Diversions

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (PG-13)

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“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (PG-13)

News Staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (PG-13) -- The seventh installment in the “Transformers” franchise is out now on streaming.

Freedom Fest concerts set for July 25 and Aug. 29

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Freedom Fest concerts set for July 25 and Aug. 29

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Northwood University invites the community to its campus this summer for two Freedom Fest concerts at the John and Marjorie Hohman Amphitheater in Midland. In addition to an evening of great music, each concert will feature games for the whole family, food trucks, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Firefighters, history, music and more

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Firefighters, history, music and more

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Mark the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps and dive into Michigan history at a Tree Party, hosted Aug. 5 at the historic Higgins Lake Nursery and CCC Museum. Hear live music by Bill Jamerson 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Porkies backpacking classes give true wilderness experience

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Porkies backpacking classes give true wilderness experience

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

If you’ve often wondered what it would be like to hike what many call the most beautiful state park in the country, carrying everything you need, here’s your chance to learn from the experts!

“Run Rabbit Run” (TVMA)

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“Run Rabbit Run” (TVMA)

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

-- Hot off the finale of the series “Succession,” Sarah Snook has a new psychological thriller film premiering June 28. Snook plays a fertility doctor, also named Sarah, who has a 7-year-old daughter, Mia.

Here’s what to watch and where to watch it for the week of July 3, 2023.

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Here’s what to watch and where to watch it for the week of July 3, 2023.

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ON NOW: “Almost Paradise” (Season 2) -- Freevee ON NOW: “Joe Pickett” (Season 2) -- Peacock ON NOW: “iCarly” (Season 3) -- Peacock 5-July: “CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair” (Documentary) -- Hulu 5-July: “Wham!

SPORTS Quitz

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SPORTS Quitz

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

1. The Buffalo Braves, an NBA franchise from 1970-78, were a forerunner of what current NBA team? 2. On May 6, 1953, what pitcher for the St. Louis Browns threw a no-hitter in his first Major League start? 3.

Gladwin County District Library dog, Izzy.

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Meet Izzy, Gladwin’s own dog librarian

Max Milne

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

GLADWIN If you’ve been through the Gladwin District Library in the past year, there is a good chance that you met their latest team member, Izzy. Izzy has been coming into the Gladwin Library regularly for over 10 months.

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

News Staff

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Iwas enjoying another nap in my, “Comfy Chair”, when something started tickling my nose. It also began swirling around up in my sinuses. The scent reminded me of something like a cupcake or a twinkie, my groggy mind wrapped around it, and I identified it as vanilla!

Pictured left to right: Ethan Breault, Treyton Siegert, Gage Cingano, Lucas Mead, Colby Owens, and Kade Hunt.

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ATHLETES THANK COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORT

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

GLADWIN For a small town, the idea of winning a State Championship title is often a dream. But dreams do come true for the community of Gladwin. This year, Gladwin exceeded the dream and brought home not one, but two state championship trophies in two different sports.

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