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Ready to volunteer?

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Have you considered what you’ll do with your spare time in the New Year? How about volunteering? There are so many ways we can step up.AmeriCorps Seniors (americorps. gov/serve/americorpsseniors) provides opportunities to over 200,000 seniors every year to go into the community and give back.

Democratic Rep. Dylan Wegela of Garden City. MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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New legislation aims to give you the right to sit at work

Elinor Epperson

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

LANSINGDemocratic lawmakers have introduced a bill to require employers to provide seating for their workers, as long as they can still perform their responsibilities while seated.

A solar-powered license plate reader mounted on a pole. FLOCK SAFET

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Police use of license plate readers spurs controversy

Victor Wooddell

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

LANSINGAs license plate reading cameras to fight crime become more common on Michigan roads, their use is raising concerns about personal privacy.These devices record plate numbers of passing vehicles and are different from cameras used to track traffic conditions.

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Grief counseling available

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

GLADWIN COUNTYGrief counseling through West Branch Compassus Hospice at the 120 year old Hockaday Church is located at 3948 N.Hockaday Rd. The counseling is every second and fourth Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. Call 989-3432470, ask for Karen.

Homeless programs and services

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Homeless programs and services

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Back in March, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its goal of getting 41,000 homeless veterans into housing during this fiscal year. As of this time, they not only reached that goal, but exceeded it. Nearly 48,000 homeless veterans have permanent housing now.The numbers are impressive.

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist:

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist:

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

5. Test Sump PumpSump pumps are essential for protecting your home against water damage during heavy-rains and serious storms. Sump pumps remove any excess water in your basement, crawlspaces and around your foundation, and transport that water away from your home.

Old farm barn engulfed in fire

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Old farm barn engulfed in fire

News Staff

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

BEAVERTONOn Sunday November 10, at 3:15 p.m., Beaverton Fire Department was dispatched to the 5000 block of S. M-18 south of Lyle Road for a working structure fire.

Four Lakes Task Force release November construction update; appeal hearing set

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Four Lakes Task Force release November construction update; appeal hearing set

Steven Haupt

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

GLADWINThe Four Lakes Task Force (FLTF) have released their November construction update on their website.

VETERANS HONORED AT BEAVERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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VETERANS HONORED AT BEAVERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

On Friday, November 8, students and teachers at Beaverton Elementary School honored veterans and service members at their annual Veterans Day assembly. Events included the high school band playing the National Anthem and an Armed Forces Medley.

During the Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11. Master of Ceremonies Jim Volant announced Mike Perry as Legionarre of the Year.

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Veterans Day ceremony held

Steven Haupt

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

On Veterans Day, Monday November 11, at 11 a.m., the Gladwin County community gathered at the Veterans Memorial, located at the Gladwin County Courthouse lawn. Included in the ceremony was an invocation from Pastor Doug Hasse and Pledge of Allegiance led by Diana Mella.

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