Life in Gladwin

Butterflies race for state insect status

Butterflies race for state insect status

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Butterflies race for state insect status

Vladislava Sukhanovskaya
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
LANSINGThree butterflies are racing to become Michigan’s official state insect – and one of them is ahead, at least politically.The black swallowtail butterfly, a Michigan native, spends its whole life cycle in the state hibernating as pupa under leaves during winter and hatching in the spring.
Jeremy Dicken participates in swim around Mackinac Island

Jeremy Dicken participates in swim around Mackinac Island

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Jeremy Dicken participates in swim around Mackinac Island

Steven Haupt
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
GLADWINOn Sunday, August 18, Jeremy Dicken swam 8.2 miles around Mackinac Island in a race event. Dicken had been training for the event since March of this year and it took him seven hours and 10 minutes to do the 8.2 mile swim around the island.
Cedar River stream sampling upcoming

Cedar River stream sampling upcoming

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Cedar River stream sampling upcoming

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
GLADWINThe Little Forks Conservancy has been monitoring the water quality of the Cedar River since 2015.

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CMDHD will host 15th annual HIV/ AIDS 5K Walk/Run

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is hosting its 15th Annual Central Michigan HIV/AIDS 5K on Saturday, September 21, at Island Park in Mt.Pleasant. The proceeds from the 5K will help to support Community Health programs, including harm reduction, HIV medical care, case...
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, September 4, 2024
Iwas relaxing in my comfy chair when my wife yelled, “Joel, it’s time to buy yourself a new chair! It’s worn out!”I pretended to be sleeping so I did not have to respond. My chair is not worn out, I just got it broken in.I could not fall asleep; the wind was howling and gusting.
Checking the safety history of your child’s school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code

Checking the safety history of your child’s school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code

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Checking the safety history of your child’s school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
LANSINGWith the start of a new school year upon us, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is reminding parents and guardians that they have the ability to check the safety records of all school buses in Michigan.As part of Michigan’s School Bus Inspection Program, all public, private, denominational,...
Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

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Food distribution at Christ the King September 21

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution will take place on Saturday, September 21 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.
New Welcome Center Project unveiled at Dow Gardens

New Welcome Center Project unveiled at Dow Gardens

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New Welcome Center Project unveiled at Dow Gardens

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
MIDLANDThe Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation is pleased to unveil plans for our new Welcome Center at Dow Gardens, an 110-acre botanical garden located in Midland.The facility will enhance the guest experience offering modern amenities and improved access to the Gardens, continuing the...
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