A LOOK BACK IN TIME | CANN FAMILY WELL

Recently a historical article about flowing/artesian wells in the Gladwin area appeared in The Record. This photo of the Richard and Ida Cann family in Butman Township features one of those wells. Notice that they have pointed the spray upward instead of down into the barrel.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas relaxing in my “Comfy Chair” when I was abruptly interrupted by my wife shouting from the bathroom: Joel, we are down to our last roll of toilet paper. Please run to town and buy some before we are all out!” I agree there is some urgency to this request, but I was almost in REM sleep.

Lilly Edick receives multiple awards at Michigan State Fair

Lilly EdickGLADWINLilly Edick, age 11, went to the Michigan State Fair. She took her popcorn cake, which took First Place, Best in Show, and the Barbara Bowman Outstanding Achievement Award. She also took First Place for her Strawberry Rhubarb and Rosemary Pie.

Corps of Engineers to update community Sept. 24 in Midland

MIDLANDOn Wednesday, Sept.24, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District will update the community on its flood risk management study of the Tittabawassee River Watershed in Midland County.

Sacred Heart Bazaar in November

GLADWINSacred Heart will its annual holiday bazaar on November 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center located at 402 N. Silverleaf in Gladwin.For more information call the parish office at 989-4267154.

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GLADWINAgrief support group will take place at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin, Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 989-426-9689 or go to griefshare.org.

Back on track thanks to orthopedic care and therapy

MT. PLEASANTAva Gary, 18, was looking forward to finishing out her high school athletic career at the top of her game, but thought her hopes were dashed when she sustained a knee injury.

Focus on Life Benefit slated

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. 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin. At 6 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event.

Information session for Going PRO Talent Fund slated Sept. 23

GLADWIN COUNTYMichigan Works! Region 7B is helping local employers prepare for the 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund application period, which opens Oct. 1, by hosting an upcoming information session.The session will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.

CMDHD HIV/AIDS 5K Walk/Run on Sept. 20

MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) invites the community to take part in the 16th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant. A virtual participation option is also available.