When to stop hiking with your dog

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently read an article about a hiker who noticed another hiker’s dog limping badly on a backwoods trail. The dog’s paws were a mess, with long nails and pads that were scraped and tender.

The Abbott Brothers

GLADWINThe last concert of the Thursdays in the City Summer Series will feature, The Abbott Brothers, who will be playing at Char Stonehouse, 500 W. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin, on Sept. 3, 7-9 p.m.This group from St.Louis, Michigan plays a mixture of country and southern rock! A band with a big sound!

Author Craig Johnson coming to Clare in October

CLAREPere Marquette District Library is excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson to Clare on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Ideal Theater, 607 N. McEwan St., Clare, Michigan.

Hospice of Gladwin Area Service of Remembrance

GLADWINHospice of Gladwin Area invites you, your family, and friends to attend a special non-denominational memorial service in honor of loved ones.This meaningful event offers an opportunity for remembrance and reflection within a supportive community setting.

Veterans on the road again

The government is calling on veterans to consider careers in commercial trucking with the creation of the Freedom Haulers initiative, a new effort to help veterans move into civilian driving jobs.

Thank you, Gladwin Fire Department

We are truly blessed and grateful to the Gladwin Firefighters Association for choosing Hospice of Gladwin Area at this year’s golf outing!What a beautiful day it was on Sunday, Aug. 23!

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | HOTEL GRAHAM

When modern drivers pass an Amish horse and buggy, they often view it as a direct window into 19th-century travel. In reality, modern horse-drawn travel is exponentially faster and easier than anything early settlers experienced.

Gladwin artists group hosts annual fall show

GLADWIN COUNTYThe members of Gladwin Area Artists Group have hosted a Fall Art Show & Sale open to viewing by the public at no charge for over 20 years.

Author Craig Johnson coming to Clare in October

CLAREPere Marquette District Library is excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson to Clare on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Ideal Theater, 607 N. McEwan St., Clare, Michigan.

The Pub Runners

GLADWINThe Pub Runners will perform at Thursdays in the City, on Aug. 27, at the Riverwalk Patio from 7-9 p.m.The Pub Runners performance includes Irish music and humor, sing-a-longs and stories as well as folk songs from North America.