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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.And although the next every-10-years national count is four years away, state demographer Jaclyn Butler and her team are working to...

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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.The Beavers placed fourth in a...

What happens when my dog gets Lyme?

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What happens when my dog gets Lyme?

News Staff

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

News Staff

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.In...

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Iwas taking a nap in my “Comfy Chair,” and I began dreaming about a time as a freshman in high school when a friend I used to hang out with and I each bought a bunch of Bazooka Bubble gum, and on a challenge, we each chewed all of the gum in one day.

PIECE BY PIECE

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PIECE BY PIECE

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Lodge at the Gladwin County Recreation Area hosted a jigsaw puzzle competition Saturday that drew a field of 12 teams vying for $200 in prize money.

Beaverton City Council updated on water project

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Beaverton City Council updated on water project

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BEAVERTONThe EGLE-Funded Water System Improvements Project continues to move forward, according to a report delivered by Project Engineer Levi Rowan, of Fleis & Vandenbrink, at the Regular Meeting of the Beaverton City Council.“Construction is always a moving target,” said Rowan, “but we’re moving...

EARTH DAY IS BAC

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EARTH DAY IS BAC

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Gladwin County Master Gardeners held an Earth Day Event Thursday at the Beaverton Activity Center.

Check out the April 20 Gladwin City Council meeting at the above QR code.

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Controversy closes Council meeting

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

GLADWINAfter discussing plans for this summer’s Hazardous Waste Collection Day and the continuing process of checking residential sewer lines for lead, the atmosphere got really toxic Monday toward the end of the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.DPW Supervisor Jeff Graham reported that...

Avoiding cognitive decline

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Avoiding cognitive decline

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Scroll around the internet to look for ideas about avoiding cognitive decline, and you’ll find a wide variety of suggestions and studies. One thing many of them agree on, however, is the value of playing games.UCLA has it narrowed down to four types in particular.

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