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Statewide crime data visualization tool now available to public

Statewide crime data visualization tool now available to public

Statewide crime data visualization tool now available to public

LANSINGIn an effort to present public safety data in accessible and actionable ways, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has launched a new Dashboard Portal, available at https:// www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/ cjic/dashboard-portal.

CMDHD closed for holidays

GLADWIN COUNTYCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) offices will be closed from December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025, in observance of the holiday season. Regular services will resume on January 2, 2025. CMDHD wishes everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.

CoA seeking Christmas comfort items for seniors

GLADWINCouncil on Aging (CoA) are looking for scarves, mittens, gloves, and signed holiday cards as they look to spread Christmas cheer.Drop off locations are: Village Flowers, Lyle’s Flowers, and Antler Arms CoA Office 215. S. Antler St.
Pictured in row 1: Savanna Bissonnette, Lillie Graham, Madison Jones and Jacob Cuddie; row 2: Conan Weeks, Tristan Youngblood, Hannah Kimball, Colton Ptenninger and Casey Brand; row 3: Tommie Murrell, Robert Hunt, Anastasia Caster, Lana Dickerson, Austin Marshall and Dominic Craig; and row 4: Sophie Lubs, Jaya Holder, Nolan Underhill, Calvin Scoby, Peyton Gallo and Gavin Bruner

Pictured in row 1: Savanna Bissonnette, Lillie Graham, Madison Jones and Jacob Cuddie; row 2: Conan Weeks, Tristan Youngblood, Hannah Kimball, Colton Ptenninger and Casey Brand; row 3: Tommie Murrell, Robert Hunt, Anastasia Caster, Lana Dickerson, Austin Marshall and Dominic Craig; and row 4: Sophie Lubs, Jaya Holder, Nolan Underhill, Calvin Scoby, Peyton Gallo and Gavin Bruner

CTE Students of the Marking Period announced

CLAREThe Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program proudly acknowledges and congratulates the exceptional students who have been named “Students of the Marking Period” for the first period.
Pictured is the Winter Carnival event in Feb. 25, 2023.

Pictured is the Winter Carnival event in Feb. 25, 2023.

Annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival slated

GLADWINThe third annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival will take place on January 17, 2025 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 751 M-18, from 3-6 p.m.The event includes free hats, gloves, and scarves. There will also be a storytime by the Gladwin County District Library from 3:30-3:45 p.m.
Post 171 Mural Contest extended

Post 171 Mural Contest extended

Post 171 Mural Contest extended

GLADWINThe Executive Committee of American Legion Post 171 has decided to extend the deadline for entries into the Mural Contest. The new deadline will be March 15.The images submitted may be sketches, drawings, or photographs and may be in the public domain, i.e.
Pictured is Jerram Dee and Davina Farnsworth.

Pictured is Jerram Dee and Davina Farnsworth.

Flynn Lumber announces shopping giveaway winners

GLADWINOn December 2, Davina Farnsworth and Kayla Rhode of Gladwin, were chosen as winners of the Flynn Lumber & Supply Co. Do-It-Best $500 in Merchandise Shopping Giveaways. Davina and Kayla were selected at random from hundreds of entries submitted at the store from August 26 through December 1.
City of Gladwin Home Decoration Christmas Light Contest 2023.

City of Gladwin Home Decoration Christmas Light Contest 2023.

Home decoration and Christmas light contest

GLADWINThe City of Gladwin will be hosting a Home Decoration and Christmas Light Contest. Judging for the contest is ongoing through December 18. Winners will be announced on December 20.Flyers to fill out your name, address, and phone number can be picked up at Gladwin City Hall. 1000 W. Cedar Ave.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

There is a story about St. Francis of Assisi that after his conversion God asked him to build his church.Of course, he said yes, and he gathered stones and began to build the walls. It was hard work!