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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Original Goodness, Original beauty, Original peace, Original harmony, Original unity, Original health, Original blessing, Original holiness. The Bible and the Church teach that when God created the world, including man, that he not only said that it was good, but” very good.
Fourth graders at a Nature Awaits program at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park north of Grand Haven. BRAD PARSONS, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Fourth graders at a Nature Awaits program at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park north of Grand Haven. BRAD PARSONS, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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State program brings fourth graders to state parks

Kayte Marshall
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
In a world dominated by smartphones and screen time, the Department of Natural Resources aims to reconnect kids with Michigan’s great outdoors.The DNR is funding Nature Awaits, a program dedicated to hosting outdoor learning sessions for fourth grade classes at state parks.
Skeels to celebrate 50th anniversary

Skeels to celebrate 50th anniversary

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Skeels to celebrate 50th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 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.

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Chili dinner and bake sale Feb. 22

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
GLADWINThere will be a chili dinner and bake sale on Feb. 22, 4-7 p.m., at the American Legion Hall located at 128 N. Silverleaf St.Dinner is donation based and will support Boy Scout Troop 779 and American Legion Post 171.

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BABA Bowling Challenge March 14

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Area Business Association (BABA) will have a BABA Bowling Challenge on March 14 at Beaverton Bowl and Lounge. Bowling starts at 7 p.m. and check-in at 6:30 p.m.

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Create your own Veterans Legacy Memorial page

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs has just expanded the use of the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) -- the online digital platform dedicated to the memory of veterans who have passed away. Until now, a page for a veteran was created, usually by family, after that veteran died.
Pictured from left to right: Hall of Fame Inductees Ryan Longstreth, Peter Maxwell, and Jake Oard.

Pictured from left to right: Hall of Fame Inductees Ryan Longstreth, Peter Maxwell, and Jake Oard.

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BHS inducts three to Hall of Fame

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
BEAVERTONBeaverton sports legends Peter Maxwell, Jake Oard and Ryan Longstreth were inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame Thursday night prior to the varsity basketball team’s victory over Shepherd.Maxwell was All-State in track and also a member of the 2002 basketball team.
Gladwin County libraries offer free resources for career exploration

Gladwin County libraries offer free resources for career exploration

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Gladwin County libraries offer free resources for career exploration

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYAnew year always brings resolutions, from health to hobbies to budgeting. But it can also bring transitions like career changes. If you are considering making a switch, the staff at the Gladwin County and Beaverton Branch Libraries are ready to help you get started.
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