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211 feature page launched to expand access to fall prevention resources

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have partnered with Michigan 211 to offer fall prevention resources on mi211. org.

Head Start Preschool in Clare and Gladwin counties

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Head Start Preschool in Clare and Gladwin counties

News Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

FARWELLid Michigan CommunityMAction Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is now enrolling for Head Start Preschool for the 2025–2026 school year. Children who will be three or four years old by September 1, 2025 and who live in Clare or Gladwin counties may qualify.

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Idon’t know anyone who has not enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz, but did you know what the Charlie Schultz Philosophy is? It was shared by a friend with the Exodus 90 group at dinner. It is better done than explained. Here goes. Try to answer a few questions.

Rattlesnakes are a risk for pets, but not the only one

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Rattlesnakes are a risk for pets, but not the only one

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I moved from a suburb to the mountains a couple of months ago, and while my dogs are thrilled to have several acres to run free on, I’m terrified that they will be bitten by rattlesnakes. A neighbor said that they are plentiful out here.

Putin is playing Trump

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Putin is playing Trump

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

It was never going to be easy for President Trump to bring an end to the Ukraine war, but it’s even harder when he’s operating under an erroneous theory of the conflict.The man who instigated the war and who is the chief obstacle to peace is Vladimir Putin.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BAD NEWS WITH A HAPPY ENDING

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BAD NEWS WITH A HAPPY ENDING

Bob Frei

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

One well-known local story recalls a time during the Korean conflict. The Bolin girls, well-known in the Beaverton area as operators with the Beaverton Telephone company, received a telegram addressed to John and Flossie Whitmer, parents of Olan Whitmer.

Gladwin Rotary 2024-2025 Award Winners and Coaches

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Gladwin Rotary 2024-2025 Award Winners and Coaches

Football

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

VOLLEYBALLBreanna Campbell, coach: Tony WetmoreBOYS’ CROSS COUNTRYSeth Mead, coach: Jordan StrohkirchGIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRYAbigail Robinson, coach: Jason RobinsonBOYS’ SOCCERJim Griffiths, coach: Dominic LakeGIRLS’ SOCCERLillian Binger, coach: Chris PelleritoBOYS’ BASKETBALLDonald Corlew III, coach:...

Pictured is art displayed at Riverwalk Place, which had moved from Gladwin High School.

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Gladwin artist guild to exhibit monochromatic art

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

GLADWINMembers of the Gladwin Area Artist Guild (GAAG) not only love a challenge, but think art is meant to be seen. Thanks to Guild Treasurer, Jan Berg Rezmer, who in November 2024 requested members deliver monochromatic art pieces to their May 2025 meeting.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

How many of us have developed the habit of paying for items with our credit cards? It’s so easy to do; you don’t even need money in your checking account to use your cards.

Doctor uses dictation machine during exam

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Doctor uses dictation machine during exam

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have recently begun seeing a new physician who dictates into a recorder during my entire exam.I find this very off-putting and don’t know what to do. Here is an example: Doctor: What brings you in today?Me: I have a sore throat.

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