Life in Gladwin

COMMUNITY THANKS

COMMUNITY THANKS

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COMMUNITY THANKS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Thank you, Gladwin County residents, for your support in passing the millage renewal for our great libraries which will enable the continuation of the many programs available for all ages and excellent book choices to check out.Thank you also for attending the K of C Fish Fry, on August 9, when the...
“Operation Survivor Justice” partnership with U.S. Marshals Service announced

“Operation Survivor Justice” partnership with U.S. Marshals Service announced

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“Operation Survivor Justice” partnership with U.S. Marshals Service announced

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
LANSINGAt a press conference on Aug. 14, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside members of the Department of Attorney General, Branch County Prosecutor Zachary Stempien, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor and Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan President Jeffrey Getting, Special...
Arts & Scraps: Reusing materials to combat climate change

Arts & Scraps: Reusing materials to combat climate change

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Arts & Scraps: Reusing materials to combat climate change

Jada Vasser
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
LANSINGReusing materials in creative ways is a lifelong obsession for Ang Adamiak – one that led her to launch a nonprofit in Detroit.Even though these days she says she’s mostly “in an office writing grants” while her staff is out doing “interesting work,” building partnerships around the...
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY RAILROADS

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY RAILROADS

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY RAILROADS

Bob Frei
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Gladwin and Beaverton both had railroads, as did other county locations: Rhodes, Estey, Bomanville and Meredith. Even Butman and Sherman Townships had railroad, even before Gladwin and Beaverton. Contrary to some rumors, Gladwin and Beaverton were never connected.

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Men’s bowling league meeting slated

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
GLADWINAThursday Night Men’s League Fall meeting will take place at Meadow Lanes on August 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. All bowling members are welcome to attend.
50TH ANNIVERSARY

50TH ANNIVERSARY

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50TH ANNIVERSARY

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Ed and Kris Rachwitz will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 31.
Secord Fire Department receives new equipment

Secord Fire Department receives new equipment

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Secord Fire Department receives new equipment

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
SECORD TOWNSHIPThough you may think of police and sheriff’s deputies when you think of first responders needing bulletproof vests, it is important that other first responders, such as firefighters, are well-protected as well.“For fire gear, you know we have our pants, our boots, our helmets, coats,...
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, August 21, 2024
Who remembers their first day of school? I do! My mom walked me to Oak Ridge Elementary School. It was a September day, and it was cool in the morning, so I was nervous. I did not attend any pre-school or Montessori – my parents would not have been able to afford it.
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