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GACB Christmas concert rehearsals

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites musicians to join as they prepare for and perform its 2023 Christmas concert. This will be the band’s second Christmas concert and its fourth concert overall since it began last year. Rehearsals will be held at Gladwin High School, 1400 N. Spring St.
Pictured are fifth graders: Emily Patsey, Brynn Henry, Reagan Hartley, Garrett Villneff, and Nate Bowen.

Pictured are fifth graders: Emily Patsey, Brynn Henry, Reagan Hartley, Garrett Villneff, and Nate Bowen.

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Gladwin Intermediate School Students of the Month

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Pictured are fourth graders: Dustin Yost, Micah Prather, Marlin Fry, Charlotte Knapp, and Carla Saidla.
Michigan State kiwi are hearty, delicious and nutritious. They also have no fuzz so you can eat them like grapes. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROBERT WILLIAMS

Michigan State kiwi are hearty, delicious and nutritious. They also have no fuzz so you can eat them like grapes. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ROBERT WILLIAMS

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The mystery of the Michigan State kiwi

Matt Davenport
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
EAST LANSING “ Here I am in Washington wondering, when Michigan’s climate and soil is a good match for these plants, why I don’t hear of anyone growing or talking about these amazing plants in Michigan,” he wrote in a fateful email to MSUToday. “ Or, more specifically, at MSU.
This paper clip features a bronze skull and bones, making it ready for Halloween any time of the year. Is it a modern-day memento mori or a comment on the tedium of paperwork? KOVELS.COM

This paper clip features a bronze skull and bones, making it ready for Halloween any time of the year. Is it a modern-day memento mori or a comment on the tedium of paperwork? KOVELS.COM

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Memento Mori

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
When Halloween approaches, it’s time to look into the spooky side of antiques. While there are plenty of antique decorations and toys made specifically for Halloween, you can see related symbols in more everyday pieces.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
In Great Lakes Bay Catholic, Issue 5, 2023, a magazine published by the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw there is an interesting article by Dr. Dan Osborn, pages 10 and 11.

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Music release party slated for Oct. 21

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Dave Mead is having a release party for his new album ID-77 on Saturday, October 21, 6 p.m. at the Gladwin High School. Opening music includes Breanna Mead, who will kick off the evening; and Flanders Fields, a Michigan based indie band. The event will be hosted DJ Code.
The Seul Choix Point Lighthouse is a haunted attraction many tourists attend in the summer. COURTESY OF KAT TEDSEN

The Seul Choix Point Lighthouse is a haunted attraction many tourists attend in the summer. COURTESY OF KAT TEDSEN

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Seul Choix Point’s spirits

Kelsey Lester
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The smell of cigar smoke lingers as visitors walk through the dark living quarters of Gulliver’s Seul Choix Point Lighthouse. They’d think someone was there because of the smell. But no.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Iwas taking a well-deserved nap, one of my favorite pastimes, and I realized I was having a nightmare! I was sitting on something, and it felt uncomfortable. I stood up and was glad to see it was not my cat. I realized that it was my wallet.
Pastor Withrow and his family on the newly named Withrow Field.

Pastor Withrow and his family on the newly named Withrow Field.

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Brad Withrow retires from announcing youth football after 25 years

Steven Haupt
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
GLADWIN Pastor Brad Withrow has been the announcer of Gladwin Youth Football for 25 years. He announced his retirement on Saturday, October 7, during a game. Pastor Withrow gave a speech, expressing his thankfulness for parents, players, coaches and more, “...
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