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FLTF provides updates at county commission meeting

FLTF provides updates at county commission meeting

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FLTF provides updates at county commission meeting

Max Milne
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Gladwin County Board of Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting yesterday, May 9. During the meeting, commissioners heard from some of the local non-profits as well as the President of the Four Lakes Task Force.
GHS Plant Sale May 13

GHS Plant Sale May 13

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GHS Plant Sale May 13

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
GLADWIN Gladwin High School will have its Plant Sale on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will specialize in native perennial wildflowers and heirloom vegetables. Hanging baskets and bedding plants will also be offered.
Over mountains and through woods: part nine

Over mountains and through woods: part nine

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Over mountains and through woods: part nine

Max Milne
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
HANOVER, NH Loren McLaughlin and his friend John spent a couple nights and a day in Hanover, New Hampshire before they moved further into the state. While in town, they met up with a woman they had previously hiked with in Virginia.
GLADWIN COUNTY 4-H VISITS EBELS

GLADWIN COUNTY 4-H VISITS EBELS

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GLADWIN COUNTY 4-H VISITS EBELS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Gladwin County 4-H members and their families got the opportunity to take a tour of Ebels Meat Processing on April 29. They learned all about how beef, sheep, swine, and even deer, were processed.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Iwas napping and noticed something was tickling my eyes. I couldn’t sleep and came downstairs to nap in my “Comfy Chair.” My eyes were bothering me, I slowly opened one eye, and the brightness was dazzling. I recognized it as the bright, beautiful sunlight.
The Little Forks Conservancy works to permanently protect and improve natural environments in mid-Michigan by leading and inspiring actions that conserve vital habitats and waterways for the benefit of our entire community. The Conservancy has helped private landowners protect almost 4,000 acres in Mid-Michigan, including over 23 miles of waterways and shoreline.

The Little Forks Conservancy works to permanently protect and improve natural environments in mid-Michigan by leading and inspiring actions that conserve vital habitats and waterways for the benefit of our entire community. The Conservancy has helped private landowners protect almost 4,000 acres in Mid-Michigan, including over 23 miles of waterways and shoreline.

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Little Forks Conservancy seeks volunteers for stream sampling

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
GLADWIN Volunteers will be back in the Cedar River this spring to determine the river’s water quality by looking at the macroinvertebrates living in the water. Little Forks Conservancy is seeking volunteers for this stream sampling day on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Volunteers will meet at 10 a.m.
A Northern Tradition, held on April 16 raises funds to support student success, academic excellence, hightech learning spaces, and campus improvements.

A Northern Tradition, held on April 16 raises funds to support student success, academic excellence, hightech learning spaces, and campus improvements.

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A Northern Tradition raises over $75,000 for students

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
CLARE Over 550 people attended the 20th annual A Northern Tradition, Mid Michigan College’s annual fundraiser, which took place recently at Jay’s Sporting Goods in Clare. The event raised over $75,000 to support the College’s services to students and the community.
The team touring the MSU campus the Friday before competition.

The team touring the MSU campus the Friday before competition.

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GJHS Science Olympiad students place at the state competition

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
GLADWIN Congratulations to the Gladwin Junior High Science Olympiad team who competed at the state competition on Saturday, April 22 at Michigan State University (MSU). Students had been working on their events since January to prepare for their regional meet in March.
Pictured from left to right are: Kelly Van Warmer, DAR Michigan State Regent; Ruth Danielson, Chaplain, Au Gres; and Janet Schenk, River Au Sables Chapter Regent, Oscoda.

Pictured from left to right are: Kelly Van Warmer, DAR Michigan State Regent; Ruth Danielson, Chaplain, Au Gres; and Janet Schenk, River Au Sables Chapter Regent, Oscoda.

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DAR April meeting held

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
TAWAS CITY River Au Sables Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution proudly received State Regent, Kelly Van Warmer and Vice Regent, Dawn Brady as guests at their April meeting in East Tawas. Mrs.
Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries news

Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries news

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Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries news

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
GLADWIN COUNTY The Friends of the Gladwin County Libraries are bringing a new activity to supplement our spring book sale and bake sale. The book sale will begin on Wednesday, May 10 from 12-5 pm for members and those who pay $10 at the door. It will continue Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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