Pets in history: Heroic dogs and cats

DEAR PAW’S CORNER:Thank you for discussing war dogs and their service with our armed forces. Can you highlight some non-military canine heroes, too? -- Jim F., San Diego DEAR JIM: Absolutely! Dogs have been performing heroic feats for as long as they’ve been our companions.

Lynn Morgan to judge artist guild exhibition

GLADWINFor 26 years the Gladwin Area Artist Guild has enjoyed celebrating the art created by its members with an exhibition and sale that is free and open to the public. This year will continue that artful tradition on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept.

Developmental assets spotlight

HARRISONBeing a teen is hard.There are so many moving parts that help or hinder the development of the adult they are to become.If you could do one small thing that would help to influence a youth’s development in a positive, constructive way, would you?

2025 Congressional App Challenge open

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites students in Michigan’s Second Congressional District to enter the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. To enter the contest, students can work on their own, or in a group of up to four students, to create an original app of their choosing.

Iridescent Glass

In the late 19th century, interior decorator Louis Comfort Tiffany was in search of new colors to use in his leaded glass windows. He hired glassmaker Arthur J. Nash to make iridescent glass. The company was producing iridescent vases and accessories by 1894.

May I Walk With You

It is that time of year again when anyone engaged in agriculture, whether farming, gardening or visiting fruit and vegetable markets, begins to harvest the fruit of their work. Already, the peaches are about ready to pick.

DALMAC cyclists ready for annual ride from Lansing to Mackinac City

LANSINGNearly 1,000 cyclists from Michigan and across the country begin the epic annual ride Wednesday, Aug. 27, from East Lansing ending in Mackinaw City over Labor Day weekend. DALMAC is sponsored by the Tri-County Bicycle Association of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties.

GAFT comedy auditions

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre’s (GAFT) next audition will be for the comedy, “The Curious Savage,” directed by Al Hawley.They will be held Monday, Aug. 25; Tuesday, Aug. 26; and Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the GAFT building (next to Mario’s Restaurant).

50TH REUNION

The Gladwin High School Class of 1975 held their 50th class reunion at Riverwalk Place last Saturday with 65 mates attending. Some from California, Texas, Arizona, and Montana!

GLADWIN GATHERING

The City of Gladwin hosted “Gladwin Gathers” Saturday evening at City Park for the first time. Family-friendly events were held and plans were made for the next time.