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Pictured is the Gladwin Memorial Day parade and program on May 27, 2024.

Pictured is the Gladwin Memorial Day parade and program on May 27, 2024.

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Gladwin Memorial Day Parade May 26

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
GLADWINAlthough many consider Memorial Day the official beginning of summer, the day is set aside for remembrance of the service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice by being killed in action while serving in the United States armed forces.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Fifty-seven years ago, when I was a senior in high school and taking a government class, a new graduate from college teacher asked the class what each person’s goal was. As the various students shared their hopes and dreams for the future, it finally was my turn to share what my goal was.

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Golf outing to benefit veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Veterans’ Relief Fund Golf Outing will be held June 9 at Sugar Springs Golf Course.The annual event helps the Fund provide emergency help for Gladwin County veterans when they cannot get financial aid from other sources or programs.

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Bob Bados, A Pirate Tale

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
BEAVERTONJoin the Beaverton Drama and Music Department Friday, May 16, at 6 p.m. for a Madrigal Dinner Theatre: Bob Bados, A Pirate Tale. The one night event will be at the Beaverton Activity Center at 106 Tonkin St., Beaverton.Please see Mr. Grifhorst, Mrs.
Pictured is the Gladwin Memorial Day parade and program on May 27, 2024.

Pictured is the Gladwin Memorial Day parade and program on May 27, 2024.

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Gladwin Memorial Day Parade May 26

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
GLADWINAlthough many consider Memorial Day the official beginning of summer, the day is set aside for remembrance of the service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice by being killed in action while serving in the United States armed forces.
Trenches and No Man’s Land at Flanders Fields. Flanders Fields is a common English name of the World War I battlefields in an area straddling the Belgian provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders as well as the French department of Nord, part of which makes up the area known as French Flanders. WIKIPEDIA

Trenches and No Man’s Land at Flanders Fields. Flanders Fields is a common English name of the World War I battlefields in an area straddling the Belgian provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders as well as the French department of Nord, part of which makes up the area known as French Flanders. WIKIPEDIA

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Memorial Day – why the poppy?

Jim Volant, Commander
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Inever really thought about why the poppy was used to commemorate those who died in war until recently. I was learning about a poem called “In Flander’s Fields “ and learned quite a bit about using the poppy for this reason.It started with a Canadian Surgeon and soldier named Lt. Col. John McCrae.
Pictured left to right, row one: Kiley Methner, Clayton Peacock, Brandon Sischo, Nicole Hill-Johnson and Evan Lease; row two: Cameron Clark, Jesse Higgins, Brayden Phillips, Alekz Shook and Sydney Haring; row three: Kaylee Walker, Brady Neal, Schuyler Badour, Em Wilber and Kimber Howard; and row four: Max Rousseau, Cassidy Steinert, Lillian Collins, Carter Fairchild and Tucker Trinca.

Pictured left to right, row one: Kiley Methner, Clayton Peacock, Brandon Sischo, Nicole Hill-Johnson and Evan Lease; row two: Cameron Clark, Jesse Higgins, Brayden Phillips, Alekz Shook and Sydney Haring; row three: Kaylee Walker, Brady Neal, Schuyler Badour, Em Wilber and Kimber Howard; and row four: Max Rousseau, Cassidy Steinert, Lillian Collins, Carter Fairchild and Tucker Trinca.

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Students of the Marking Period announced for CTE

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
CLAREThe Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program proudly acknowledges and congratulates the exceptional students who have been named “Students of the Marking Period” for the third period.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Ilove nestling into my comfy chair after a stick-to-your-ribs breakfast consisting of a bacon egg and cheese omelet, toast with lots of real butter, and hot coffee. I began to succumb to the warm glow of satiation and comfort.
Retired School Personnel to meet

Retired School Personnel to meet

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Retired School Personnel to meet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.The door will be open at 11:10 a.m.

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Lakeside Wednesday Morning Mens Golf

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
GLADWINThe 9 a.m. Wednesday morning “Fellas” golf league at Lakeside Golf Course is welcoming new players. This is a great 9-hole league with fun days, outings and no need to make up a round if you miss a week – just show up when you can play. Players of all skill levels welcome.
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