Life in Gladwin

94TH BIRTHDAY

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94TH BIRTHDAY

News Staff

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Robert Hall of Gladwin will celebrate his 94th birthday on Thursday, March 13. Happy Birthday Dad! We love you so much! Linda, Vicki, RuthAnn, Tony, Kim and Janelle.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON NEARLY 100 YEARS AGO

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON NEARLY 100 YEARS AGO

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

About 100 years ago, this would have been the view in Beaverton of someone waiting to cross from the parking lot next to the Beaverton Hardware. The spot where the Shell gas station in the photo was is now the parking lot for the flower shop.

Skeels to celebrate 50th anniversary

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Skeels to celebrate 50th anniversary

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

GLADWINSkeels Christian School (SCS) is celebrating 50 years of educating children in Gladwin County! Pastor Carl Briggs, with the support of Skeels Baptist Church, founded the school in 1975 as a Kindergarten through fourth grade program.

SCOUTS OPEN COUNCIL MEETING

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SCOUTS OPEN COUNCIL MEETING

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Monday’s Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Dylan Moore, 16, and Riley Banfield 15, who are Gladwin High students and members of Boy Scout Troop 779. Moore is an Eagle Scout and Banfield is working toward that goal.

GAFT Riverwalk Annual Dinner-Theatre slated

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GAFT Riverwalk Annual Dinner-Theatre slated

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) will be performing their annual dinner-theatre murder mystery at Riverwalk Place on Thursday, March 13, Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and a delicious three-course meal served at 6 p.m.

Billings Township Supervisor Tim Mester watches a card game that broke out at the Township Hall last Wednesday as part of Community Activity Day.

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Billings Township hosts Community Activity Days

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

BILLINGS TOWNSHIPOne never knows when inspiration will strike.

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Women’s History Month in March

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed March 2025 as Women’s History Month to celebrate women’s accomplishments throughout Michigan history.

Food Distribution slated for March 15 at Christ the King

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Food Distribution slated for March 15 at Christ the King

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month in 2025, with its next distribution being on Saturday, March 15 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Iwas waiting for an appointment when I noticed a beetle wandering about the carpeted waiting room floor. I never once thought to myself that that bug looked delicious!Insects, as a cheap protein source, are being heralded as the savior of climate change.

Clare-Gladwin CTE students recently competed at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference, demonstrating their talent and earning top awards in educationfocused events.

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CTE students excel at FCCLA State Leadership Conference

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

CLAREClare-Gladwin Career & Technical Education (CTE) students recently showcased their skills at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, held February 24-26 in Southfield, Michigan.

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