Life in Gladwin

Pictured is Edenville Dam construction in 1924. Upon completion, it would retain a summer-time pond at 675.8 feet, creating Wixom Lake in the river valley of the Tittabawassee and Tobacco rivers. The dam held for 95 years – the failure was of the embankment that catastrophically collapsed on May 19, 2020.

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | EDENVILLE DAM

Bob Frei

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

This photo from 1924 depicts the Edenville Dam under construction, viewed from the southeast looking northwest. The scene looks very different than any modern vantage point of the current reconstruction, yet the core engineering goals remain similar.

Jan Berg-Rezmer showing a 2025 winning entry to then Juror and founding member of Gladwin Artists, Lynn Morgan. CONNIE MAEDEL DIEHL

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Gladwin Area Artists’ Guild Fall Art Show and Sale Sept. 11-12

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

GLADWINGladwin Area Artists Group’s annual juried Fall Show and Sale will be held Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12.Doors at the Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre building, located at 524 E. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin, will be open to the public free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Artistic...

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Fall is almost here! One of my four favorite seasons. Fall not only offers some of the best eye candy of all the seasons with its color tours, but it also elicits olfactory gland titillation from the evolving musty smells of decaying leaves, mold, and various earthy fragrances.

Author Craig Johnson coming to Clare in October

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Author Craig Johnson coming to Clare in October

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

CLAREPere Marquette District Library is excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson to Clare on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Ideal Theater, 607 N. McEwan St., Clare, Michigan.Fans of the hit Netflix series Longmire will have a unique...

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Bundle-up-Boutique opens in September

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

GLADWINThe Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, located at 560 W. M-61, will operate the Bundle-up-Boutique featuring fall and winter outerwear for families. The boutique will open in September.

Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

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Sons of the American Legion meetings slated

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

GLADWINAmerican 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...

Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYAll 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...

The 2024 Bra-La-La event raised money for MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin Breast Health Fund.

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Bra-La-La Fundraiser to support breast cancer awareness and education

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

GLADWINCommunity members are invited to attend MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin’s Bra-La-La event for an evening of creativity, inspiration, and community support benefiting breast health awareness and education.

Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 29

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Focus on Life Benefit slated for October 29

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin. At 5:30 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event.

Swatow porcelain can be recognized by its rustic look. TURNER AUCTIONS + APPRAISALS

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Swatow Porcelain

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Collectors often categorize types of East Asian porcelain by region or place name. For example, within the broad category of Chinese export porcelains, you have Canton and Nanking, both of which are blue and white with scenic patterns.

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