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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. will be check-in,...
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.The planes, leased from late April through early June – historically the worst part of...
Tomahawk Lake Fire: An aerial view, at roughly 1:30 p.m. Monday, of the land in Presque Isle County burned by the Tomahawk Lake Fire. The fire started late Sunday and is now 90 percent contained.

Tomahawk Lake Fire: An aerial view, at roughly 1:30 p.m. Monday, of the land in Presque Isle County burned by the Tomahawk Lake Fire. The fire started late Sunday and is now 90 percent contained.

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Tomahawk Lake Fire near Atlanta nearly contained after burning 190 acres

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LANSINGFirefighters from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources worked Monday to contain a wildfire that began Sunday near the southeast end of the Tomahawk Creek Flooding in Presque Isle County.Cool overnight temperatures, frost and favorable humidity levels helped slow the spread of the...
Commissioners hold meeting at The Lodge

Commissioners hold meeting at The Lodge

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Commissioners hold meeting at The Lodge

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINThe elevator at the County Courthouse is under construction, so the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners took ts show on the road.Tuesday’s Regular Meeting was held at The Lodge on the grounds of the Gladwin County Recreation Area, due to accessibility issues posed by the lack of an...
CANCER in pets: Early signs every owner should know

CANCER in pets: Early signs every owner should know

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CANCER in pets: Early signs every owner should know

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
DEAR PAW’S CORNER:When my cat developed cancer, the only symptom he had was weird. “Manny” started jumping up on the kitchen table and staring at me while I made dinner! He never jumped up on the table or kitchen counters before.

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Beaverton fishermen drown in Saginaw Bay

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PINCONNINGThe bodies of three fishermen from Beaverton were found in the Saginaw Bay Wednesday by the U.S.Coast Guard Sector Detroit.The Coast Guard identified the men as Ronald G. Whitmer, 76, his brother Chris “Stanley” Whitmer, 71, and nephew Chris “L.C.” Whitmer II, 51.They set out on a fishing...
SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

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SCOUTS COLLECT RETURNABLES

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
On Saturday, May 30, a few Scouts from Troop 779 will be in Family Fare parking lot with a truck and trailer for a returnables collection spot to help four prospective Eagle Scouts earn the money they need to complete their service projects this year.
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