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Sweetest Day Roses available for order

Sweetest Day Roses available for order

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Sweetest Day Roses available for order

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club will continue the tradition of selling roses to coincide with Sweetest Day, a day to recognize the special folks in your life: wives, mothers, sweethearts, secretaries, co-workers, etc.Sweetest Day this year is Saturday, October 19.
Pictured is Dirk Presidio at the Bra-La-La in 2014.

Pictured is Dirk Presidio at the Bra-La-La in 2014.

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Bra-La-La Fundraiser slated for October 24

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWINThe community embraced the return of the MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin Bra-La-La event last year by raising more than $25,000 for the Gladwin Breast Health Fund.The MyMichigan Health Foundation is pleased to announce the event will return this year and will be held Thursday, Oct.
Learn to adjust your body to a new sleeping schedule

Learn to adjust your body to a new sleeping schedule

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Learn to adjust your body to a new sleeping schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just retired from working the graveyard shift for 40 years.I am hoping you can share some information on how to safely learn to sleep at night once again. -- E.H.

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Annual Harvest Dinner upcoming

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
BEAVERTONThere will be an Annual Harvest Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, M-18 across from Chemical Bank, on Thursday, October 10 from 4-7 p.m.The menu consists of Roast Beef and all of the trimmings and will be served buffet style.
Gladwin PTO holds walk-a-thon

Gladwin PTO holds walk-a-thon

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Gladwin PTO holds walk-a-thon

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin PTO had a walk-a-thon, beginning on September 30 and ending on October the 4.The elementary and intermediate students all participated; Our staff and volunteers were amazing each and every day of the event.

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70th Foutch annual family reunion

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GLADWINThe Foutch family gathered at the Sage Township Hall on July 27, 2024, for the 79th annual reunion. The Lord’s Prayer was said by all prior to the meal. There were 66 in attendance. The reunion provided chicken legs, meatballs, brats and hot dogs. At approximately 2:05 p.m.
High School sophomores from Gladwin County will have the chance to interact with more than 70 employers at the 2024 MiCareerQuest Middle Michigan event. Pictured here at last year’s event are representatives from Saint-Gobain in Beaverton.

High School sophomores from Gladwin County will have the chance to interact with more than 70 employers at the 2024 MiCareerQuest Middle Michigan event. Pictured here at last year’s event are representatives from Saint-Gobain in Beaverton.

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GCCF helps students attend MiCareerQuest Middle Michigan

Gladwin County
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Thanks to the generous support of the Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF), students from Gladwin County schools will have the chance to attend the region’s premier hands-on Career Exploration event, MiCareerQuest Middle Michigan.

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Pasture walk event at Kersten Farm

Gladwin
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Join Michigan State University Extension and Kersten Farm, 4174 W. M-18, for a pasture walk on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m.After retiring, John and Laura Kersten embarked on a new adventure, transforming an 80-acre Amish farm into a registered Black Angus ranch.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | DR. LEININGER’S RESIDENCE

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | DR. LEININGER’S RESIDENCE

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | DR. LEININGER’S RESIDENCE

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
In the early days of farm mechanization, steam was king. The steam powered tractors and thrashers were tremendously more efficient than previous methods, but required large crews to make them useful.
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 2, 2024
Iwas nestled deeply in my comfy chair, enjoying an afternoon nap. The warmth enveloping my body emanated from a great hot lunch, and my warm blanket felt like waves of glowing embers from a quiet evening campfire.The phone ringing abruptly awakened me.
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