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American Legion Post 171 Adjutant Rick Bratton presents Cynthia Krycian with a certificate declaring her an honorary member of the organization.

American Legion Post 171 Adjutant Rick Bratton presents Cynthia Krycian with a certificate declaring her an honorary member of the organization.

Legion Post learns value of service dogs

GLADWINThe Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 held its monthly meeting Thursday, which included a visit from Ron Monroe, who runs Mission Six Service Dogs, and Crocket, a highly-trained German shepherd.
David Kemerer

David Kemerer

Clare County deputies seize drugs

CLARE COUNTYOn Tuesday, November 25 2024, the Clare County Central Dispatch received a call from the owner of a rental residence located at 9860 Maple Dr. Lake in Clare County reporting possible drug activity at this residence.

CMDHD closed for holidays

GLADWIN COUNTYCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) offices will be closed from December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025, in observance of the holiday season. Regular services will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2025. CMDHD wishes everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.

Crash claims life of 16-year-old from Merrill

MIDLANDThe Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a singlevehicle fatal traffic crash that claimed the life of the driver (a 16-year-old male), who resided in Merrill and attended Bullock Creek High School.The crash occurred on Dec. 2 at approximately 7 p.m.

Unemployment issues can be addressed Friday

GLADWINThe state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency will host a Community Response Event Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gladwin Michigan Works! Service Center at 110 Buckeye St.Residents needing help with claims can meet with UIA staff members and have their questions answered.

Pasty sales one day only Dec. 20

GLADWINThe Gladwin Masonic Lodge’s December pasty sales, which is usually a two day event, will be one day only, Friday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lodge. This is because the Masons will be helping distribute gifts at Christmas Kindness on Saturday, December 21.

EGLE awards $50 million in Filter First clean water grants

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today awarded $50 million in grant funding to schools across the state for the installation of bottle-filling stations, faucetmount filters, filtered water pitchers, and replacement cartridges to protect students from...
‘Trees for Troops’ event at Wahmhoff Farms

‘Trees for Troops’ event at Wahmhoff Farms

‘Trees for Troops’ event at Wahmhoff Farms

GOBLESMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring and Chief of Staff Kathy Angerer along with representatives from the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Michigan Christmas Tree Association recently participated in a Trees for Troops...