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Council accepts City Manager Shannon’s resignation

Council accepts City Manager Shannon’s resignation

Council accepts City Manager Shannon’s resignation

GLADWINAfter going into a Closed Session toward the end of Monday’s Regular Meeting to discuss an evaluation of City Manager Chris Shannon, the Gladwin City Council re-opened the meeting and voted to accept a proposal put forward by Shannon that he resign his post.
Beaverton student Emily McWilliams enhances her skills in the CTE Culinary Arts program, learning how to bake and decorate cakes.

Beaverton student Emily McWilliams enhances her skills in the CTE Culinary Arts program, learning how to bake and decorate cakes.

CTE millage renewal vote set for May 6

CLAREAdecade ago, voters in Clare and Gladwin counties approved a 10-year millage request that proved to be an enormous game-changer for high schoolers in those communities. Now, following unprecedented growth and student success, Clare-Gladwin CTE is asking voters to renew that commitment.
Firefighters respond to Saturday night blaze

Firefighters respond to Saturday night blaze

Firefighters respond to Saturday night blaze

Tannual banquet was underway Saturday night at Meadow Lanes when a fire broke out at 5336 Birch St. in the Grass Lake subdivision.“We were just sitting down to eat when the tones dropped,” said Fire Chief George Alward.
Lt. Troy Rabidue poses with his grandfather, former Sheriff Larry Lawless in Lawless’ former home.

Lt. Troy Rabidue poses with his grandfather, former Sheriff Larry Lawless in Lawless’ former home.

County Sheriff honors Lawless

GLADWINThere was a time when the lineup of local officials in Gladwin County read like an Abbott and Costello routine.
John Gross is the executive director of the Michigan Independent Pharmacists Association. ROSS PHARMACIES

John Gross is the executive director of the Michigan Independent Pharmacists Association. ROSS PHARMACIES

Independent pharmacies face challenges in Michigan

LANSINGIndependent pharmacies in Michigan face many challenges – but also opportunities – in 2025, experts say.That matters because rural areas that would otherwise be “pharmacy deserts” depend on independents due to a lack of chain stores in their locations.

Consumers warned of missed jury duty scam

LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert about scammers impersonating government entities as residents continue to report a missed jury duty scam across the state, most recently in West Michigan.

AARP membership: It’s worth having

After many years at the same cost, AARP increased their membership fee to $20 at the beginning of this year. But it’s still a bargain when you consider the additional benefits, savings and discounts that are available, as well as the newspaper and magazine.The website (aarp.
MAIN LEAK ON MAIN DRAG

MAIN LEAK ON MAIN DRAG

MAIN LEAK ON MAIN DRAG

A firm collecting soil samples in the parking lot in front of the Family Dollar store on Cedar Ave. drilled down directly into a water main early Friday afternoon. The Gladwin Dept.

Master Plan Steering Committee appointed

GLADWINAtotal of nine people expressed interest in joining a Steering Committee to provide input for the drafting of Gladwin County’s new Master Plan and all were approved by the County Commission at its Regular Meeting Tuesday.
High winds take down power line on M-30

High winds take down power line on M-30

High winds take down power line on M-30

GLADWINThe Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department responded to a call regarding a downed high voltage line on the west side of M-30 south of Highwood Road Thursday night.The line was taken down by the high winds that buffeted the region that night.