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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.The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (also known as SSG Fox...

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., at the Jay’s &...

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.At Gladwin High School, 30 community...

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., a...

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Hospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief starts in April

Gladwin

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Hospice of Gladwin Area Understanding Grief will take place April 14 through May 19, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Conference Room located at 1312 N. State Street, Gladwin.It will provide a safe, supportive, educational and healthy grieving space centered on difficult...

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.

The cover of “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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New book sails into the unknown stories of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Joshua Kim

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

LANSINGAnew book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck.Thomas Nelson, a Wisconsin public administrator and one of the authors...

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Food Distribution at Christ the King

Gladwin County

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) will be hosting it’s next distribution on April 18, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.

SVSU names Deans’ List students for fall 2025 semester

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SVSU names Deans’ List students for fall 2025 semester

University Center

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

More than 1,880 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the winter 2025 semester Deans’ List.To be eligible for the Deans’ List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better.Among those earning this academic honor were:RhodesTaryn...

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Home and Garden Show April 25

Gladwin

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

AHome and Garden Show will take place April 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Arnold Center located at 490 Industrial Drive.

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