Life in Gladwin

Pictured are Phil Andrist and Brent Mishler promoting Fire Prevention Week.

Pictured are Phil Andrist and Brent Mishler promoting Fire Prevention Week.

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BFD and State Farm team up to promote working smoke alarms

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, and this year’s theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you.
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, October 9, 2024
Ilove lunch! It’s one of my favorite five meals of the day! (Just kidding, mostly). I often enjoy revisiting last night’s home-cooked dinner or carryout meal. Leftovers are a form of re-gifting. No leftovers, no problem.
George E. Ohr’s pottery can be recognized by its thin clay, vividly colored glaze and an overall sense of eccentricity.

George E. Ohr’s pottery can be recognized by its thin clay, vividly colored glaze and an overall sense of eccentricity.

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Puzzle mugs

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Collecting ceramics may be seen as traditional, even old-fashioned, but there is plenty of room for eccentricity. This puzzle mug by George E. Ohr is an unusual piece by an unconventional artist.
Little Forks Conservancy to hold Astronomy Hike

Little Forks Conservancy to hold Astronomy Hike

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Little Forks Conservancy to hold Astronomy Hike

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
MIDLANDLittle Forks Conservancy will be holding an Astronomy Hike, at the George and Sue Lane Preserve, on Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m.
Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $93,500

Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $93,500

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Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $93,500

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWIN COUNTYMid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters has recently received $93,500 in grants to support its Lunch Buddies Expansion Plan.They are incredibly grateful to the following organizations for their support, believing in the mission. The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Rollin M.

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Food distribution at Christ the King

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month, with its next distribution being on Saturday, October 19 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.

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Amazing God, Amazing Plan

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Community Christian Choir will present Amazing God, Amazing Plan, a collection of gospel songs.It will take place on Saturday, October 12, 6 p.m., Beaverton United Methodist Church located at 150 W. Brown Street, and Sunday, October 13, 6 p.m.

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Gospel music/dinner slated for October 13

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWIN COUNTYThere will be a free Gospel Music/Dinner event on Sunday, October 13 at the Wagarville Community Christian Church, 2478 Wagarville Road, Gladwin.The chicken dinner will be at 3 p.m. and the concert, featuring Key of Mercy, with Frank Hutchinson, will be at 4:30 p.m.
An electric bus connects to a charge port at Three Rivers Public Schools. THREE RIVERS PUBLIC SCHOOL

An electric bus connects to a charge port at Three Rivers Public Schools. THREE RIVERS PUBLIC SCHOOL

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Electric bus rollout sparks optimism among schools

DontÉ Smith
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
LANSING“ We’re rolling with the changes,” said Kathy Kochanski, the transportation coordinator for Troy Public Schools, as more school districts across the state adopt electric buses to reduce emissions and promote cleaner energy.
Highway clean up: Riley Banfield, Dylan Moore, Brian Sharpsteen (in back) and Chrissy Sharpsteen.

Highway clean up: Riley Banfield, Dylan Moore, Brian Sharpsteen (in back) and Chrissy Sharpsteen.

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Boy Scout Troop help out the community

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWINocal Boy Scout Troop 779 helped out at the Thunder on the Strip event by helping park cars, directing attendees where to park.The troop also carried out highway clean up on M-61, from Littletown to Hockaday. 
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