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Michigan residents have surprisingly higher risk of being struck by lightning

Michigan residents have surprisingly higher risk of being struck by lightning

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Michigan residents have surprisingly higher risk of being struck by lightning

Clara Lincolnhol
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
LANSINGMichigan experiences hundreds of thousands of lightning strikes each year and ranks 25th in lightning density per square mile, according to 2024 data.On July 9, lightning started a fire at Thayer Marine in Jackson County’s Summit Township. The business burned to the ground.

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When the punishment isn’t enough

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
It’s most disturbing when one in a position of authority, someone tasked with the specific job of helping veterans, turns out to be a thief.
Free ORV Weekend slated August 16-17

Free ORV Weekend slated August 16-17

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Free ORV Weekend slated August 16-17

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
LANSINGResidents and out-ofstate visitors legally can ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days (Aug.16-17) without an ORV license or trail permit.
Mike Hoadley

Mike Hoadley

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Rep. Hoadley sets August office hours

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
AU GRESState Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) has announced upcoming office hours for citizens in the 99th House District in Arenac, Iosco, Ogemaw, Bay, Clare and Gladwin counties to meet with their state representative during the month of August.

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Sacred Heart Bazaar in November

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GLADWINSacred Heart will its annual holiday bazaar on November 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center located at 402 N. Silverleaf in Gladwin. For more information call the parish office at 989-426-7154.

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Beaverton Youth Football League receives grant

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYBeaverton Youth Football League (BYFL) announces their acceptance of the $7000 grant awarded by the Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) for equipment safety improvement.
Annual ORV Fun Fest hits the trails Saturday

Annual ORV Fun Fest hits the trails Saturday

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Annual ORV Fun Fest hits the trails Saturday

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GLADWINThe 12th Annual Gladwin County ORV Fun Fest will be held Saturday for side-by-sides and 4 wheelers.Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds with a parade scheduled for 10 a.m.Riders will then traverse the county on a marked trail covering about 100 miles.
County greenlights Sugar Springs dam project

County greenlights Sugar Springs dam project

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County greenlights Sugar Springs dam project

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GLADWINhe Gladwin County Board of CommissionersTvoted unanimously at Tuesday’s Regular Meeting to approve a Special Assessment Roll that will be used to charge property owners in Sugar Springs to finance a project to repair the dams on Lake Lancer and Lake Lancelot.
CEDAR RIVER GETS KAYAK CLEANUP

CEDAR RIVER GETS KAYAK CLEANUP

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CEDAR RIVER GETS KAYAK CLEANUP

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Gladwin County Conservation District hosted its 12th Annual Cedar River Cleanup Friday. A group of volunteers gathered at City Park and launched kayaks for a six-mile trip down the river, cleaning up along the way.
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