Life in Gladwin

The cover of “Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan” features a teenage Ernest Hemingway. WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Book explores Hemingway’s experiences ‘up north’

Julia Belden

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LANSINGLong before he became one of America’s most beloved authors, Ernest Hemingway found solace and inspiration in Northern Michigan’s pristine environment.Hemingway’s Up North connection is detailed in Michael Federspiel’s “Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan,” (Wayne State University Press, $39.99).

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Food distribution at Christ the King

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe GBCFD will be hosting it’s next distribution on March 21, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.

Sons of the American Legion to meet

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Sons of the American Legion to meet

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6 p.m.

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

As I was speaking with some friends about being religious a few questions came to mind. The first was that while you can ask Jesus to be and the Lord and Savior of your life, can you ask Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of another person.My friend said quite positively that we could.

Little Forks Conservancy hosts volunteer open house

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Little Forks Conservancy hosts volunteer open house

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

MIDLANDThe Little Forks Conservancy is hosting a volunteer open house on March 5 from 5-7 p.m. at Pizza Sam’s to talk with individuals about how they can get involved in local conservation efforts with the conservancy.

Toy poodle barks almost nonstop

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Toy poodle barks almost nonstop

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 6-month-old toy poodle, “Jenks,” is incredibly cute, but he has a sharp, loud bark for such a little guy -- and he barks almost nonstop when we’re home. I know anxiety is an issue with many small breeds, and I’m wondering how I can best address this.

This year’s contestants are (back step): Audrey Andrist, Isabelle Dodman; (second step): Jordyn Schultz, Freya Wood; (third step): Braylin Orton; (fourth step): Audrey Schmidt, Brenna Randle; (front step): Ansley Mausolf, Sayde Woodruff.

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Miss Gladwin County gala set for March 7

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe 2026 Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program Fundraising Gala will be held March 7, 4 p.m., at Riverwalk Place.The event is an annual fundraiser to raise scholarship dollars for young women who will serve as ambassadors for the community.

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Beaverton Community Supper

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Wednesday, March 4, 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. The next supper is March 9.This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend.

Second amendment no longer trampled

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Second amendment no longer trampled

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

For the first time in three decades, the VA will no longer assist the FBI in depriving veterans of their right to own firearms.This is a very big deal.

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