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DNR biologists remove lid stuck on bear’s neck for two years

DNR biologists remove lid stuck on bear’s neck for two years

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DNR biologists remove lid stuck on bear’s neck for two years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
LANSINGIn a case that highlights the importance of Michigan’s bear-baiting regulations, state wildlife biologists in Montmorency County recently removed a plastic lid from the neck of a young black bear that had carried the encumbrance around for two years.
Rocket Racers VBS starts July 25

Rocket Racers VBS starts July 25

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Rocket Racers VBS starts July 25

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
GLADWINVacation Bible School Weekend will take place in July at Emmanuel Baptist Church located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road.■ July 25, 6:30-8 p.m.■ July 26, 6:30-8 p.m.■ July 27, Finish Line Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., cookout and games.Register at 989-426-9861 or email ebcgladwin@outlook. com.

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Family Fun Day July 5

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
GLADWINFamily Fun Day will take place on July 5, 12-10 p.m., at The Springs Camp located at 1950 N. M-30. The free event will include music, zipline, inflatables, climbing wall, emergency vehicles, disc golf, knife throwing and more. For more information call 989-4267604 or go to www.thespringscamp.
Miss Gladwin County contestants for 2025.

Miss Gladwin County contestants for 2025.

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Miss Gladwin County takes place June 28

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program will take place on June 28 at the Beaverton Activity Center located at 106 Tonkin Street in Beaverton.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.
TURNING 100

TURNING 100

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TURNING 100

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
On Friday, July 11, this sweet lady will be 100 years old. Perhaps you knew her from the many years she worked at the First of America Bank. Or maybe when she sang in the choir at the Methodist Church and was also choir director for many years. She may have sung at your wedding.

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Estate Planning seminar July 9

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
GLADWINAn Estate Planning seminar will be held on July 9, 1 p.m., at Antler Arms, located at 215 S. Antler St. in Gladwin, in the dining center. Topics will include avoiding scams, wills versus trusts, powers of attorney, Lady Bird deeds, and strategies for avoiding probate.
Backpack Buddies needs help

Backpack Buddies needs help

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Backpack Buddies needs help

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin Backpack Buddies (Weekend Food) Program is a program, through the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan which sends weekend nutritional food home to 96 Gladwin children (kindergarten-fifth grade) who have been identified by the school social worker to have food insecurity at home.
CMDHD offering free testing for National HIV Testing Day

CMDHD offering free testing for National HIV Testing Day

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CMDHD offering free testing for National HIV Testing Day

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is proud to support National HIV Testing Day by offering free rapid HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing on Friday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Walgreens, 1309 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant.
This life-sized zinc figure of a moose brings the majesty of the animal kingdom to your garden – without the risk a real moose would present.

This life-sized zinc figure of a moose brings the majesty of the animal kingdom to your garden – without the risk a real moose would present.

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Majestic moose

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
There are few things in nature more majestic than a moose, but that doesn’t mean you would want one visiting your garden! A typical adult bull moose is about six feet tall and weighs over 1,000 pounds, making the species the largest member of the deer family.
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