Life in Gladwin

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

On Saturday morning, after waking from my morning nap in my “Comfy Chair”, I decided to tackle the daunting task of cleaning the barbecue grill early, as friends were coming over for hamburgers later.

Photos of a black bear in Clinton County from summer 2024 were recently found on remote trail cameras. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JEN OWEN

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Michigan black bears move south

Gray Longcore

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

LANSING“ There’s bears here?”That was a common response this spring to the first public display of photos of a black bear taken from trail cameras just a half-hour drive from downtown Lansing.

Conservation District events

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Conservation District events

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

GLADWINThe Conservation District has a number of free summer events coming up soon.■ Grow & Grill with MyMichigan Health will take place on Thursday, July 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the GCD Community Garden, 145 Clendening Rd.

MUSIC MINISTRY SLATED

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MUSIC MINISTRY SLATED

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

John and Kate Music Ministry will take place at the Wagarville Community Christian Church, 2478 Wagarville Road, on July 20, starting at 9:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service.

Tons of summer fun at the GCDL

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Tons of summer fun at the GCDL

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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

The family of Lynn and Linda Morgan is delighted to announce their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on July 17, 1965 in Gladwin at the First United Methodist Church. The couple have three children Jodi (Courtney) Lee of Sanford, Eric (Lanette) Morgan of Gladwin and Jakie (Scott Jiggins) Conahan of Midland. They have been blessed with eight grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. May their love story continue to inspire us all.

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ANNIVERSARIES

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

ANNIVERSARIES

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

According to the book, The Soul Also Keep the Score, the author quotes a prayer by St. Ignatius of Loyola called the Suscipe.Many people, not just the Jesuits, pray this prayer daily in their attempt to become the people that God calls them to be. Here goes.

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

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

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 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.The show is Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 7 p.m.

GAFT to present The Addams Family Musical

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GAFT to present The Addams Family Musical

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is pleased to be continuing its summer musical tradition with The Addams Family Musical being performed Thursday, July 17; Friday, July 18; and Saturday, July 19, at the Gladwin High School auditorium at 7 p.m.

DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

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DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

LANSINGJoin the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offering in-person opportunities for more than 2,000 students to obtain a hunter safety education certificate.

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