🌱 How a train-themed mini park could reshape downtown Gladstone

Hi Gladstone! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a train-themed mini park could reshape downtown Gladstone
• How Gladstone hunters can turn this year’s deer into local meals

Also on today's calendar: Men's & Women's Basketball and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Morning flurries; cloudy, with a high of 28 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 28, low: 3.
• Saturday: Frigid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 14 and low of 6 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gladstone DDA plans for train-themed mini park (dailypress.net) — Gladstone’s Downtown Development Authority just received city approval to seek a major America250MI grant for a new train-themed mini park at Delta Avenue and Seventh Street, honoring the city’s railroad roots. Commissioners also approved key water plant upgrades, planned extra spending on non-motorized transportation to meet state rules, and set 2026 meeting dates, while confirming Joe Thompson as mayor.
   

• Michigan hunters donate 140,000 pounds of venison through DNR's statewide feeding program (wzmq19.com) — Gladstone hunters can directly support local families in need by donating deer to Soderman’s Processing on the city’s north side, part of a statewide program turning venison into food pantry staples. The DNR-funded Hunters Feeding Michigan effort expects about 140,000 pounds of ground venison this season, with processors from Escanaba to Gladstone helping move meat quickly to food banks.
   

📸 Around Gladstone

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gladstone

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Ugly Sweater Party
  Saunders Point Brewing, 1000 Delta Ave, Gladstone
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Men's & Women's Basketball
  Bay College , 2001 N Lincoln Rd , Escanaba
  2:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• ESCANABA – Holiday Party
  Escanaba Civic Center , 225 N 21st St , Escanaba
  2:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Market at the UP State Fairgrounds
  Upper Peninsula State Fair , 2401 12th Ave N , Escanaba
  10:00 am
• Christmas Market
  Upper Peninsula State Fair , 2401 12th Ave N , Escanaba
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Every Thursday is Ladies' Night Out! Mocktail and Cocktail Specials for our Ladies!
  Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging , 6411 State St , Garden
  4:00 pm
• The Pete and Kevin Show!!
  Leigh’s Garden Winery , 904 Ludington St , Escanaba
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Friday Night Piano
  Leigh’s Garden Winery , 904 Ludington St , Escanaba
  6:00 pm
• Christmas + Cocktails Sing-Along Christmas Concert with the Country Roses
  Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging , 6411 State St , Garden
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Eighties Rewind Christmas Party | Live Music by 'With Intent'
  Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging , 6411 State St , Garden
  4:00 pm
• The Blue Cheese Combo
  Island Resort & Casino , W 399 US-2 , Harris
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(01143) - 21 Lowrie Dr. in Gladstone. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Gladstone. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gladstone here.

🗞 Nearby News

Escanaba

• Gov. Whitmer announces funding for redevelopment projects in Escanaba & Marquette (wzmq19.com)
• Delta Animal Shelter sets Christmas Day goal for Pet Food Pantry donations (uppermichiganssource.com)
• Eskymos defeat Knights even record at 1-1 (dailypress.net)

Manistique

• Win a Christmas tree & support charities through Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital's Festival of Trees (uppermichiganssource.com)

Munising

Ok Gladstone! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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