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Outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in Michigan

Outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in Michigan

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Outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in Michigan

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in partnership with several local health departments, are actively investigating a large and growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness.As of...
Planner says green energy expansion unlikely for now

Planner says green energy expansion unlikely for now

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Planner says green energy expansion unlikely for now

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWINOn June 9, the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners passed a three-month moratorium on the acceptance, review and approval of applications for special use permits for utility scale solar energy facilities, wind energy facilities and battery storage systems.One of those three months is about...
Jason Russell Spierling

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Attempted vehicle theft leads to arrest in Clare County

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
CLARE COUNTYOn Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at approximately 11:14 a.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a male attempting to gain entry into a vehicle parked at the Freeman Township Hall, located at 7280 W. Mannsiding Road in Freeman Township, Clare County.
John Moolenaar

John Moolenaar

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Moolenaar office accepting internship applications

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C.he office of CongressmanTJohn Moolenaar is currently accepting applications for internship positions available in Caledonia, Clare, and Washington, D.C.The internship program is open to college students and recent graduates who are interested in learning more about our nation’s...
Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYAll U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the American Legion Post...
Sons of the American Legion meetings

Sons of the American Legion meetings

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Sons of the American Legion meetings

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GLADWINAmerican Legion Post 171 is announcing the formation of the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.Any adult whose father or grandfather served in the U.S. military is eligible to join.Meetings will take place at the American Legion Post located at 128 N. Silverleaf St. in Gladwin, 6...
Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior

Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior

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Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior

Eric Freedman
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LANSINGScientists now have evidence that yet another invasive the aquatic species – the bloody red shrimp – is established in all five Great Lakes.Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of adult and juvenile specimens, including pregnant females, at Wisconsin Point and the...
A figural biscuit tin like this one is a kid’s dream: Finish the cookies it holds, and you have a new tin toy! AUCTION TEAM BREKER

A figural biscuit tin like this one is a kid’s dream: Finish the cookies it holds, and you have a new tin toy! AUCTION TEAM BREKER

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Biscuit tins

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Biscuit tins, first made about 1830, were some of the earliest commercial food packages. The first tin toys were made about the same time. It wasn’t too long before clever designers found ways to combine the two.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Iconfess. I have never been a great believer in asking the saints to pray on the behalf of others for favors of healing, finding jobs, finding lost items, selling houses, or any other issue.
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