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Whitmer attends christening ceremony for USNS Lansing

Whitmer attends christening ceremony for USNS Lansing

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Whitmer attends christening ceremony for USNS Lansing

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MOBILE, ALOn Jan. 10, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Congresswoman Lisa Mc-Clain for the christening ceremony of the USNS Lansing as bipartisan cosponsors of the vessel. The ceremony represents the completion of construction and preparation for the ship’s service.
Don’t annex Greenland

Don’t annex Greenland

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Don’t annex Greenland

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
China, Russia and Iran had to be alarmed by the display of U.S. power in Venezuela, but so did Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States.
Those annoying little nips

Those annoying little nips

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Those annoying little nips

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We took our 2-year-old German shepherd to the vet last month to have a cyst removed. The surgery went fine; however, ever since Max came home he has been “playfully” biting and nipping at our hands and arms. We thought we trained him out of this behavior. Why has he resumed it?
Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

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Sign up for Gladwin County emergency information

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYResidents are encouraged to sign up for free 24-hour text messages with warnings from the National Weather Service, Central Dispatch and the Gladwin County Emergency Management Office. Important follow-up information is also provided when necessary.
Rugs aren’t just for covering the floor. An antique kilim rug, a style originating in Western Asia, found another life as upholstery for a 20thcentury bench. THOMASTON PLACE AUCTION GALLERIES

Rugs aren’t just for covering the floor. An antique kilim rug, a style originating in Western Asia, found another life as upholstery for a 20thcentury bench. THOMASTON PLACE AUCTION GALLERIES

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Kilim Rugs

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Akilim is a type of rug that originated in Asia, falling into the broad category of Oriental rugs. The earliest known examples were found in China, and the most famous come from western Asia.

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Michigan licenses first dental therapist to help increase access to care

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
LANSINGAs part of an effort by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to increase access to dental care for all Michigan residents, the state’s first dental therapist has been licensed and is practicing in the Upper...
How red blood cells can impact a person’s A1C level

How red blood cells can impact a person’s A1C level

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How red blood cells can impact a person’s A1C level

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said that it wasn’t my blood; I am plant-based, exercise regularly, and don’t drink sodas or alcoholic beverages.
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