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Court urged to uphold key provision of Voting Rights Act

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) in the U.S.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit supporting the right of the American people to cast their ballots free from racial discrimination.

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Macomb County woman charged with conspiracy and Medicaid fraud

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
LANSINGAlicia Renee Hackett, 33, of Macomb, was arraigned in the 54B District Court in East Lansing on one count of Medicaid Fraud – Conspiracy, a 10-year felony, and ten counts of Medicaid Fraud – False Claim, a 4-year felony, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Gladwin County Veterans’ Relief Fund Golf Outing June 9

Gladwin County Veterans’ Relief Fund Golf Outing June 9

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Gladwin County Veterans’ Relief Fund Golf Outing June 9

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Veterans’ Relief Fund Golf Outing will be held June 9 at Sugar Springs Golf Course.The annual event helps the Fund provide emergency help for Gladwin County veterans when they cannot get financial aid from other sources or programs.

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Versiti blood drive slated for June 5

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
There will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday,TJune 5, from 12-6 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventhday Adventist Church located at 2336 M-61.Call Jim Roller for a ride at 989-450-1367. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred.To make an appointment call 866-642-5663.
Jim Maveal, Dan Stahl (estate executor), Dana Stahl (niece of Gayla) and Fred Hanchett (son of Gayla) pose together for a check presentation from the estate of Gayla Jacobson to the Gladwin County Animal Shelter.

Jim Maveal, Dan Stahl (estate executor), Dana Stahl (niece of Gayla) and Fred Hanchett (son of Gayla) pose together for a check presentation from the estate of Gayla Jacobson to the Gladwin County Animal Shelter.

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Animal Shelter receives generous donation

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWINJim Maveal has been working at the Gladwin County Animal Shelter for 15 years and, in that time, he has seen many cases of generous residents offering donations, either by sending in a check or by leaving behind a sum in their will.Last week, he saw something else entirely.Gayla J.
Residents gathered at the Beaverton Activity Center last Wednesday to hear plans for the Ross Lake Ecosystem Project and Beaverton Infrastructure Improvement Project.

Residents gathered at the Beaverton Activity Center last Wednesday to hear plans for the Ross Lake Ecosystem Project and Beaverton Infrastructure Improvement Project.

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Plans to improve Ross Lake discussed at BAC

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
BEAVERTONThe first in a series of Community Events to inform the public of the progress of the Ross Lake Ecosystem and Beaverton Infrastructure Improvement projects was held Wednesday at the Beaverton Activities Center.
Miss Gladwin County contestants for 2025.

Miss Gladwin County contestants for 2025.

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Miss Gladwin County takes place June 28

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program will take place on June 28 at the Beaverton Activity Center located at 106 Tonkin Street in Beaverton.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.
The Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities had a sparkling debut over Memorial Day weekend but, as this photo would attest, that doesn’t mean there weren’t a few jam-ups at the start of the races.

The Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities had a sparkling debut over Memorial Day weekend but, as this photo would attest, that doesn’t mean there weren’t a few jam-ups at the start of the races.

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River Race looks forward after great start

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities made its debut over Memorial Day weekend to positive reviews.A total of 39 total participants took on the 12.
Motown Mark Dabiero

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Comedy Night to support Sacred Heart Mission

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWINOn June 12 there will be a comedy show at the Knights of Columbus, 751 M-18 in Gladwin. This event will be sponsored by the Wiggins Lake Property Owners Association, presented by Motown Mark Dabiero, and featuring Ron Rigby, Matt Conn, and Audrey Mistor.
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