Life in Gladwin

Open Gym at Emmanuel Baptist

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Open Gym at Emmanuel Baptist

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWINWednesdays this fall kids from grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a night of fun at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gladwin.Located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road, Emmanuel will be holding an open gym from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every other Wednesday.Upcoming dates are, Dec. 3, and Dec. 17.

Breaking down the difference between a cold and influenza

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Breaking down the difference between a cold and influenza

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the flu? -- A.T.R.ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

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Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club has received the shipment of gourmet nuts for this holiday season. These are quality nuts with no peanuts added and make wonderful Christmas gifts.

Arenac Choraleers announce holiday concerts in December

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Arenac Choraleers announce holiday concerts in December

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

STANDISHThe sounds of the season will come alive when the Arenac Choraleers present a series of two holiday concerts titled Christmas Wishes! on Saturday, Dec. 6 in West Branch at the Ogemaw Council on Aging Senior Center, 1528 S. M-33, and a final performance on Saturday, Dec.

Victorian English majolica maker George Jones decorated this platter with English Christmas symbols that may be unfamiliar to Americans, but still have the spirit of the holiday. STRAWSER AUCTION GROUP

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English Christmas

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

With its rings of holly branches, this majolica platter carries the spirit of Christmas. And with its $7,735 sale price at Strawser Auction Group, it’s certainly something to celebrate! But a closer look shows its symbols are a little different from the decorations most of us may be used to.

Wandering with the Birds

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Wandering with the Birds

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comMost people are familiar with bird migration – the spring movement of birds from their southerly wintering grounds to their northerly breeding grounds, and the return trip in the fall.

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Michigan Adoption Day celebrated newly adoptive families in November

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

LANSINGIn honor of Michigan Adoption Day, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is celebrating the life-changing impact of adoption by honoring the many loving families who open their hearts and homes to children in need of a permanent home.

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Ever been asked why someone might worship God? Why would anyone want to worship Jesus? St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians (Colossians 1:12-20) offers some reasons. Here goes.God created the universe, everything visible and invisible.

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A guide to dining out for the holidays

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

For some people there is no better way to celebrate the holidays than to spend time with friends and loved ones around the dinner table. Although cooking and dining at home are popular this time of year, some celebrants may not have the time or the inclination to host the holidays at home.

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82nd Annual Sausage Sauerkraut Supper a success

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Abig “Thank You” to all our loyal and faithful customers for coming to the 82nd Annual Our Savior Lutheran Church Sausage and Sauerkraut Supper in Gladwin. Once again, the meal included Take-Outs and Buffet Inside Dining to the delight of 1244 guests.

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