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Boater safety class slated to begin Feb. 22

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

GLADWINAboater safety class will take place Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Secord Township Hall located at 1507 Secord Dam Road in Gladwin.This is a free class. A Michigan Boater Safety Certificate will be issued on completion.

Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

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Family Fun Festival slated for May 16

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

GLADWINFamily 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...

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Ienjoyed my breakfast, interesting word meaning break-fast, as most of us fast all night, some of course are lured to the kitchen and open the door of the refrigerator and are attracted to the light like moths to the porchlight.

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

In his book, No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, Dr. Edward Sri gives some excellent advice on tested and true ways of not giving into temptation to sin. The first suggestion he makes is to simply pray. It doesn’t have to be a long prayer. Short phrases like, “Jesus, help me.”

Bandy the headmaster helped advertise General Electric radios starting in the 1920s. Now, vintage Bandy dolls appeal to collectors of dolls, radios and advertising. DONLEY AUCTIONS

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Promotional toys

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Promotional toys have been a popular form of advertising for a long time.

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYAll U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the American Legion Post...

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Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYResidents are encouraged to sign up for free 24-hour text messages with warnings from the National Weather Service, Central Dispatch and the Gladwin County Emergency Management Office.

BES Students of the Month for January are Lainey Anderson, James Credille, Lorelei Coles, Marlena Grove, Shelby Hayes, Kaeson Cousineau and Alexis Watters. Not pictured: Linden Hunt and Lily Torrez.

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Beaverton announces Students of the Month

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Beaverton Schools is proud to announce its Students of the Month for January at both Beaverton Elementary and the Jr./Sr. High School.

Wandering with the Birds

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Snow BuntingToday I was out driving the rural roads north of Gladwin, scanning the fields in hopes of finding birds unique to this habitat and the winter season: Snow Buntings. Driving slowly northward on Shell Road, I spotted some movement in the road ahead.

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Bond named to University of Alabama Fall 2025 Presidents List

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, ALSydney Bond was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2025.A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an...

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