Life in Gladwin

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Comedy Night to support Sacred Heart Mission July 12

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWINOn July 12, there will be a comedy show at the Knights of Columbus, 751 M-18 in Gladwin.This event will be sponsored by the Wiggins Lake Property Owners Association, presented by Motown Mark Dabiero, and featuring Ron Rigby, Matt Conn, and Audrey Mistor.

Help for homeless veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Organizations across the country that help homeless veterans are set to share in grants that total $42 million. Each grant, if approved, can be worth as much as $500,000 and will fund them for two years, beginning in October.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | MILLARD’S STAR THEATER

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | MILLARD’S STAR THEATER

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | MILLARD’S STAR THEATER

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
BOB FREIGLADWIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYThe second iteration of Gladwin’s Star Theater building began when a crew of 10 men started construction of the new building in the middle of April, 1935. They built the walls and roof around the old building while it remained open and showing films.
Pictured in back row, left to right: Gordon Seipke, Marian Doede, Lillie Fischer, Emma Sherman, Olive Flach, Alferdo Pero, Irene Cuddie, and Otto Sherman; back row, left to right: Helen Peck, Walter Gertz, Gus Dombroske, Clarence Doede, Henry Winkler, Carl Fischer, and Edna Zeitz. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ELFIEDA GATZ

Pictured in back row, left to right: Gordon Seipke, Marian Doede, Lillie Fischer, Emma Sherman, Olive Flach, Alferdo Pero, Irene Cuddie, and Otto Sherman; back row, left to right: Helen Peck, Walter Gertz, Gus Dombroske, Clarence Doede, Henry Winkler, Carl Fischer, and Edna Zeitz. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ELFIEDA GATZ

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SHERMAN DISTRICT #2

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
BOB FREIGLADWIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYGladwin County has been blessed to have several people who have, over the years, both saved and shared photos from earlier times. This photo comes courtesy of several of those people over the years.

Estate Planning seminar July 9

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWINAn Estate Planning seminar will be held on July 9, 1 p.m., at Antler Arms, located at 215 S. Antler St. in Gladwin, in the dining center. Topics will include avoiding scams, wills versus trusts, powers of attorney, Lady Bird deeds, and strategies for avoiding probate.
NEM Hall of Fame Baseball Inductees for 2025, are pictured left to right: Tony Windt, Gary Ozier (accepting posthumous award for Sid Wolfgang, Frank Gawlik (accepting posthumous award for Jim DeWalt), 97-year-old Don Armstrong with bat and plaque, William J. Carstens III accepting posthumous award for Cal Carstens, and Joe Pilot. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JACKIE CARSTENS

NEM Hall of Fame Baseball Inductees for 2025, are pictured left to right: Tony Windt, Gary Ozier (accepting posthumous award for Sid Wolfgang, Frank Gawlik (accepting posthumous award for Jim DeWalt), 97-year-old Don Armstrong with bat and plaque, William J. Carstens III accepting posthumous award for Cal Carstens, and Joe Pilot. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JACKIE CARSTENS

Northeast Michigan Baseball Reunion and Hall of Fame Induction

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
PINCONNINGThe Northeast Michigan (NEM) baseball league hosted its 29th Annual Reunion on June 22, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Cheese House in Pinconning, Michigan.Approximately 120 persons attended this year’s reunion.The NEM baseball league began in 1916 and lasted until 1986.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
One sleepy evening, i was settled into my “comfy chair,” the television was on, and i was listening to a show and intensely studying my eyelids when i was abruptly jarred out of my relaxation; i heard a mosquito buzzing around my ear!
PIANO RECITAL HELD

PIANO RECITAL HELD

PIANO RECITAL HELD

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Congratulations to the piano students of Gail Wildfong School of Dance on completing a full school year of piano lessons and a beautiful piano recital this past May. Students are pictured after their recital held at Christ the King Church.
D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

D.A.R.E. annual show slated for August 23

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. Program is proud to announce that singer/songwriters Tess Frizzell and Bobby Tomberlin will headline the annual summertime country music show.Tomberlin is a multi-nominated Country Music Association songwriter.
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