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This map of Ross Lake indicates that Eurasian watermilfoil has overgrown 121.5 of the 294-acre lake.

This map of Ross Lake indicates that Eurasian watermilfoil has overgrown 121.5 of the 294-acre lake.

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Beaverton Township discusses Ross Lake weed eradication

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
BEAVERTON TOWNSHIPThe Beaverton Township Board heard a presentation from citizens living on Ross Lake who are interested in forming a Lake Improvement Board in order to apply for grants and issue assessments to deal with an invasive species of weeds that are overwhelming the lake at its regular...
Four Lakes Task Force still seeks path forward after Appeals Court ruling

Four Lakes Task Force still seeks path forward after Appeals Court ruling

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Four Lakes Task Force still seeks path forward after Appeals Court ruling

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
LANSINGThe Michigan Court of Appeals announced last week that it had affirmed a June 2024 decision made by Midland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Beale to approve a tax assessment levied by the Four Lakes Special Assessment District.
DUMP TRUCK FIRE EXTINGUISHED

DUMP TRUCK FIRE EXTINGUISHED

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DUMP TRUCK FIRE EXTINGUISHED

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Dept. responded to a call around noon on Monday when a Malley Construction dump truck caught fire while parked toward the rear of a property at 895 Chappel Dam Road. The truck had recently been parked and the engine was off when it burst into flames.

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Friends of the GCD meetings

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
GLADWINFriends of the Gladwin Conservation District meetings are every fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Gladwin Conservation District office, 750 M-18, in Gladwin. The public is welcome.
GRAND OPENING

GRAND OPENING

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GRAND OPENING

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
A ribbon-cutting on Saturday marked the grand opening of Bazzle Bridal, a family business owned and operated by Amy Jo, Brooklyn and Jenna Bazzle. The shop is located in Downtown Gladwin in the Upper Room above Redeemed Marketplace at 113 W. Cedar Ave. It is open Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
This is the motor the Beaverton robotics team built for last year’s competition. The equipment and instructions to build a brand new one were received on Saturday.

This is the motor the Beaverton robotics team built for last year’s competition. The equipment and instructions to build a brand new one were received on Saturday.

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Robotics teams gear up for competition

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
BEAVERTONSaturday was almost like Christmas morning for the high school robotics teams at Beaverton and Gladwin.The squads gathered at Beaverton Elementary School to receive the equipment and instructions they will need to build robots for a competition that will be held at the end of February.
Jim McBryde

Jim McBryde

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MMDC mourns the loss of Jim McBryde

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
MT. PLEASANTIt is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) announces the passing of our esteemed President and CEO, James (Jim) McBryde.
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