Life in Gladwin

First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

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Gallery invites all to view Fine Art Show

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

WEST BRANCHEven for some members of West Branch Creative Arts Association at Fourth Street Artists Gallery, it is hard to believe the 2025 Fine Art Show on exhibit until July 19 is the 47th such art experience their organization has hosted. The gallery at 124 N.

First Place painting titled, “Harbor Springs” by Judith DeBolt of Gladwin.

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Gallery invites all to view Fine Art Show

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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A.R.K. Wildlife EXPO July 19

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

ST. HELENThe Association to Rescue Kritters (A.R.K.) is hosting a Wildlife EXPO on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds between the Houghton Lake Public Library and Bobcat Stadium.

MESSTIVAL AT THE LIBRARY WAS A SMASH – AND A SPLASH, AND A SPLATTER!

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MESSTIVAL AT THE LIBRARY WAS A SMASH – AND A SPLASH, AND A SPLATTER!

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Gladwin District Library embraced the mess and had a blast doing it on July 7. Thanks to everyone who came out to get gloriously gooey with us. It was the most fun you can have without staying clean!

JACK STEYER REMEMBERED AT BEAVERTON PARADE

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JACK STEYER REMEMBERED AT BEAVERTON PARADE

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Jack Steyer loved driving his classic cars in Beaverton’s parades throughout the years and, on Friday, his Ford Mustang made an appearance in honor of the former city councilman, who passed away at age 86 on July 1.

The former Gladwin County Courthouse.

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Gladwin County Courthouse history

Bob Frei

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Gladwin’s original courthouse has a lot of stories behind it.It was built in the new village of Cedar as one of the very first buildings in the town that would later be called Gladwin.When J. S.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

As I settled into my “Comfy Chair,” I was a bit frustrated because I couldn’t use one of my dozens of comfy blankets. I have one for almost every holiday and time of year. I don’t have one on a day like today – it’s extremely hot and humid!

SVSU names Deans’ List students for winter 2025 semester

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SVSU names Deans’ List students for winter 2025 semester

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

UNIVERSITY CENTERMore than 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the winter 2025 semester Deans’ List.To be eligible for the Deans’ List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better.

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

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

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Wednesday, July 9, 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

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Wednesday, July 9, 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.

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