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Gladwin Mayor challenges “Gag Clause” that restricts speech

Gladwin Mayor challenges “Gag Clause” that restricts speech

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Gladwin Mayor challenges “Gag Clause” that restricts speech

Sarah Kile
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
GLADWINThe Mackinac Center Legal Foundation has issued a demand letter on behalf of Gladwin Mayor Sarah Kile challenging a provision in the City of Gladwin’s administrator contract that restricts elected officials and city employees from criticizing the administrator.
Ballot set for City’s November election

Ballot set for City’s November election

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Ballot set for City’s November election

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
GLADWINThe deadline has passed to enter the race for Mayor and City Council in Gladwin.Mayor Sarah Kile has opted not to run for reelection this year.Vying for her gavel in the Nov. 3 General Election will be current City Council Member Carol Darlington and Scott McPherson.

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Explore Michigan during Free ORV Weekend Aug. 15-16

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
LANSINGMark your calendars: Residents and outof- state visitors can legally ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails, routes and six scramble areas on two back-to-back days, Aug. 15-16, without an ORV license or trail permit.
The Michigan National Guard provides trained, combat-capable forces in support of the national security strategy worldwide and defense support of civil authorities in response to federal emergencies within the United States and state emergencies within Michigan. For more information, please visit: Michigan National Guard.

The Michigan National Guard provides trained, combat-capable forces in support of the national security strategy worldwide and defense support of civil authorities in response to federal emergencies within the United States and state emergencies within Michigan. For more information, please visit: Michigan National Guard.

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Northern Strike returns to State of Michigan

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
LANSINGNorthern Strike (NS) 26-2, one of the Department of War’s largest reserve component readiness exercises, returns to Michigan Aug.

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Consumers Energy carries out high-voltage upgrades in Gladwin County

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYConsumers Energy is continuing work to upgrade its highvoltage power system in Gladwin County. The ongoing project, which is part of the company’s Reliability Roadmap to ensure fewer and shorter power outages, will interrupt power temporarily to customers next week.
AnnMarie Horseman

AnnMarie Horseman

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Horseman in race for Democratic Primary

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
BEAVERTONThe results of the 2016 Presidential Election proved to be a turning point in the life of Midland High School Special Education teacher AnnMarie Horseman.“When 2016 happened, I was wondering, `What just happened? What do we do? How do we move forward?’ and that inspired me,” said Horseman.
Jessica Graczyk

Jessica Graczyk

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Virtual ROSE Program supports mental health

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
MIDLANDMyMichigan Health is offering the ROSE Program (Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials), a free virtual program designed to help expectant parents strengthen their emotional well-being during pregnancy and reduce the risk of postpartum depression.

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City seeks time capsule contents

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
GLADWINAtime capsule to be opened in 50 years in conjunction with the 300th birthday of the United States is being compiled in Gladwin.Residents are invited to drop off items to be potentially stored in the capsule at the Historic Village, which is open from 11 a.m.3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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WIC participants now able to use benefits online at Meijer stores

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are now able to shop with their WIC benefits online at Meijer stores.
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