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Colleen Reader

Colleen Reader

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Meet the candidates

Colleen Reader
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
BEAVERTON CITY COUNCILColleen ReaderI’m Colleen Reader and am seeking re-election to the Beaverton City Council. I love our city and am proud to be raising my two children here.
The Beaverton football team breaks the paper and takes the field with fire prior to a big 54-8 victory over Pinconning Friday night that put a triumphant stamp on an eventful Homecoming weekend for the community. See the story on B- 1! PHOTO BY JESSICA KELLER

The Beaverton football team breaks the paper and takes the field with fire prior to a big 54-8 victory over Pinconning Friday night that put a triumphant stamp on an eventful Homecoming weekend for the community. See the story on B- 1! PHOTO BY JESSICA KELLER

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The Beaverton

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The members of the Ross Lake Improvement Board contemplate a weed remediation plan that they eventually rejected at a meeting last Wednesday night.

The members of the Ross Lake Improvement Board contemplate a weed remediation plan that they eventually rejected at a meeting last Wednesday night.

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Ross Lake Improvement Board just says no

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Ross Lake Improvement Board made its decision at a meeting last Wednesday at Beaverton Elementary School and ruled that a weed remediation plan is a no-no.No. After more than an hour of brisk discussion of the topic with a gathering of property owners included in a proposed special...

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Crawford not done, even if petition for recall is approved

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GLADWINWhen the County Election Commission recently approved the language of a petition calling for the recall of Gladwin City Council Member Dave Crawford, it marked the beginning of a process that may culminate in an election for his seat in May.According to the petition, the reason for recall...
MARSP County Chapter President Kevin Brott introduced chapter members to Tammy King, a fraud specialist at Members First Credit Union, who presented a program on fraud and scams.

MARSP County Chapter President Kevin Brott introduced chapter members to Tammy King, a fraud specialist at Members First Credit Union, who presented a program on fraud and scams.

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MARSP meeting held

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GLADWINRetired public school staff gathered on Sept. 28, 2026, at the Gladwin Church of Christ fellowship room for a business meeting, program, and lunch.At the business meeting, Publicity Chair Pam Sochacki pointed out that the Gladwin County Chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School...

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Free estate planning presentation to be held at Antler Arms

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GLADWINLegal Services of Eastern Michigan is hosting a free Estate Planning Presentation on Monday, Oct. 19, designed to help local residents navigate essential legal protections for their future and assets.The educational event will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the...

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Prescription drugs covered by Medicaid plans topic of meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
LANSINGThe public is invited to attend a virtual meeting hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, about the list of prescription drugs covered under Michigan’s Medicaid health plans known as the Medicaid Health Plan Common...
The Christmas Kindness Office gals pictured from left to right are: Brenda Povey, Amanda Trent, and Carolyn McNamara.

The Christmas Kindness Office gals pictured from left to right are: Brenda Povey, Amanda Trent, and Carolyn McNamara.

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Christmas Kindness forms are ready!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYFor many people, the approach of winter brings a familiar feeling: the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop, and the cold months stretching toward the holidays can seem like something to endure.
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