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Retired School Personnel to meet

Gladwin
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) – Gladwin County Chapter will meet on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall located at 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.■ 10-10:30 a.m.
A group of campers from 2025 LAB Week, where students designed and pitched their own food truck concepts while learning how businesses differentiate themselves through branding, customer experience, pricing, and location strategy.

A group of campers from 2025 LAB Week, where students designed and pitched their own food truck concepts while learning how businesses differentiate themselves through branding, customer experience, pricing, and location strategy.

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Deadline nears to apply for scholarships for Northwood’s Entrepreneurship camp

Midland
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
High school students Hinterested in entrepreneurship and innovation have until April 17 to apply for a $500 scholarship to LAB Week, Northwood University’s immersive free-enterprise summer camp.
Exercising to avoid falls

Exercising to avoid falls

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Exercising to avoid falls

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
If your weather is anything like mine right now, the promised end of winter hasn’t happened yet, with storms continuing to roll in every few days right on schedule. The things that have not gone away yet, however, are Covid, flu and RSV.
BEAVERTON BRIDGE

BEAVERTON BRIDGE

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BEAVERTON BRIDGE

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
This image depicts a pile driver in what was then just the back water of the Ross Brother logging dam. The piles are, most likely, being driven to rebuild a county bridge damaged in one of the many floods between 1909 and 1916.
Veteran suicide prevention grants

Veteran suicide prevention grants

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Veteran suicide prevention grants

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Across the country, state and local governments, nonprofits, certain tribes and other community organizations are going to share in a $112 million grant program for their work in veterans suicide prevention.
Little Forks Conservancy offers free conservation program for landowners

Little Forks Conservancy offers free conservation program for landowners

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Little Forks Conservancy offers free conservation program for landowners

Clare
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Little Forks Conservancy is inviting local landowners to learn more about the conservation options available to them during a free educational event focused on land protection and stewardship in Clare County.The event will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Empty Bowls to be filled at GHS on May 5

Empty Bowls to be filled at GHS on May 5

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Empty Bowls to be filled at GHS on May 5

Gladwin
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Empty Bowls is a worldwide initiative that was started by a high school art teacher in Michigan about 30 years ago.The idea is to have people make their own clay bowl and then sell it filled with something good to raise funds for local food-related charities.
Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

Gladwin
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Family Fun Festival, sponsored by the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene, will take place on May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St.A Versiti Blood Drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will also feature a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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, April 8, 2026
Iwas enjoying a cool spring nap after dinner when I woke up, resenting the meal I had eaten half an hour ago. I consumed, with glee, four wings, slathered in hot cayenne sauce and blue cheese dressing, accompanied by celery sticks.
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