Life in Gladwin

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BES CONSTRUCTION 1953

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BES CONSTRUCTION 1953

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

This photo depicts the construction of the new elementary school building (BES) at Beaverton back in 1953. Completed in 1953, students began classes here on January 4, 1954.

Empty alcohol bottle in the pocket?

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Empty alcohol bottle in the pocket?

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Abig thumbs-up to the whistleblower who ratted out a Department of Veterans Affairs surgeon who was carrying an empty alcohol bottle. Specifically, the bottle fell out of the scrubs in the surgical locker room.

Gladwin Zoology students learn the art of fly fishing

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Gladwin Zoology students learn the art of fly fishing

Steven Haupt

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

GLADWINOn Wednesday, September 18, Mr. Donahue’s Zoology students at Gladwin High School (GHS) attended an all day field trip to learn fish ecology through fly fishing.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

I was enjoying a well-deservedIgood night’s sleep when the alarm clock went off! I heard a slow beeping that gradually became louder until it began to give me a migraine.There is nothing about an alarm clock that is truly considerate.Just the name “Alarm Clock” is alarming!

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Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries events

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

GLADWIN COUNTYFriends of the Gladwin County Libraries annual fall book sale and bake sale will be Sept. 25, 12-4:30 p.m. for members or pay $10 at the door; Sept. 26-28, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for everyone – no entry fee.

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Annual Al Crawford bowling fundraiser

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

GLADWINThe annual Al Crawford bowling fundraiser is slated for October 27.Registration will be at 1 p.m. and bowling will begin at 2 p.m.Teams will consist of two people. To sign up call Meadow Lanes at 989-426-7671.

Students visited booths, connected with representatives, and explored career options during the 2024 Senior Focus event on Friday, September 13, at Mid Michigan College.

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Local seniors explore post-graduation paths at Senior Focus Day 2024

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

CLAREClare-Gladwin CTE, in partnership with Mid Michigan College, hosted Senior Focus Day 2024, providing local high school seniors a chance to explore college, training, and career opportunities.

Have you heard of Mahjongg?

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Have you heard of Mahjongg?

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

GLADWINHave you ever thought about playing the game Mahjongg? A group created by Dee Battista play and want to spread the word about the game. Battista’s group, the “Mahjongg Ladies of Wixom Lake” was formed when the lakes went away.

POPCORN WITH A PAL

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POPCORN WITH A PAL

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Gladwin Elementary School would like to give thanks to the Gladwin Sunrise Convenience Gas Station for donating 800 bags of popcorn for the Title I parent event, Popcorn with a Pal, at the elementary school on Friday, September 13.

Bra-La-La Fundraiser slated for October 24

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Bra-La-La Fundraiser slated for October 24

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

GLADWINThe community embraced the return of the MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin Bra-La-La event last year by raising more than $25,000 for the Gladwin Breast Health Fund.The MyMichigan Health Foundation is pleased to announce the event will return this year and will be held Thursday, Oct.

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