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Here’s to a better 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Here we are, ready to wrap up another year. And there’s a new one just around the corner. What can we learn from this year to help us in the next one?Many seniors have had a rough time financially, and it doesn’t look as though things are going to get better soon.

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CMDHD closed for holidays

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
MT. PLEASANTCentral Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) offices will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Regular services will resume on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

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Free drive-thru food distribution Dec. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
GLADWINMid Michigan Community Action is hosting a free drive-thru food distribution event at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds on Friday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no pre-registration or age requirements.

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The VA year in review

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Veterans who have a relative who gets medical care under CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) will be happy to know that the massive backlog of applications has been eliminated.
FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO BLAZE ON GROUT ROAD

FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO BLAZE ON GROUT ROAD

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FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO BLAZE ON GROUT ROAD

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Gladwin Rural-Urban and Beaverton firefighters responded to a fire in a garage on Grout Road last Tuesday afternoon. The owner was in the garage starting up his 1979 Corvette when smoke began coming out of the engine. He attempted to put the fire out himself, but was unsuccessful.
Scott Andrew Webb

Scott Andrew Webb

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Gladwin man arraigned for CSC

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Scott Andrew Webb, 47, on a Criminal Sexual Conduct fourth degree warrant issued out of the 80th District Court on Nov. 25.Webb, of Gladwin, was arrested at his residence and transported to the Gladwin Jail without incident.
Samantha Jane Lier

Samantha Jane Lier

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Woman arrested for attempted murder

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
GLADWINGladwin County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Billings Township on Sunday night for a reported domestic assault.Upon arrival, deputies located a Beaverton man in his 50’s who was bleeding from multiple wounds on his body.
American Legion Post 171 hosted its first “Cup Of Joe” gathering.

American Legion Post 171 hosted its first “Cup Of Joe” gathering.

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Vets gather for a `Cup Of Joe’

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
GLADWINGladwin County American Legion Post 171 hosted “Cup Of Joe” last Tuesday, the first of what will be monthly gatherings for veterans to gather to enjoy free coffee and treats, share stories, learn about available resources and connect with fellow vets.
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