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Scott Salowich
BEAVERTONDowntown Development Authority Director Matt Lang will continue in his role for one year at a salary of $65,100 after his contract was approved by the Beaverton City Council at its Regular Meeting Monday night.“Matt has done a great job,” said City Manager Shannon Sirpilla.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Accident takes life of Midland County man
News Staff
MIDLAND COUNTYThe Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that claimed the life of Daniel Herron, a 62-year-old Greendale Township male.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Gladwin City Council zips through Agenda
Scott Salowich
GLADWINAfter a string of eventful meetings over the past month, the Gladwin City Council zipped through the Agenda in less than an hour at Monday’s Regular Meeting.The board approved a Quit Claim Deed returning a parcel of land to the school district and aligned extra holiday and retention pay for...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Beaverton seeks to fill board vacancy
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BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Schools Board of Education is seeking a candidate to replace Vice-President Jason Pahl, who resigned Aug. 12.Interested individuals must be at least 18-years-old; a resident of and a registered voter in the Beaverton school district; and willing to finish a term that runs...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Welcome back to school!
Chuck Frisbie
It was great seeing all the smiling faces of students and parents Monday. Everyone is excited for the new year and as always, it’s great to be a Flying G!Our teaching staff continues to turnover. We have 10 new teachers this year, some with experience and others in their first year.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
View from the comfy chair
Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
I was taking an evening nap, and I was awakened by an involuntary burp that had a distinct taste: garlic!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Michigan residents can apply for Home Heating Tax Credit until September 30
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LANSINGWith fall around the corner, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) to spread the word about the Home Heating Credit, which helps eligible residents manage heating costs during the...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
2025 Congressional App Challenge open
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WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites students in Michigan’s Second Congressional District to enter the 2025 Congressional App Challenge.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Governor signs bills to lower costs for small businesses, honor fallen service members
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LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer signed three bipartisan bills, on Aug. 15, that will support Michigan’s small businesses by lowering costs and honor service members who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Pictured left to right are: Chuck Sikora, Jodie Klamer, Don Hunt, Coordinator Karrie Hulme, Kaitlyn Melchi, Susan Morgan, Becky Fejedelem, Kimberly Hines, Stacy Plude, and Mike Visnaw. Not Pictured are: Pete Doyle, Chris Vernier and Steve Broka.
Gladwin County Leadership Program starts in September
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GLADWIN COUNTYE arlier this year participants completed two more rounds of the Gladwin County Leadership Program.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025