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Holiday bazaar slated Nov. 21-22

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GLADWINSacred Heart will hold its annual holiday bazaar on November 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center located at 402 N. Silverleaf in Gladwin.

Pictured left to right: Gary Downie, Treasurer, Big Boys Club of Gladwin County, and Ken Roberts, Director of the Gladwin County Veterans Affairs Office.

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Vets receive donation to relief fund from The Big Boys Club

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GLADWIN COUNTYGladwin County Veterans Affairs would like to thank The Big Boys Club of Gladwin County for their generous donation to the Gladwin County Veterans Relief Fund. This fund is only made possible by the generous donations of Gladwin County’s organizations, businesses, and citizens.

Honor a vet! Send in a photo

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Honor a vet! Send in a photo

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Nov. 5 edition of the Gladwin County Record & Beaverton Clarion will include a special section honoring veterans that will be called “Strength of our Nation.”The section will include content relevant to Veteran’s Day and individual photos of those who have served.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Asignificant part of “adulting” is that – in addition to all the domestic and outdoor chores, taking care of kids, pets, and animals around the house – presents the proverbial everyday dilemma: “What’s for dinner?” The three words that strike fear in my stomach: “Nothing, let’s rummage!

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MARSP Meeting slated for Nov. 3

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Gladwin County Chapter will meet at the new Clare-Gladwin Career Tech Center (CTE) for lunch and a campus tour on Monday, Nov. 3.The lunch will be a taco bar, cookie, and a beverage for a fee.

Wandering with the Birds

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Wandering with the Birds

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

DARYL BERNARDdfbernard1963@gmail.comIwas out birding and exploring a trail in the Gladwin State Forest near home last week when I received a phone call from my brother, Brad, who lives along the Cedar River in Clare County.

BY DANIEL FACHTING

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May I Walk With You

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Recently I was with a group of friends having a few drinks and great conversation when things went south in a hurry. For just a few minutes, the conversation turned toward the discussion of ministers who had abused children. That quickly became bashing session that left me stunned.

Bells for Hospice Memorial Service

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Bells for Hospice Memorial Service

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GLADWINNovember is National Hospice month. In memory of loved ones, Hospice of Gladwin Area has scheduled its Annual Memorial Service. The memorial service will be held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church located at 1312 N. State Street (M-18), just north of Family Fare.

Northern Michigan University students examine a fake deer carcass loaded in the back of a hunter’s truck. Students in the university’s Conservation Law Enforcement program investigate several mock crime scenes to learn how to investigate environmental crimes. JEREMY SERGEY

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Michigan students learn to investigate poaching

Emilio Perez Ibarguen

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

LANSINGAs a group of Northern Michigan University students huddled around the carcass of a northern pike supposedly caught earlier that day, they knew something was wrong: The fish was far too small.

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, October 29, 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.

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