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CoA seeking Christmas comfort items for seniors

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

GLADWINCouncil on Aging (CoA) are looking for scarves, mittens, gloves, and signed holiday cards as they look to spread Christmas cheer.Drop off locations are: Village Flowers, Lyle’s Flowers, and Antler Arms CoA Office 215. S. Antler St.

Pictured in row 1: Savanna Bissonnette, Lillie Graham, Madison Jones and Jacob Cuddie; row 2: Conan Weeks, Tristan Youngblood, Hannah Kimball, Colton Ptenninger and Casey Brand; row 3: Tommie Murrell, Robert Hunt, Anastasia Caster, Lana Dickerson, Austin Marshall and Dominic Craig; and row 4: Sophie Lubs, Jaya Holder, Nolan Underhill, Calvin Scoby, Peyton Gallo and Gavin Bruner

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CTE Students of the Marking Period announced

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

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 first period.

Pictured is the Winter Carnival event in Feb. 25, 2023.

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Annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival slated

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

GLADWINThe third annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival will take place on January 17, 2025 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 751 M-18, from 3-6 p.m.The event includes free hats, gloves, and scarves. There will also be a storytime by the Gladwin County District Library from 3:30-3:45 p.m.

Post 171 Mural Contest extended

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Post 171 Mural Contest extended

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

GLADWINThe Executive Committee of American Legion Post 171 has decided to extend the deadline for entries into the Mural Contest. The new deadline will be March 15.The images submitted may be sketches, drawings, or photographs and may be in the public domain, i.e.

Pictured is Jerram Dee and Davina Farnsworth.

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Flynn Lumber announces shopping giveaway winners

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

GLADWINOn December 2, Davina Farnsworth and Kayla Rhode of Gladwin, were chosen as winners of the Flynn Lumber & Supply Co. Do-It-Best $500 in Merchandise Shopping Giveaways. Davina and Kayla were selected at random from hundreds of entries submitted at the store from August 26 through December 1.

City of Gladwin Home Decoration Christmas Light Contest 2023.

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Home decoration and Christmas light contest

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

GLADWINThe City of Gladwin will be hosting a Home Decoration and Christmas Light Contest. Judging for the contest is ongoing through December 18. Winners will be announced on December 20.Flyers to fill out your name, address, and phone number can be picked up at Gladwin City Hall. 1000 W. Cedar Ave.

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Thursday, December 19, 2024

There is a story about St. Francis of Assisi that after his conversion God asked him to build his church.Of course, he said yes, and he gathered stones and began to build the walls. It was hard work!

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Applications for Bailey Fund Scholarships now being accepted

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

MIDLANDApplications to the Bernard F. and Melissa Anne Bailey Family Fund Health Care Scholarship program at MyMichigan Health are now available for the 2025-2026 school year. Students may access the application online at //www. mymichigan.org/bailey.

There’s a version of Santa Claus for everyone who celebrates. KOVELS.COM

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Santa Figures

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Santa Claus comes in many forms. While he is ultimately inspired by the historical St. Nicholas of Myra (today Demre, Turkey), a fourth-century Greek bishop, he is influenced by British, German, Dutch and Scandinavian folkloric figures.According to today’s traditions, he lives at the North Pole.

Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommends projects totaling $41.7 million to boost outdoor recreation

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Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommends projects totaling $41.7 million to boost outdoor recreation

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

LANSINGThe Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommended Wednesday that the Michigan Legislature approve 68 recreation development projects and 17 land acquisitions totaling $41.7 million be funded in 2025.The board this year considered a total of 122 applications seeking over $53.

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