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These planes – Air Tractor AT-802 models modified to scoop water for wildland firefighting – are flying for the DNR during the spring fire season.

These planes – Air Tractor AT-802 models modified to scoop water for wildland firefighting – are flying for the DNR during the spring fire season.

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DNR adds two water scooping aircraft to help battle wildfires this season

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LANSINGTwo Fire Boss aircraft, each capable of scooping up to 800 gallons of water from a lake in just 15 seconds, have been added to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighting fleet this season.
Tomahawk Lake Fire: An aerial view, at roughly 1:30 p.m. Monday, of the land in Presque Isle County burned by the Tomahawk Lake Fire. The fire started late Sunday and is now 90 percent contained.

Tomahawk Lake Fire: An aerial view, at roughly 1:30 p.m. Monday, of the land in Presque Isle County burned by the Tomahawk Lake Fire. The fire started late Sunday and is now 90 percent contained.

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Tomahawk Lake Fire near Atlanta nearly contained after burning 190 acres

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LANSINGFirefighters from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources worked Monday to contain a wildfire that began Sunday near the southeast end of the Tomahawk Creek Flooding in Presque Isle County.
Commissioners hold meeting at The Lodge

Commissioners hold meeting at The Lodge

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Commissioners hold meeting at The Lodge

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINThe elevator at the County Courthouse is under construction, so the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners took ts show on the road.
CANCER in pets: Early signs every owner should know

CANCER in pets: Early signs every owner should know

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CANCER in pets: Early signs every owner should know

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
DEAR PAW’S CORNER:When my cat developed cancer, the only symptom he had was weird. “Manny” started jumping up on the kitchen table and staring at me while I made dinner! He never jumped up on the table or kitchen counters before.

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Beaverton fishermen drown in Saginaw Bay

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PINCONNINGThe bodies of three fishermen from Beaverton were found in the Saginaw Bay Wednesday by the U.S.Coast Guard Sector Detroit.The Coast Guard identified the men as Ronald G. Whitmer, 76, his brother Chris “Stanley” Whitmer, 71, and nephew Chris “L.C.” Whitmer II, 51.
SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

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SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
On Saturday, May 30, a few Scouts from Troop 779 will be in Family Fare parking lot with a truck and trailer for a returnables collection spot to help four prospective Eagle Scouts earn the money they need to complete their service projects this year.
Racing action from last year’s Thunder on the Strip.

Racing action from last year’s Thunder on the Strip.

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Airport to host Thunder on the Strip Saturday

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINThunder on the Strip, the twice-a-year drag racing event hosted by the Gladwin Professional Business Association, returns Saturday to Zettel Memorial Airport.The event is expected to attract over 150 cars and over 1,500 spectators.
Veteran’s Appreciation Pancake Breakfast May 23

Veteran’s Appreciation Pancake Breakfast May 23

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Veteran’s Appreciation Pancake Breakfast May 23

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINAfree Veteran’s (and wives) Appreciation Pancake Breakfast will take place at Emmanuel Baptist Church, located at 3089 Pratt Lake Road, on May 23, 8:30-10 a.m.For more infromation call 989-426-9861.
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