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Pictured left to right are: Cheila Halsey, owner of Countryside Pharmacy in Stanton, Edmore and Lakeview; Miguel Rodriguez, EVP of American Pharmacies; Tom Kunse, State Rep (R), Clare; John Gross, owner of J Gross, Pharmacy Group (Gateway Pharmacy, Eagle Pharmacy, Harrison Family Pharmacy, Beaverton Family Pharmacy, Flint Family Pharmacy, Swartz Creek Pharmacy); and Josh Gross, Director of Pharmacy J Gross Pharmacy Group.

Pictured left to right are: Cheila Halsey, owner of Countryside Pharmacy in Stanton, Edmore and Lakeview; Miguel Rodriguez, EVP of American Pharmacies; Tom Kunse, State Rep (R), Clare; John Gross, owner of J Gross, Pharmacy Group (Gateway Pharmacy, Eagle Pharmacy, Harrison Family Pharmacy, Beaverton Family Pharmacy, Flint Family Pharmacy, Swartz Creek Pharmacy); and Josh Gross, Director of Pharmacy J Gross Pharmacy Group.

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Local pharmacy owners sound alarm on closure crisis at Clare Roundtable

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CLARELocal pharmacy owners gathered at Gateway Pharmacy in Clare, on May 4, to confront a growing crisis threatening the survival of independent drugstores across Michigan.The roundtable event, hosted in partnership with American Pharmacies, brought together pharmacy leaders and State Rep.
Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

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Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINMark your calendars! The highly anticipated Gladwin Summer Street Fest is back and better than ever on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing a full day of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit to downtown Gladwin.
LEATHERS VISITS BEAVERTON LEO CLUB

LEATHERS VISITS BEAVERTON LEO CLUB

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LEATHERS VISITS BEAVERTON LEO CLUB

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Lions of Michigan District Governor, Marie Leathers, recently visited the Beaverton Lions Club to hear about the great community work being accomplished and projects supported by its members. In addition, the Governor was introduced to the work of the Beaverton Leo Club and members.
Billman honor caps Fine Arts Week at GHS

Billman honor caps Fine Arts Week at GHS

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Billman honor caps Fine Arts Week at GHS

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINFine Arts Week at Gladwin High School began May 1 with the Creative Reflections Art Show, which decked the school’s halls with various examples of art created by the students, continued the next day with “On with the Show,” a musical celebration of stage, screen and spectacle performed by...
MARSP to meet May 18

MARSP to meet May 18

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MARSP to meet May 18

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Chapter of Michigan Association of School Personnel (MARSP) will meet on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Gladwin Church of Christ in its fellowship hall, 425 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, located behind the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.From 10-10:30 a.m.
These planes – Air Tractor AT-802 models modified to scoop water for wildland firefighting – are flying for the DNR during the spring fire season.

These planes – Air Tractor AT-802 models modified to scoop water for wildland firefighting – are flying for the DNR during the spring fire season.

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DNR adds two water scooping aircraft to help battle wildfires this season

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LANSINGTwo Fire Boss aircraft, each capable of scooping up to 800 gallons of water from a lake in just 15 seconds, have been added to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighting fleet this season.
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