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FAMILY COMPETE AT FESTIVAL

FAMILY COMPETE AT FESTIVAL

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FAMILY COMPETE AT FESTIVAL

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Three generations walked the 25k race at the Shepherd Maple Festival on April 25. Pictured left to right are: Linda Hoffman, 80, from Gladwin; her son, Matt Dengler, 51, from Shepherd; and Matt’s daughter, Alyssa Robertson, 24, from East Lansing.
Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GLADWINFamily Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3...
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN 1950

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN 1950

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN 1950

Bob Frei
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Humans tend to think in terms of binary choices. One thing we notice when people come into the museum or look at historical photos, there are two kinds of people: those who pour over aerial photos and study them intensely, and those who don’t. I happen to be one who does.
Elementary School hosts art show

Elementary School hosts art show

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Elementary School hosts art show

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Gladwin Elementary School hosted an art show featuring the work of students ranging from Young 5s to fifth grade Friday, the first time the show was held in the school’s art room.
The Arenac Choraleers

The Arenac Choraleers

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Arenac Choraleers concert May 2

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
STANDISHThe Arenac Choraleers will present their 44th annual spring concert on Saturday, May 2, 7 p.m., at Standish-Sterling Central High School with a fun and danceable repertoire of music that will be familiar to everyone.Sponsored by the Northeast Michigan Arts Council (NEMAC), the 40-member...
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, April 29, 2026
Spring, summer and fall, basically April through September months, have the distinction of being “Tick Season!” Alert! Ticks are active when temperatures are at or above 40 degrees.
Fish fry to benefit Hospice of Gladwin Area slated for May 8

Fish fry to benefit Hospice of Gladwin Area slated for May 8

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Fish fry to benefit Hospice of Gladwin Area slated for May 8

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GLADWINThe Knights of Columbus will have a benefit fish fry for Hospice of Gladwin Area on Friday, May 8, 4-6:30 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 751 S. M-18 in Gladwin.Hospice of Gladwin Area (HGA) is an all-volunteer, non-profit, non-medical organization that has provided support...
I’ll Catch You If I Can

I’ll Catch You If I Can

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I’ll Catch You If I Can

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Tickets available now; GAFT Gala tickets also now on saleImagine a zany séance where a traveling clown flirts with a grieving dog mom as a killer hides in plain sight, nibbling on lemon blueberry muffins.Is the murderer the dog mom, her psychoanalyst, a local cafe owner, a notso- great hairdresser,...
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