GLADWINOn April 12 the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce held their Educational Series Legislative Breakfast. Speakers at the breakfast included Gladwin County District Library Director John Clexton, Adam Zdrojewski from the Beaverton School Board, Mid Michigan College President Tim Hood, and…
It’s time to begin my annual spring cleaning, and this year it’s going to be a bit different. Instead of just sticking with the window cleaning, closet organizing and dryer vent vacuuming type of activities, I’m going to concentrate on safety.Grab bar in the shower: I’m going to bite the bullet and…
One of the easiest ways to upcycle pallet wood is to make it into a bookshelf. Give your books, photos, and other mementos a stylish new home with this easy DIY project. There are so many different designs of pallet wood bookshelves that it’s tough to know where to begin! You just need to determine…
BEAVERTONWhen you’re starting from scratch, you’ve got to walk before you can run.The Beaverton soccer team is in its first varsity season and, after three games, the Beavers were still looking for the first goal and the first victory.The first home game is in the books, a 5-0 loss to Big Rapids…
1. In 2002, first baseman Hee-seop Choi became the first Korean-born position player in Major League Baseball when he debuted with what team?2. Australia’s Vern Schuppan won what prestigious sportscar endurance race in 1983?3. Six days after winning the1997 Stanley Cup championship, what Detroit…
HARRISONThe Rust Shaker Mountain Bike Race returns to Mid Michigan College’s event calendar in April! The race is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 on the Harrison Campus.The race is held on the Harrison Campus trail system, features divisions for every ability level, and is designed to include…
GLADWINThe Spring Thunder on the Strip 1/8 mile drag racing event is slated for Saturday, May 18 at 735 S. State St., Gladwin. Registration is from 8-10:30 a.m. with racing beginning at 11 a.m. All cars and trucks are welcome.Online pre-registration is currently open. Pre-register by going to forms…
GLADWINWins are always better than ties, but some ties are better than others.The Gladwin soccer team found that out last Tuesday after battling visiting Ogemaw Heights to a 2-2 draw.“I know the old saying is that a tie is like kissing your sister, but this one came against a very talented, senior…
GLADWINAfter a rough start, the Gladwin softball team came home and turned things around by sweeping a doubleheader from Kalkaska last Monday.“These young ladies are pushing each other hard to get better and it is working,” said Flying G’s coach Carl Schuler. “We only go up from here.”Pitcher Tessa…
FREELANDWhen it came down to who was the top boys’ track team at the Freeland Invitational Saturday, it really didn’t matter what everyone else did.Gladwin finished first with 93 points, despite not entering any of the four relay events.“We defeated Freeland by one point despite not running a…
FREELANDFirst place was set in stone Saturday when Petoskey won the Freeland Invitational girls’ track meet with 132 points, but Gladwin also rocked some outstanding performances and took second with 101, just ahead of Midland Dow with 99.“I’m very happy with what the girls have done so far,” said…
GLADWINThe City of Gladwin is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Rick Seebeck as the new Park…
CLAREOn Friday, April 5, the Clare-Gladwin RESD held a groundbreaking event to celebrate the…
GLADWINRecently, the Gladwin County Courthouse has made several steps forward in their security.…

Durbin pleads no contest to Second Degree Murder

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BEAVERTON Michael Brian Durbin II of Flint was sentenced on Monday, April 15, 2024 in the 55th Circuit Court in Gladwin. He pled no contest to Second Degree Murder and was sentenced to 225 months to life in prison.

Spring Cleaning and Safety

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It’s time to begin my annual spring cleaning, and this year it’s going to be a bit different. Instead of just sticking with the window cleaning, closet organizing and dryer vent vacuuming type of activities, I’m going to concentrate on safety.

Woodworking Bookshelf Using Pallets

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One of the easiest ways to upcycle pallet wood is to make it into a bookshelf. Give your books, photos, and other mementos a stylish new home with this easy DIY project.

A unique opportunity for voters

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To the Editor: This election cycle offers the voters something that most cannot. People need to understand that this election is unique in so far as these two men are the most recent presidents we have.

Beavers still seek first soccer victory

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BEAVERTON When you’re starting from scratch, you’ve got to walk before you can run. The Beaverton soccer team is in its first varsity season and, after three games, the Beavers were still looking for the first goal and the first victory.

Sports quiz

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1. In 2002, first baseman Hee-seop Choi became the first Korean-born position player in Major League Baseball when he debuted with what team? 2.

Rust Shaker Mountain Bike Race returns to Mid April 20

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HARRISON The Rust Shaker Mountain Bike Race returns to Mid Michigan College’s event calendar in April! The race is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 on the Harrison Campus. The race is held on the Harrison Campus trail system, features divisions for every ability level, and is designed to include wooded and hilly sections, long and gentle climbs, several areas wide enough for passing, and areas of steep, rough terrain.

RTLGC set to hold Focus on Life Benefit

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GLADWIN COUNTY Right to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin.

May I Walk With You

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While many people in our arrogant and advanced culture want to make a distinction between the “historical Jesus” and the “Jesus of faith”, I don’t. Some simply don’t believe in the Incarnation, the miracles of Jesus, the Resurrection, and the Eucharist, saying that these recordings in scripture were made up to make the man Jesus into a god.

Randy William Stone

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Randy William Stone Randy William Stone, passed away on April 5, 2024 at his home in Gladwin, Michigan. He was born on November 26, 1954 in Gladwin to the late Henry and Nellie (Reid) Stone.