Nettleton Reunion

GLADWINThe Nettleton Reunion will be held July 14, 12 p.m., at Gladwin City Park. No pavillion this year.

4-H broiler chicken contest

GLADWIN COUNTYThe broiler chicken contest was held at the fairgrounds this past week. 4-H club students lined up with chickens in tow to have a judge inspect and rate their projects.

Summer Art Kids Camp Aug. 5-9

GLADWINGladwin Artist’s Guild is excited to once again offer a week-long art camp for kids ages 6-11 at the Gladwin County District Library.Kids will become “Art Explorers” and enjoy creating all sorts of fun projects.

Decorated tiles

Artus Van Briggle and his wife, Anne, were decorators at the Rookwood Pottery in Ohio. They moved to Colorado after Artus was diagnosed with tuberculosis, and he opened his own pottery there, the Van Briggle Pottery, in 1901.After Artus died in 1904, Anne took over the pottery.

Invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Monroe County

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed the state’s second detection of invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Monroe County.

Card Shower for 99th birthday

GLADWINDorothy Crawford is turning 99 years old on July 11.The Crawford Family is having a card shower. Please send cards to Dorothy Crawford, 215 S. Antler Street, Apt. 510, Gladwin, MI 48624.

Hospice of Gladwin Area celebrates Great Cedar River Duck Race

GLADWINOnce again, Hospice of Gladwin Area will be hosting its annual fundraiser, The “Great Cedar River Duck Race,” on July 13, 2024, in the Cedar River at Riverwalk Place at 12:30 p.m.Kids activities will run from 9-3 p.m. and The race will begin at 12:30 p.m. Trophies will be presented to the...

VBS Family Fun Night July 17 at OSLC

GLADWINJoin Our Savior Lutheran Church (OSLC) for a VBS family fun night adventure on Wednesday, July 17 from 5:30-8 p.m.Outback Rock, where families venture into solid faith. Get hoppin’ to the wildest evening down under!

Patriotic-themed pet bags distributed

GLADWIN COUNTYLily and Caroline, the enthusiastic helpers, welcomed their brother Logan to their holiday giving tradition this year.

CoA Monthly Caregiver Support meetings

GLADWIN COUNTYCouncil On Aging (COA) Monthly Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held the third Wednesday of every month, 1:30 p.m., at the Antler Arms High Rise Building.The 2024 Schedule is:■ July 18■ August 21■ September 18■ October 16■ November 20■ December 18 This confidential support...