Life in Gladwin

New resources available to assist k-12 schools with emergency planning

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New resources available to assist k-12 schools with emergency planning

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

LANSINGThe Michigan State Police (MSP) Office of School Safety (OSS) released new resources to assist the state’s K-12 schools with developing and/or updating their Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

Butterflies race for state insect status

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Butterflies race for state insect status

Vladislava Sukhanovskaya

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

LANSINGThree butterflies are racing to become Michigan’s official state insect – and one of them is ahead, at least politically.The black swallowtail butterfly, a Michigan native, spends its whole life cycle in the state hibernating as pupa under leaves during winter and hatching in the spring.

Jeremy Dicken participates in swim around Mackinac Island

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Jeremy Dicken participates in swim around Mackinac Island

Steven Haupt

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

GLADWINOn Sunday, August 18, Jeremy Dicken swam 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island in a race event. Dicken had been training for the event since March of this year and it took him seven hours and 10 minutes to do the 8.2 mile swim around the island. Dicken grew up in Gladwin and has worked at F.E.D.

Cedar River stream sampling upcoming

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Cedar River stream sampling upcoming

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

GLADWINThe Little Forks Conservancy has been monitoring the water quality of the Cedar River since 2015. On Saturday, September 7 they will meet at Gladwin City Park, 240 City Park St., Gladwin, in Pavilion One at 10 a.m.

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CMDHD will host 15th annual HIV/ AIDS 5K Walk/Run

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is hosting its 15th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5K on Saturday, September 21, at Island Park in Mt.Pleasant.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Iwas relaxing in my comfy chair when my wife yelled, “Joel, it’s time to buy yourself a new chair! It’s worn out!”I pretended to be sleeping so I did not have to respond. My chair is not worn out, I just got it broken in.I could not fall asleep; the wind was howling and gusting.

Checking the safety history of your child’s school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code

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Checking the safety history of your child’s school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

LANSINGWith the start of a new school year upon us, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is reminding parents and guardians that they have the ability to check the safety records of all school buses in Michigan.

Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

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Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution will take place on Saturday, September 21 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food will begin at about 10 a.m.

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Taco and Nacho Bar Fundraiser for Kayci Cummings Sept. 15

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

BEAVERTONTaco and Nacho Bar Fundraiser for Kayci CummingsAwill take place on September 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the Downtown Diner & Pizzeria in Beaverton. Cost is by donation.

New Welcome Center Project unveiled at Dow Gardens

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New Welcome Center Project unveiled at Dow Gardens

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MIDLANDThe Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation is pleased to unveil plans for our new Welcome Center at Dow Gardens, an 110-acre botanical garden located in Midland.

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