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An officer tracked a missing tuber’s footprints along the Au Sable River near Roscommon and into the woods before the man was located by emergency responders.

An officer tracked a missing tuber’s footprints along the Au Sable River near Roscommon and into the woods before the man was located by emergency responders.

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Flint man successfully located after getting lost on Au Sable River near Roscommon

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
LANSINGA33-year-old man from Flint who was tubing the Au Sable River through Roscommon was located later that evening in good condition walking through the woods after family members reported him missing.
Scams against seniors are getting worse

Scams against seniors are getting worse

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Scams against seniors are getting worse

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
You might want to cut out this column and keep it by your phone or computer. The reason? Scams against seniors are getting more devious by the day.Consider: ■ The local courts aren’t going to call you and say you will be arrested for not showing up for jury duty unless you pay a fine. It’s a scam.
Ceremonial reading this evening at Courthouse

Ceremonial reading this evening at Courthouse

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Ceremonial reading this evening at Courthouse

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWINThe City of Gladwin’s celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States continues this evening when residents are invited to gather on the steps of the Gladwin County Courthouse for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence.Guests are encouraged to arrive at 5:45 p.m.
Chamber to host new networking series

Chamber to host new networking series

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Chamber to host new networking series

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Chamber of Commerce will host “Good Morning Gladwin County,” a new networking series designed to bring together local businesses, organizations and community leaders to build connections and opportunities, Fridayfrom 7:30-9 a.m.
Dr. Scott Mertes

Dr. Scott Mertes

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MMC Board of Trustees appoints eighth President

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
MT. PLEASANTThe Mid Michigan College (MMC) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Scott Mertes as the eighth president of Mid Michigan College, selecting a leader whose more than two decades of service have helped shape the institution and its commitment to student success.“Dr.
Outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in Michigan

Outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in Michigan

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Outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in Michigan

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in partnership with several local health departments, are actively investigating a large and growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness.
Planner says green energy expansion unlikely for now

Planner says green energy expansion unlikely for now

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Planner says green energy expansion unlikely for now

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWINOn June 9, the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners passed a three-month moratorium on the acceptance, review and approval of applications for special use permits for utility scale solar energy facilities, wind energy facilities and battery storage systems.
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