Life in Gladwin

A big crowd gathered Thursday at Riverwalk for the annual Gladwin County Veterans Appreciation Dinner.

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Veterans fed, feted, informed at banquet

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

GLADWINThe annual Gladwin County Veterans Appreciation Dinner was held Thursday evening at Riverwalk.Veterans from the County and a guest were treated to a free dinner and listened to three presentations outlining various benefits that are available to them.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | RIVER HOGS

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | RIVER HOGS

Bob Frei

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The building and restoration of dams has always been a chaotic, messy business – and it remains so today.This image shows crews repairing a badly damaged logging dam built along the Tittabawassee River system. These crude structures were true engineering marvels.

Veteran discounts

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Veteran discounts

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Are you taking advantage of the discounts available to you as a veteran? Discounts let you keep cash in your wallet, and there are more deals out there than you might imagine.One of my favorites is the 10% discount from Lowe’s and Home Depot.

Pictured in the back row are the Gladwin Area Friends of the Theater (GAFT) Summer Theatre Camp kids, with front row: Kate Smith, Shannon Graham, Landon Farley, Mady Crawford, and Sophia Moore.

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GAFT Summer Theatre Camp performance of Benjamin The Hiding Bunny a success

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) recently wrapped up its now-annual summer theatre camp with a performance of Benjamin The Hiding Bunny for parents and others at its theatre on the last morning.

Free summer classes at MSU Extension

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Free summer classes at MSU Extension

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Online workshops■ Tai Chi for Better Sleep – Monday and Wednesday, July 6-Aug. 26, 12-1:30 p.m. To register go to https://pears. io/events/msuext/5739/.■ Seated Tai Chi for Better Sleep – Monday and Wednesday, July 6-Aug.26, 2-3:30 p.m. To register go to https://pears.io/events/ msuext/5740/.

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Bond named to UA Spring Presidents List

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, ALSydney Bond, of Beaverton, was named to The University of Alabama (UA) Presidents List for Spring Semester 2026.A total of 14,306 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.

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15th annual Vintage Car Show July 11

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

STANDISHThe 15th annual Vintage Car Show at the Depot (formerly Model A’s and Model T’s at the Depot) will take place Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine at the Standish Historical Depot & Welcome Center in Standish.

Wandering with the Birds

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

ALASKA, PART 3: When you look at a map of Alaska, you’ll see a bump at the top of the state. That bump is Point Barrow, and the town of Barrow (now called Utqiagvik) is located in that bump.

GAFT summer musical Fiddler on the Roof

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GAFT summer musical Fiddler on the Roof

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is preparing for its 2026 summer musical and is inviting the community to audition for Fiddler on the Roof, with performances scheduled at Gladwin High School this July.

SCHULTZ NAMED REGION VI PRESIDENT

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SCHULTZ NAMED REGION VI PRESIDENT

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America) has a long history in Gladwin County – and history has once again been made.

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