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School sports participation outpaces national average

East Lansing

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Min high school athletics – overall, and separately for girls and boys participation – remained steady during the 2024-25 school year and continued to outpace the state’s national ranking for high school-aged population, according to the annual national participation study conducted by the National...

Pictured are Caroline, Lily, Logan and Connor, the spirited children of Tyler and Angela McLaren, display their handiwork after decorating gift bags for homebound Gladwin County residents. They are the grandchildren of Tina and Mike Haines, Kim and Pat Savage, and Mark and Amy Baker, all proud Beaverton residents.

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Spreading holiday cheer

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

GLADWINLily and Caroline, beloved longtime holiday helpers, joyfully welcomed their brothers Logan and Connor into the family’s cherished tradition of giving this year and the team has been brighter ever since.Inspired by the generosity of Karen and Mike Moore, who are well known for their love of...

100th Birthday

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100th Birthday

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Dorothy Neumeyer celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 16, 2025. Family and friends gathered at Hope Lutheran Church in Rhodes on Dec. 14, 2025, for a potluck celebration. Happy birthday Dorothy!

Helping pass out the food curbside were Owner Sheryl Sacry, Team Member Kooper Brewer, Kortni; and Chef Monica Antes.

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Char Stone House provides Merry Meals

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

GLADWINChar Stone House on Cedar Ave. is not open for business yet.Workers were on the job Monday installing a brick oven and the plan is to be ready for a grand opening in late spring.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Christmas is an incredible celebration! The birth of Jesus Christ and the impact of His teachings, parables, and guidance on how we should treat one another in a harmonious world are at its core.

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AI-assisted scams against seniors

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

It’s not that scammers are getting smarter, but they have a new tool now: AI, artificial intelligence. For our own protection, we need to learn about AI and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.If you’ve posted any pictures on social media, take them down.

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January at your library

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

GLAWINDo you need something fun to do to get you through the winter blues? Your libraries have you covered!

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Recently, I have been focusing on being a caregiver. It seems that at some time in everyone’s life they get to have the role of being a caregiver for someone they love.

Entries sought for Quilt Show

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Entries sought for Quilt Show

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

STANDISHEntries are being sought for the Northeast Michigan Arts Council’s 33rd Annual Quilt Show slated for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026.There is no entry fee, nor are exhibitors required to have made their quilts. A quilt could have been received as a gift or a family heirloom.

Wandering with the Birds

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Wandering with the Birds

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comLast week a couple of visiting birders were checking out some feeders just east of Beaverton when they made a surprising discovery.Along with all the expected birds at the feeder was a very unexpected bird: a European Goldfinch.

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