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Developmental assets spotlight

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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

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2025 Congressional App Challenge open

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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.

To a bottle collector, iridescence is a kind of damage. In the world of art glass, especially Tiffany’s, it’s an extremely desirable decoration.

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Iridescent Glass

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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.

BY DANIEL FACHTING

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May I Walk With You

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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.

FOUR-DAY WEST

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DALMAC cyclists ready for annual ride from Lansing to Mackinac City

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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

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GAFT comedy auditions

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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

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50TH REUNION

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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

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GLADWIN GATHERING

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN CLASS OF 1929

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN CLASS OF 1929

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Perhaps this photo will spark some conversations. Gladwin High School’s class of 1929. These folks were born about 1911, so it is safe to say you can’t go ask what they remember. But many of the more experienced readers might have vivid recollections of them.

Paint the Pavement brightens street corner

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Paint the Pavement brightens street corner

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

GLADWINThe Northern Michigan Alliance for Children hosted a Paint the Pavement event in Gladwin for the first time Thursday.

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