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VA awards more than $44.5M in grants to state Veterans cemeteries

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

WASHINGTONThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration awarded $44,553,338 in grants for the expansion and/ or improvement of state Veterans’ cemeteries during fiscal year 2024. These grants help deliver timely and accessible burial and memorial services to Veterans.

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MMCAA to host pumpkin decorating

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

GLADWIN COUNTYMid Michigan Community Action Agency will be hosting two The Great Pumpkin Decorating events, one in Gladwin and one in Beaverton. Both events are slated for Friday, October 18. The Gladwin decorating will take place at Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, 1302 Chatterton St.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GOLDBERG DEPARTMENT STORE

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GOLDBERG DEPARTMENT STORE

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Today’s photo comes to us from the extensive collection Elmer Ogg has shared with the Gladwin County Historical Society. There are many in the community who recall the Goldberg Department Store in its final location, where it moved more than 90 years ago. Before that, this is where it stood.

Pictured are Phil Andrist and Brent Mishler promoting Fire Prevention Week.

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BFD and State Farm team up to promote working smoke alarms

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, and this year’s theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Ilove lunch! It’s one of my favorite five meals of the day! (Just kidding, mostly). I often enjoy revisiting last night’s home-cooked dinner or carryout meal. Leftovers are a form of re-gifting. No leftovers, no problem.

George E. Ohr’s pottery can be recognized by its thin clay, vividly colored glaze and an overall sense of eccentricity.

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Puzzle mugs

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Collecting ceramics may be seen as traditional, even old-fashioned, but there is plenty of room for eccentricity. This puzzle mug by George E. Ohr is an unusual piece by an unconventional artist.

Little Forks Conservancy to hold Astronomy Hike

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Little Forks Conservancy to hold Astronomy Hike

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy will be holding an Astronomy Hike, at the George and Sue Lane Preserve, on Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m.

Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $93,500

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Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $93,500

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

GLADWIN COUNTYMid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters has recently received $93,500 in grants to support its Lunch Buddies Expansion Plan.They are incredibly grateful to the following organizations for their support, believing in the mission. The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Rollin M.

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Food distribution at Christ the King

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month, with its next distribution being on Saturday, October 19 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.

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Amazing God, Amazing Plan

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Community Christian Choir will present Amazing God, Amazing Plan, a collection of gospel songs.It will take place on Saturday, October 12, 6 p.m., Beaverton United Methodist Church located at 150 W. Brown Street, and Sunday, October 13, 6 p.m.

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