Life in Gladwin

Put a “pause” on your surgery at the VA

Put a “pause” on your surgery at the VA

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Put a “pause” on your surgery at the VA

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding an initiative designed to hold off rushing a veteran to surgery. The purpose of the Surgical Pause is to give a good going over with veterans destined for surgery to screen them for risk of frailty.
Gladwin Area Community Band prepares for spring concert May 5

Gladwin Area Community Band prepares for spring concert May 5

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Gladwin Area Community Band prepares for spring concert May 5

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band is beginning rehearsals for its spring concert. Band director Ed Falls welcomes any interested musicians in and beyond Gladwin County to come and join in the music-making and the camaraderie. The decision to stay on board is yours.Rehearsals are 2-4 p.m.
GHS students attend Legislative Day

GHS students attend Legislative Day

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GHS students attend Legislative Day

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LANSINGMichigan Works! Region 7B Career Navigator Sandra Russell, who works in Gladwin High School (GHS), took three Jobs for Michigan’s Graduate (JMG) students to Legislative Day on Feb. 28.
Seventy years of direct dial calling in Gladwin County

Seventy years of direct dial calling in Gladwin County

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Seventy years of direct dial calling in Gladwin County

Bob Frei
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
GLADWINAnew day dawned in Gladwin County on March 4, 1954. It was a major step into the future when Gladwin County joined the growing trend of the day by introducing a concept called “self-dialing” of telephone calls.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Iwas just about to reach REM sleep, with all of the dreaming and health benefits that apply to deep sleep. I felt a shaking on my shoulder, “Joel, you promised to go to town and get some paint for the bathroom today!” I replied, “I’m on it!
How to spot government imposters

How to spot government imposters

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How to spot government imposters

Hillary Hatch
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C.Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and other government imposter scams during the fifth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 7, 2024.
MidMichigan Community Health Services attends policies and issues forum

MidMichigan Community Health Services attends policies and issues forum

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MidMichigan Community Health Services attends policies and issues forum

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
HOUGHTON LAKEMelissa Dunkle, CEO, MidMichigan Community Health Services, and Christine Riley, executive assistant/culture and communications coordinator, MidMichigan Community Health Services, recently attended the National Association of Community Health Centers 2024 Policy & Issues Forum in...

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MDARD recognizes Spay/Neuter Awareness Month

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) proudly recognizes Spay/Neuter Awareness Month – a month dedicated to highlighting the importance and benefits of this procedure.
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