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Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

Gladwin County
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
All U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the American Legion Post located at...
Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

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Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

Gladwin
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
American Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6 p.m., the...

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Give blood tomorrow

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The AMISH-7th Day Adventist Gladwin Community Blood Drive will be held Aug. 6 from 12-6 p.m. at the Gladwin 7th Day Adventist Church Hall, located at 2336 M-61.Walk-ins are welcome as the schedule allows, but appointments are preferred and can be made by calling 866-6425663.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Summertime is for family reunions. The ones I go to have so many people in attendance that sometimes you don’t know everyone. There is an old joke that a wife told her husband about how inappropriate his Uncle Dan was. He replied, “My Uncle Dan! I thought he was your Uncle Dan!”
FIVE GENERATIONS

FIVE GENERATIONS

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FIVE GENERATIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Left to right: Jerry French, 88; Dan French, 68; Ben French, 42; Jesse French, 22; and baby Rhett Daniel French, born June 28, 2026.
Food distribution at Christ The King Aug. 15

Food distribution at Christ The King Aug. 15

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Food distribution at Christ The King Aug. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
GLADWINThere was another successful Gladwin/ Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Over 21,000 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was passed out to 183 households and 427 household members.
Bipartisan bills signed protecting animals, expanding resources

Bipartisan bills signed protecting animals, expanding resources

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Bipartisan bills signed protecting animals, expanding resources

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer signed four bipartisan bills to expand resources for animal shelters, helping connect them with more opportunities for care of homeless and abused animals and alleviate the overcrowding burdens that shelters currently face.“Animals in our state deserve to be treated...
Mid Michigan College names Chad Reed Head Softball Coach

Mid Michigan College names Chad Reed Head Softball Coach

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Mid Michigan College names Chad Reed Head Softball Coach

Chad Reed
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
HARRISONMid Michigan College is excited to announce the promotion of Chad Reed (Shepherd) to Head Softball Coach, following three seasons as an Assistant Coach with Laker Softball.Reed has been an integral part of the team’s continued growth and success since joining the coaching staff.During his...
Cast and crew of Fiddler On The Roof with the orchestra on a rehearsal night.

Cast and crew of Fiddler On The Roof with the orchestra on a rehearsal night.

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GAFT’s Fiddler a success

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe four-performance run of Gladwin Area Theatre’s Fiddler On The Roof ended July 19, with approximately 650 total appreciative patrons at Gladwin High School those four days.The iconic musical was performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International and was sponsored by Iciek...
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