Life in Gladwin

The Blue Water Bridge connects Port Huron, Michigan, with Sarnia, Ontario. PURE MICHIGAN

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As fewer Canadians visit Michigan, tourism agencies redirect their marketing

Lillian Williams

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

LANSINGAfter a sharp decline in Canadian visitors in 2025, Michigan tourist destinations find themselves focusing on attracting other visitors.According to Visit Detroit, Canadian tourism to Southeast Michigan decreased by about 30 percent last year.

Thank you to our community

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Thank you to our community

Ty Anderson

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The organizers of the 2026 Ty Anderson Memorial Ice Fishing Derby would like to extend a sincere thank you to our incredible community for the overwhelming support of this year’s tournament.

Brian Gordon

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Brian Gordon to receive MHSAA Hampton Award

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

EAST LANSINGAs athletic director at Novi High School a decade ago, Brian Gordon helped Michigan become a national leader in growing Special Olympics Unified Sports for students with intellectual disabilities.

Community events

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Community events

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Weekly meetings and events■ Al Anon – 10 a.m., St.Paul’s Episcopal Church, Gladwin.■ Grief counseling second and fourth Monday at 1 p.m. Hockaday Community Church.■ Al-Anon meetings Tuesday’s, from 10-11 a.m., at Church of Christ, Grout St., Gladwin 989-295-1483, Sue.

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

River Race of Two Cities registration now open to paddlers

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River Race of Two Cities registration now open to paddlers

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

GLADWINRegistration for the 2026 River Race of Two Cities is now open. Whether you may be a casual, amateur, or professional paddler, they’ve got you covered.Join them for a 12.5 mile canoe/kayak marathon on the Cedar River!

Wandering with the Birds

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Last week I wrote about a day recently spent birding in the Miami area looking for various exotic (introduced, nonnative) birds.The following morning, my friend Gavin and I headed north from his home in Palm Beach towards the north central part of the Sunshine State.

GJHS Science Olympiad Team qualifies for state tournament on April 25

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GJHS Science Olympiad Team qualifies for state tournament on April 25

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

GLADWINCongratulations to the Gladwin Junior High School (GJHS) Science Olympiad team who competed at their regional meet on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Mid Michigan College in Mount Pleasant. Medals were awarded in 23 different events.

Do you have GHS game film?

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Do you have GHS game film?

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Ted Redman, a 1966 graduate of Gladwin High School, is trying to find game film from football and basketball games from 1964-1966. He can be contacted at: retired0814@gmail. com.

La Compagnie

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Celtic and French Canadian music featured in Standish

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

STANDISHBack by popular demand, La Compagnie will perform for the second Sunday’s season finale concert on Sunday, March 8, 8-2 p.m., at the Northeast Art Center, located at the corner of Grove Street Rd. and US-23, 1/2 mile north of the Standish traffic light.

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