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Post 171 Mural Contest extended

Post 171 Mural Contest extended

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Post 171 Mural Contest extended

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 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 the Winter Carnival event in Feb. 25, 2023.

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

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Annual Gladwin County Winter Carnival slated

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 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.

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Blood drive slated

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday, December 5 from 12-6:15 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61.Call Jim Roller for a ride at 989-450-1367. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred.To make an appointment call 866-642-5663.
CoA seeking Christmas comfort items for seniors

CoA seeking Christmas comfort items for seniors

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CoA seeking Christmas comfort items for seniors

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 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.

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Cookie Walk and Mini Craft Show upcoming

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
GLADWINThere will be a Cookie Walk and Mini Craft Show on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road, Gladwin.

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New programs at the GCDL

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
GLADWIN COUNTYGladwin County District Library (GCDL) is excited to announce the launch of several new programs designed to enrich the community’s access to learning, creativity, and entertainment.
Rhead, Roseville and Della Robbia are three of the most important names in American art pottery. All of them apply to this vase. KOVELS.COM

Rhead, Roseville and Della Robbia are three of the most important names in American art pottery. All of them apply to this vase. KOVELS.COM

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Della Robbia Pottery

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Would you believe that one of the most prominent figures in American art pottery came from England? Frederick Hurten Rhead was born in England in 1880 and started his ceramics career by working with his father, Frederick Alfred Rhead.
Country Blend 4-H Club collects socks for “Socktober”

Country Blend 4-H Club collects socks for “Socktober”

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Country Blend 4-H Club collects socks for “Socktober”

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
GLADWIN COUNTYChristmas Kindness was thrilled to have yet another reason to celebrate Thanksgiving this year when Country Blend 4-H Leader, Katie Hamilton, called to announce their group had collected 2,244 pairs of warm socks during our Christmas Kindness “Soctober” event.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
It’s done! It didn’t take hundreds of years as some cathedrals in Europe and certainly didn’t cost as much, but the renovation of St. Cecilia Church is finally finished. My first reaction was awe! We no longer participate in mass in the Blessed Michael McGivney Hall, but in a very beautiful space.
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