventing animal cruelty: You can make a difference

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: It seems like every day I see another news story about animals being rescued from terrible situations: hoarding, breeding mills and so on. I want to help, but I can’t keep animals due to my apartment building’s rules.What can I do? I’m tired of feeling helpless. -- Macy G.

Volunteers needed for Cedar River Stream Sampling

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Volunteers needed for Cedar River Stream Sampling

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

GLADWINVolunteers are needed for Little Forks Conservancy’s Cedar River stream sampling event on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This long-running project uses aquatic macroinvertebrates – animals without a backbone that can be seen with the naked eye – to help assess water quality in the river.

DEMS TRAVEL TO CONVENTION

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DEMS TRAVEL TO CONVENTION

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

JAG Motorcoach out of Gladwin transported Northern Democrats (above) to the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) endorsement convention in Detroit from West Branch Sunday at the Huntington Center (former Cobo Hall).

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SECORD DAM DIKE CREW

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SECORD DAM DIKE CREW

Bob Frei

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Many of the clearest images we have of the buildings and events before the 1960s come from photo postcards. Itinerant photographers would come to the area, snap some photos, then make prints the size of standard postcards.

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BAC hosting area artists show

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Activity Center (BAC) located at 107 Tonkin Street is hosting the Annual Spring Show & Sale for area artists on Saturday, April 25.

Stewardship Series event with Little Forks Conservancy

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Stewardship Series event with Little Forks Conservancy

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy announces their upcoming 2026 Stewardship Series event, “How to Plant and Care for Trees”, on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their Three Ponds nature preserve.

The Gladwin Library Main Branch is located at 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

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Beginning and experienced genealogists invited to join

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYNew beginners and experienced family tree climbers – known as genealogists – are welcomed to visit, learn, do research, or join the Gladwin County Genealogical Society, Inc. (GCGS) at the Gladwin District Library, 402 James Robertson Drive in Gladwin.

Wandering with the Birds

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

There is a small window of time each evening when a strange little bird performs an amazing display flight, which some actually call a Sky Dance. Perhaps the dancer is shy, because he only takes the dance floor when the day’s light has almost faded completely away.

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Beaverton Community Supper slated

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BEAVERTONE agle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m.This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.

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