Life in Gladwin

A gray wolf is shown in the Upper Peninsula, captured on a trail camera image in 2024 as part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ wolf abundance study. CREDIT: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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DNR to conduct Lower Peninsula wolf survey

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

GRAYLINGThe Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s help in conducting a communitybased northern Lower Peninsula survey to detect any potential presence of gray wolves.

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Skeels to celebrate 50th anniversary

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

GLADWINSkeels Christian School (SCS) is celebrating 50 years of educating children in Gladwin County! Pastor Carl Briggs, with the support of Skeels Baptist Church, founded the school in 1975 as a Kindergarten through fourth grade program.

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Community events

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Weekly meetings and events■ Bingo – Eagles 3292, 6 p.m., Gladwin.■ Al Anon – 10 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Gladwin.Meetings■ Friends of the Gladwin Conservation District meetings are every fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | TOBACCO TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 2

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | TOBACCO TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 2

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

This is the original Tobacco Township district 2 school house, according to the late owner of the original, Don Blades. It had been part of his mother’s collection.

WLPOA pike fishing contest a success

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WLPOA pike fishing contest a success

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Thank you to Wiggins Lake Property Owners Association (WLPOA) board member Adam Carey (and mom) for organizing a successful pike fishing contest and congratulations to all of the winners!

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Ilove waking up without an alarm going off, early enough to see the sunrise and enjoy my coffee. I contemplate the beauty of the day beginning to unfold before my eyes. I think about my schedule and what I plan to accomplish on this fresh new day!

Gladwin County libraries offer free resources for career exploration

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Gladwin County libraries offer free resources for career exploration

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYAnew year always brings resolutions, from health to hobbies to budgeting. But it can also bring transitions like career changes. If you are considering making a switch, the staff at the Gladwin County and Beaverton Branch Libraries are ready to help you get started.

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

One of the activities that many Catholic Christians participate in is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This is a time of prayer where the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar in a monstrance and people present themselves to pray. Some stay for a few minutes and others for longer times.

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CMDHD is celebrating National Condom Week with community events

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

FARWELLCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is celebrating National Condom Week: February 14-21. Events planned include testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at Central Michigan University’s Foust Hall and free condom distribution.

Owner wants dog in the bedroom at all times, even on Valentine’s

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Owner wants dog in the bedroom at all times, even on Valentine’s

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My fiance insists on keeping the bedroom door closed, and my dog “Charlie,” on the opposite side of it, when we’re having sex. But Charlie whines, yelps and scratches the door the entire time we’re at it.

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