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Jack T. Pinney, M.D.

Jack T. Pinney, M.D.

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MyMichigan WellSport founder Dr. Jack T. Pinney retires

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
MIDLANDPrimary Care Sports Medicine Specialist Jack T. Pinney, M.D., is retiring from MyMichigan Health on July 5, 2026, after 40 years of dedicated service. Certified in both family medicine and sports medicine, Dr.
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Thank you

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Gladwin Conservation District staff want to take the time to thank all the participants, volunteers, sponsors, spectators, partners and everyone who supported the 2nd Annual Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities.
Gladwin’s Harry Riopelle poses at the gravesite of David Fleming Jr. with the display he created after purchasing a collection of antiques and finding an envelope containing a detailed account of Fleming’s exploits as an airman during World War II.

Gladwin’s Harry Riopelle poses at the gravesite of David Fleming Jr. with the display he created after purchasing a collection of antiques and finding an envelope containing a detailed account of Fleming’s exploits as an airman during World War II.

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Veteran honors WWII hero

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWINArandom envelope that was part of an antique collection turned into quite a project for Gladwin’s Harry Riopelle.The envelope contained newspaper clippings and personal letters regarding the wartime actions of David Fleming, a Jackson man who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
County Commissioner Mike Visnaw and County Veterans Affairs Director Ken Roberts team up to hold a big check that was donated to the Veterans Relief Fund Saturday. Also pictured: Mike Fitch, first tee shooter and George Alward, Chairman of the Gladwin County Veterans Council. Also, Sugar Springs Board of Directors Jeff Weeman, Craig Taunt, June Jucewicz, Sherri Visnaw, Tom Hug, and Eve Kaltz.

County Commissioner Mike Visnaw and County Veterans Affairs Director Ken Roberts team up to hold a big check that was donated to the Veterans Relief Fund Saturday. Also pictured: Mike Fitch, first tee shooter and George Alward, Chairman of the Gladwin County Veterans Council. Also, Sugar Springs Board of Directors Jeff Weeman, Craig Taunt, June Jucewicz, Sherri Visnaw, Tom Hug, and Eve Kaltz.

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Gladwin veterans receive holiday gift

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Veterans Affairs Office received a donation of $65,790 Saturday during a check presentation at Sugar Springs.
Costumes and decorations livened up the Pratt Lake Association Boat Parade Saturday. The event had been discontinued the past few years, but this year’s elevated lake level and the holiday spirit brought it back with hopes that it will continue annually in the future. SAGE TOWNSHIP

Costumes and decorations livened up the Pratt Lake Association Boat Parade Saturday. The event had been discontinued the past few years, but this year’s elevated lake level and the holiday spirit brought it back with hopes that it will continue annually in the future. SAGE TOWNSHIP

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Boat parade makes its return to Pratt Lake

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The water level and holiday spirits were up Saturday when about 30 vessels took part in the Pratt Lake Association Boat Parade.“It was great to see the community come together and celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary,” said Pratt Lake Association President Jerry Canze.
Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

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Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns on July 11

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWINMark your calendars! The highly anticipated Gladwin Summer Street Fest is back and better than ever on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing a full day of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit to downtown Gladwin.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY FAIR PARADE

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY FAIR PARADE

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY FAIR PARADE

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
This shot from the Fair parade in Gladwin showing the south side of Cedar Avenue between Silverleaf and Antler around 1905. The buildings on the left were destroyed by fire in April 1910, the one on the right, also burned in February 1913.
Fraud task force has been busy

Fraud task force has been busy

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Fraud task force has been busy

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
You have to love it when criminals get caught after they think they’ve gotten away with their crimes.
Pictured left to right are: Erika Langen, Monika Pfannes, Aurianna Pfannes, and Jon Pfannes.

Pictured left to right are: Erika Langen, Monika Pfannes, Aurianna Pfannes, and Jon Pfannes.

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Four generations will be in Fiddler On The Roof

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWINWhile Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) has been around for about 47 years, it has only once before had three generations of one family on stage together.
Garden Tour 2026

Garden Tour 2026

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Garden Tour 2026

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners & Friends presents Garden Tour 2026, Woods & Water Throughout Grout Township, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1-6 p.m.There are six stops on the tour. Limelight Studios will be the host stop with gardening information and beautiful gardens to tour.
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