Life in Gladwin

A tour of a real ambulance gives Health Occupations campers a closer look at emergency medical services.

A tour of a real ambulance gives Health Occupations campers a closer look at emergency medical services.

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Interests discovered at CTE NextGen Summer Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
CLAREThis year’s CTE NextGen Summer Camp welcomed 162 students from local school districts for three days of hands-on activities and fun.
A colony of bats roosts in a confined space, highlighting the importance of summer roost sites for resting, raising young and sheltering throughout the season. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOY AND RICHARD KUYT

A colony of bats roosts in a confined space, highlighting the importance of summer roost sites for resting, raising young and sheltering throughout the season. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOY AND RICHARD KUYT

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Bat roost monitoring effort returns for second summer

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LANSINGFrom tree cavities and trunks to bridges and barns, bats are settling into a variety of summer roosts across Michigan.

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Free family Fun Day scheduled July 3

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
GLADWINThe Springs Ministries will have a Family Fun Day free outdoor event on July 3, 3-10 p.m., at the Springs Camp located at 1950 N. M-30 in Gladwin. The event will feature food, music and lots of activities.For more information call 989-426-7604.

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Pancake breakfast slated for July 4

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton First Presbyterian Church will have a pancake breakfast on July 4 from 8-10:30 a.m. The church is located at 201 Ross Street across from Huntington Bank.For more information or take out orders call 989-435-7086.
An early Fiddler On The Roof rehearsal. Pictured left to right are: Steve Levine (Tevye), Mady Crawford (Tzeitel), Monika Pfannes (Golde), Garry Farley (Fyedka), and Marnie Stearns (Chava).

An early Fiddler On The Roof rehearsal. Pictured left to right are: Steve Levine (Tevye), Mady Crawford (Tzeitel), Monika Pfannes (Golde), Garry Farley (Fyedka), and Marnie Stearns (Chava).

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GAFT’s Fiddler On The Roof starts July 16

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre’s (GAFT) annual summer musical will be Fiddler On The Roof, with shows Thursday, July 16; Friday, July 17; and Saturday, July 18, all at 7 p.m. at the Gladwin High School, with a final matinee performance Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m.Sponsored by Iciek Dairy...
Free summer classes at MSU Extension

Free summer classes at MSU Extension

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Free summer classes at MSU Extension

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Wednesday, July 1, 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/.■...
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As I was enjoying a nice nap, I noticed something unusual: I was getting hot! Why? I looked at the temperature on my watch, and it was 94 degrees! I looked at the weekly projections, and they predict we might hit 101 degrees! Summer has officially arrived!Signs of summer!
Food distribution slated at Christ the King July 18

Food distribution slated at Christ the King July 18

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Food distribution slated at Christ the King July 18

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on July 18, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m....
Pictured are: Dorothy Mott, Chris Rowley, Amy Bunting, Jordan Ensing, Alexa Carey and Cal Seelye II. Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Chris Rowley, along with members of the MPACVB Board of Directors, toured the future site of the Morey Event Center on Mid Michigan College’s Mt. Pleasant campus.

Pictured are: Dorothy Mott, Chris Rowley, Amy Bunting, Jordan Ensing, Alexa Carey and Cal Seelye II. Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Chris Rowley, along with members of the MPACVB Board of Directors, toured the future site of the Morey Event Center on Mid Michigan College’s Mt. Pleasant campus.

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MPACVB awards grant to Mid Michigan College

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
MT. PLEASANTThe Mid Michigan College Foundation has announced a $100,000 Destination Development grant from the Mt.Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (MPACVB) in support of the college’s new Morey Event Center.The grant will be distributed $20,000 per year over five years and supports...
ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

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ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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