Life in Gladwin

SCOUT RECEIVES DAR CERTIFICATE

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

On June 22, 2025 at the Boy Scout Meeting at the Clare Methodist Church, a Daughters of the American Revolution US Flag Award Certificate was presented to Matthew Firman for his 2025 Eagle Scout Project.

ANNIVERSARY

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Happy 50th Anniversary Dallas and Lora (Goodwin) Earl. They were married on July 12, 1975. Dallas and Lora will be celebrating July 13, 2025, with family and friends. If you would like to send cards or well wishes they may be sent to P.O. Box 565, Gladwin, MI 48624.

Tons of summer fun at the GCDL

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYYour local library is the place to be this summer, and the rest of the year too!

This art nouveau charger was made by the famous German ceramic company Mettlach in the Jugendstil style of the early 20th century. AUCTIONS AT SHOWPLACE

Art Nouveau

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

With its soft colors, flower motifs and asymmetrical twining lines, this ceramic charger, made circa 1900, fits right into the art nouveau movement. However, when it sold for $2,500 at Auctions at Showplace, it was described as “Jugendstil.

Wildlife change – and don’t change – on tiny Lake Huron island

Eric Freedman

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

LANSINGIn nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century.And a lot can stay the same.That includes the disappearance and appearance of wildlife species.

Conservation District events

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

GLADWINThe Conservation District has a number of free summer events coming up soon.■ Gladwin City Park Restoration Work Day will take place on Monday, July 14, from 9-11 a.m. at the Ridley Trailhead, S. River Rd., 0.

Master Gardeners Garden Tour 2025

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners and Friends is presenting Garden Tour 2025 featuring gardens in the Beaverton area Thursday, July 17, from 1-7 p.m. There are seven stops on the tour.Sugarbeet Blooms & Bridal will be our host stop with light refreshments and restrooms available.

Pictured are GAFT summer theater workshop participants.

GAFT Summer Youth Theatre Camp held

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre, GAFT, hosted a theatre workshop for youngsters seven to 12 from four different towns in June after schools let out for the summer.

Parade participants are pictured at the June 28 event.

Pride March and Gathering

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

GLADWINGladwin County Pride hosted its fourth Pride March and Gathering on Saturday, June 28, starting at 11 am. LGBTQIA+ folx and allies were invited to gather at 11 a.m. for sign decorating, face painting and an information fair.Around 12 p.m., readings and remarks were shared by K.T.

Conservation District has big plans for upcoming events

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

GLADWINWith the first River Race of Two Cities in the rearview mirror, the Friends of the Gladwin County Conservation District gathered for Thursday’s monthly meeting to look back briefly and look ahead to next year’s event.

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