Life in Gladwin

Fallen leaves on the ground are important for woodland species including insects, amphibians and small mammals over the cold months. PHOTO BY RACHEL COALE

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Don’t burn that butterfly’s blankie!

Rachel Coale, Emma Kukuk And Rachel Leightner

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Acold palace, solitude and a queen. This story may seem familiar, but we’re not talking about magical Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.”The queen in question is a bumblebee, and she has a request for you: When it comes to fall leaves, “let it go.”Allow us to explain.

Two-year-old incision occasionally secretes fluid

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Two-year-old incision occasionally secretes fluid

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old, very active male. My left Achilles tendon severed two years ago, but it was surgically repaired. I had an 8-inch incision that has totally healed, with the exception of one small area about the size of the lead of a pencil. It’s 3 inches above my heel.

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Back in the 1960s and 1970s, while the Viet Nam war was raging, many young people sought out different lifestyles.

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Amazing Glory Church worship schedule

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

BEAVERTONThe Amazing Glory Church worships every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. They are located at 2388 M-18, Beaverton.For more information call Apostle Brenda Smith at 989424-1326 or Pastor Steven Price at 989-948-0539.

Locomotive No. 1 LITTLE RIVER RAILROAD

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Little River Railroad takes passengers on a journey through time

DontÉ Smith

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

LANSINGAs the crisp autumn air settles over Michigan, the gentle chug of steam engines echoes through Coldwater.The Little River Railroad, a historic steam railway, invites passengers to step back in time for a ride filled with charm and nostalgia.

How to Cover & Protect Young Trees in Winter

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How to Cover & Protect Young Trees in Winter

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

While you’re making that checklist for the holidays, better add something else. It’s time to prepare your home and yard for winter. We’re not just talking about hauling away the last of the leaves and moving plants indoors.Winter-prep also includes protecting your trees from the cold and sunburn.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SILVERLEAF STREET AND CEDAR AVENUE

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | SILVERLEAF STREET AND CEDAR AVENUE

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

This week’s historical photo come courtesy of the photo collection of the Gladwin County Historical Society. It has been in the Society’s collection for a while, but in the past we did not have the ability to scan it in this detail.

Halloween Trunk or Treat events

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Halloween Trunk or Treat events

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

BILLINGS TOWNSHIPThere will be a Trunk or Treat event at Billings Township Community Park, 4404 Wieman Road, on Saturday, October 19, from 5:307 p.m. “Trunkers” will line up at 4:30 p.m. and the treating starts at 5:30 p.m.

BES Students of the Month for September are Finnigan McCann, Ryan Pierson, Maggie Lang, Ellie Gasche, Charles Meier, Chloe Elizardo, Eleanor Drudge, Xyon Pawlowski and Alexis Yott.

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Beaverton announces Students of the Month

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

BEAVERTONBeaverton Schools is proud to announce its Students of the Month for September at both Beaverton Elementary and the Jr./Sr. High School.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Alate afternoon nap can be oh-so rewarding. It improves digestion by napping before dinner, allows your sense of taste to reboot, and prepares for the rest of the day’s activities and the main feast of the day, “Dinner Time!

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