Life in Gladwin

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Iwas enjoying a welldeserved nap when I began to shrug off the post-nap grogginess and open my eyes.I looked out on the deck and the lawn and was shocked and horrified by the sight of the destruction, mayhem, and debris that is fondly referred to as fall.It is obvious why the season is called “fall.

A sweet gum tree in the nursery, waiting to be planted.

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Guide helps you pick, plant trees that will thrive in your space

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

LANSINGThinking of planting a new tree in your yard? Put down that shovel for a minute and check out the new Michigan Communities Tree Species Selection Guide.

John Ball Zoo fights for Great Lakes’ rarest butterflies

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John Ball Zoo fights for Great Lakes’ rarest butterflies

DontÉ Smith

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GRAND RAPIDSButterfly populations are in decline across the continental U.S., dropping by 22 percent between 2000 and 2020 according to a study in the journal Science. Almost a third of the 342 species studied have seen their numbers fall by more than half.

Hospice of Gladwin 5K Walk/Run Turkey Trot

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Hospice of Gladwin 5K Walk/Run Turkey Trot

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYRegistration is now open for the first annual 5K Turkey Trot benefiting Hospice of Gladwin Area.The run/walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, starting at North Park in Gladwin, at 9:30 a.m. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.Registration is $25 and includes an event t-shirt.

Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

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Grief support at Our Savior Lutheran

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GLADWINAgrief support group will take place at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road in Gladwin, Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 989-4269689 or go to griefshare.org.

Gladwin Area Community Band begins Christmas concert rehearsals

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Gladwin Area Community Band begins Christmas concert rehearsals

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band (GACB) invites interested musicians to join in as it prepares for and performs its 2025 Christmas concert. This will be the band’s third Christmas concert and its sixth concert overall since it began in 2022.

BEAVERTON BES Students of the Month for October are Jaxson DeFore, Jadyn Pilat, Lorelei Coles, Jaxton Longstreth, Penelope Grant, Wesley Boahbedason, Lane Rowley, Charlie Shears and Zella Owens.

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Beaverton announces Students of the Month

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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

Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

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Holiday gourmet nuts are in!

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Wednesday, November 19, 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.

MDHHS seeks input from older adults for new state plan

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MDHHS seeks input from older adults for new state plan

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports (ACLS Bureau) is inviting the public to join Community Conversations online and throughout the state to discuss the needs of older adult residents.

Wandering with the Birds

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Most people are naturally drawn to the colorful birds: Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, Eastern Bluebirds, Northern Cardinals, and so on. And there is no denying their beauty. But personally, I’ll take the personality and charisma of two of our less vibrant birds: crows and ravens.

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