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Members of the Michigan Opioids Task Force discussed plans for the $131 million investment from the FY2026 state budget to support substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services during yesterday’s task force meeting.

Members of the Michigan Opioids Task Force discussed plans for the $131 million investment from the FY2026 state budget to support substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services during yesterday’s task force meeting.

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Michigan makes historic investment in opioid and substance use response

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
LANSINGTo help save lives and reduce overdose deaths, the recently passed FY2026 state budget includes more than $131 million from the Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund to support substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services.

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Don’t believe every rumor

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The numbers are small -- only 100 or so veterans come down with it every year -- but this cancer is especially deadly: male breast cancer.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON EIGHTH GRADE 1935-36

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON EIGHTH GRADE 1935-36

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON EIGHTH GRADE 1935-36

Bob Frei
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
This week’s historical photo comes to us courtesy of Tamie Robinson of Beaverton. We know it is the eighth grade class 1935-36, because the photographer included an identifying plaque in the image. We know the teacher is Mae Shell, surrounded by her students.
Our Savior 82nd annual Sausage Sauerkraut Supper

Our Savior 82nd annual Sausage Sauerkraut Supper

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Our Savior 82nd annual Sausage Sauerkraut Supper

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWINThe 82nd annual Sausage Sauerkraut Supper will be held Nov. 14 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 Clendening Road, Gladwin from 4-7 p.m. with inside and takeout dining available. Inside dining will be buffet style.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY KATHY KOENIG.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY KATHY KOENIG.

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Wandering with the Birds

Daryl Bernard Dfbernard1963@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
It was a brutally cold February day on the shore of Lake Michigan. Along with a dozen other hearty souls, we stood and scanned the choppy waters just offshore, hoping to catch sight of our target.
Pictured in back row, left to right: Paul Muma, Ella Finkbeiner, Lulu Contreras, Dillon Lieu, Ember Piper, Kennedy Antes, and Avery Graybill; middle row: Marleigh Grenon, Griffin Ferris, Noelle Melchi, Liam Terrien, Kamryn Lawrason, Georgia Grenon, Isabelle Hurt, Lola Stout, and Parker Sischo; front row: Evelyn Terrien, Annabella Wolverton, Gideon Wolverton, Katherine Carman, Lylah Schaudt, and Sam Marcotte.

Pictured in back row, left to right: Paul Muma, Ella Finkbeiner, Lulu Contreras, Dillon Lieu, Ember Piper, Kennedy Antes, and Avery Graybill; middle row: Marleigh Grenon, Griffin Ferris, Noelle Melchi, Liam Terrien, Kamryn Lawrason, Georgia Grenon, Isabelle Hurt, Lola Stout, and Parker Sischo; front row: Evelyn Terrien, Annabella Wolverton, Gideon Wolverton, Katherine Carman, Lylah Schaudt, and Sam Marcotte.

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GAFTY’s Dorothy Goes To Wonderland to open

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWINWhile we all know “There’s no place like home,” for Dorothy in GAFTY’s (Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre Youth) upcoming performance of Dorothy Goes To Wonderland, maybe falling down the rabbit hole won’t be so bad for her.See if Dorothy and her friends make it back to Oz in the play...

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Food distribution at Christ The King Nov. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWINThe GBCFD will be hosting it’s next distribution on Nov. 15 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin. There will not be a distribution in December.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.
A Digital Media student interacts with visitors in the new lab, demonstrating industry-standard software and equipment while explaining how the program helps build technical skills.

A Digital Media student interacts with visitors in the new lab, demonstrating industry-standard software and equipment while explaining how the program helps build technical skills.

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Magnus Center expansion open house draws strong community turnout

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
CLAREThe Clare Gladwin Career & Technical Education (CTE) program hosted a successful community Open House on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m., welcoming guests to explore the brand new expansion of the Magnus Center.The event drew an impressive turnout as families, students, and community members...

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Beaverton Lions Club to continue Adopt a Family

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GLADWINAs the holiday season approaches, remember the Beaverton Lions Club in your year-end and long term planned giving.The Lions Club has a long tradition of providing Christmas assistance for those in need.
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