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2026 SKYWARN spotter training

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2026 SKYWARN spotter training

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYSKYWARN spotter training will take place April 28, 6-7 p.m., at Sage Township Hall. The hall is located at 1831 W. Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.

State Representative Bill G. Schuette (right, at table) was joined by Beaverton City Manager Shannon Sirpilla and Director of Downtown & Community Development Matt Lang (on screen) for testimony on Wednesday, April 15 regarding a budget request Schuette has made for $450,000 for the upcoming fiscal year for water main work for the city.

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Schuette testifies for Beaverton infrastructure

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette on Wednesday testified on critical resources he is fighting for in the state budget process.Schuette has requested $450,000 for the upcoming fiscal year for water main work for the city of Beaverton.

Xavier Henderson, branch manager of the Portage office, smiles for a photo at the check-in and booking station.

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MDOS installs electronic check-in stations seven months ahead of schedule

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of State (MDOS) completed the installation of check-in and booking stations at branch office locations that do not have a full-time staff greeter present, finishing the project seven months ahead of schedule.

State Police Posts to participate in Drug Take Back Day

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State Police Posts to participate in Drug Take Back Day

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

LANSINGThe Michigan State Police (MSP) is again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to safely dispose of expired and unused prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will be open on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Beaverton Alumni Association to meet

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Beaverton Alumni Association to meet

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Alumni Association will be meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held upstairs in the Room at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin Street, Beaverton.They will have the business meeting where they will discuss the 2026 reunion.

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Concerned citizen

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

To the Editor:Billings Township residents, there was a decision made at the board meeting held on April 13, 2026, that I believe was not for the benefit of our community. Upon the resignation of the treasurer, the board had to appoint someone to fill that position.

Jaclyn Butler MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE

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State gears up for 2030 census count

Karlee Vanant-werp

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

LANSINGFor the 2020 census, Michigan had a 71.3 percent selfresponse rate which was higher than the 67 percent national average, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Beavers strike shot put gold at invite

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Agold medal for Tayt Wohlschlegel in the shot put was the performance of the day for the Beaverton boys’ track team Friday at the Ogemaw Heights Falcon Invitational.Wohlschlegel won his event with a throw of 39’7.25 and teammate Caleb Warner was fourth at 31’4.75.

What happens when my dog gets Lyme?

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What happens when my dog gets Lyme?

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I want to take my 2-year-old dog, “Halley,” on hikes this summer, but I’m terrified that she will get Lyme disease. What will happen to her? -- Jim T., Hyde Park, New York DEAR JIM: I commend you for being concerned about the risk of contracting Lyme disease.

Acoustic telemetry project shows surprising muskie movements

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Acoustic telemetry project shows surprising muskie movements

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

LANSINGThe Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division has partnered with the Michigan Muskie Alliance, Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS) and Grand Valley State University to track movement of muskellunge in Lake Macatawa (Ottawa County) with acoustic telemetry.

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