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Holiday Grief Support Program offered

Holiday Grief Support Program offered

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Holiday Grief Support Program offered

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GLADWINThe holiday season can be especially difficult for those grieving the loss of someone they love. There is no “right” way to grieve, and each person should decide what feels best for them during the holidays.

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Harvest Dinner Oct. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
BEAVERTONThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton, located at 201 S. Ross (across from Huntington Bank), will be hosting their annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 15 from 4-7 p.m.Dinner will include roast beef and all the trimmings, dessert, and beverages.For more information or take out orders call...

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Bundle-up-Boutique

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, located at 560 W. M-61, is operating Bundle-up-Boutique featuring fall and winter outerwear. New and gently used articles will be available for free. Donations are welcome. For information call or message 989-578-2559 or revmdb1983@yahoo.com.
An eastern chipmunk pauses to snack on a seed while foraging on a sunny afternoon. PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES.NET.

An eastern chipmunk pauses to snack on a seed while foraging on a sunny afternoon. PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES.NET.

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Tips for making peace with chipmunks around your home

Olivia O’neill
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
LANSINGAs the seasons change and brisk weather rolls in, Michigan residents prepare for winter, but so do other, smaller community members – and they can sometimes be heard scurrying inside the walls.Michigan property owners are voicing concerns about property damage caused by none other than the...
All in favor? Say, Aye! Event Oct. 17

All in favor? Say, Aye! Event Oct. 17

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All in favor? Say, Aye! Event Oct. 17

Jacob Kern
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GLADWINRecovery supervisor and mental health advocate Jacob Kern is set to host a public presentation exploring new perspectives on psychological health challenges next month. The event, titled “All in favor? Say, Aye!”
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
As I find myself awakening from my mid-afternoon nap, my second favorite nap of the day, after my mid-morning nap, of course, I turned on the Big Screen to enjoy an afternoon show.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Idon’t know about you, but I have about had it with the high price of gas and diesel fuel. Living on a fixed income and not fixed expenses is starting to frustrate me. Or should I say that my reaction to higher prices is frustration.It seems that there is nothing that I can do about it. Not true!
Frequent MRIs and cancer surveillance cause patient anxiety

Frequent MRIs and cancer surveillance cause patient anxiety

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Frequent MRIs and cancer surveillance cause patient anxiety

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m writing to seek your perspective on a diagnosis that has caused me significant anxiety. A recent incidental finding on an MRI, followed by an endoscopic ultrasound, revealed a cluster of several small cysts (3-7 mm) in my pancreas.
The “I am a Survivor,” donated and decorated by Cynthia Miller, a member of the Sugar Springs Stitchers, and a Detroit sports theme bra, “Lions, Tigers & Wings, Oh My!,” created by Jaye Smith of Gladwin, are two of the many bras that will be auctioned off during the fundraising event.

The “I am a Survivor,” donated and decorated by Cynthia Miller, a member of the Sugar Springs Stitchers, and a Detroit sports theme bra, “Lions, Tigers & Wings, Oh My!,” created by Jaye Smith of Gladwin, are two of the many bras that will be auctioned off during the fundraising event.

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Decorated bras are complete for Bra-La-La Fundraiser on Oct. 8

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GLADWINPreparations are in high gear for the 2026 MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin Bra-La-La event.
Christmas Kindness Office opened Sept. 29

Christmas Kindness Office opened Sept. 29

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Christmas Kindness Office opened Sept. 29

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThere is something special about the way a community comes together at Christmas. A coat that keeps a child warm. A blanket tucked around a little one on a cold winter night. A toy chosen with care. A bed that means a child no longer has to sleep on a cold, damp floor.
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