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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON BASKETBALL 1950-51

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON BASKETBALL 1950-51

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

This image features the 1950-51 Beaverton High basketball team. The regular season did not go Beaverton’s way that year. They did, however, win the district title at Mt. Pleasant, defeating Farwell and Clare.

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MDHHS awards Older Adult of the Year Award

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Health Services awarded Pam Niebrzydowski of Lake City the Older Adult of the Year Award during a May Older Michiganians Day celebration.“The Older Adult of the Year award is an annual state tradition celebrating the important...

Pictured in row 1: Jacob Gee, Bryson Grundy, Riley Sprague, Ben Zdrojewski; row 2: Luke Gyulveszi, Blake Gutchak, Aiden McNutt, Aiden Crowley, Mitchel Lennox; row 3: Isabelle Langley, Mia Crampton, Madelyn Green, Chevelle Funnell, William Warner; row 4: Tristyn Ricolo, Hydia Stevenson, Evan Farr, Gavin VanBuren. Not Pictured is Eternity Flores.

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CTE honors Students of the Marking Period

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

CLAREThe Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program proudly acknowledges and congratulates the exceptional students who have been named “Students of the Marking Period” for the fourth period.

GAFT summer musical Fiddler on the Roof

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GAFT summer musical Fiddler on the Roof

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is preparing for its 2026 summer musical and is inviting the community to audition for Fiddler on the Roof, with performances scheduled at Gladwin High School this July.The production will be directed by Liz Bebeau, with Kate Smith serving as...

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Veterans Appreciation Dinner June 18

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Veterans Appreciation Dinner will take place June 18, 5 p.m., Riverwalk Place located at 777 West Cedar Avenue.Veterans and their guest are invited to attend.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

It has been an interesting weather year in 2026. It seems to me that spring was colder than usual, which in the past has translated into a hotter summer! We have predictions of 90-plus-degree weather, and yet so far they never seem to come true!

Ten great reasons to adopt a shelter cat

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Ten great reasons to adopt a shelter cat

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My partner wants to buy a purebred kitten over the internet. I think it’s a terrible idea, and we would do just fine with a lovable cat from a local shelter.

Homeowners may be eligible for safety improvements

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Homeowners may be eligible for safety improvements

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYIs getting in and out of your home harder than it used to be? The Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Home Ramp Up program may provide no-cost safety improvements for eligible homeowners age 62 and older.Here’s how it works:■ Call or text your local office.

‘Three Free’ Weekend means free fishing, ORVing and state park entry

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‘Three Free’ Weekend means free fishing, ORVing and state park entry

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend, coming up Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.It’s two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state...

Louis Thompson made mixed media pieces that often reference American history, like this wall sculpture that incorporates china from Mount Vernon. ALEX COOPER AUCTIONEERS

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American Folk Art

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Sometimes, all we know about an artist from the past comes from their artwork. This is especially true of folk and outsider artists; collectors are often lucky to know their names.

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