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Scott Govitz at the BAC 10th Anniversary. Govitz has been instrumental its contiuned development.

Scott Govitz at the BAC 10th Anniversary. Govitz has been instrumental its contiuned development.

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BAC celebrates 10th anniversary

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Activity Center celebrated its 10th anniversary Friday evening by hosting a program honoring those who worked on its creation and the volunteers who keep it running today.“We’re honoring the visionary leaders who developed the concept and all of the people who have come...
Trunk or Treat Time

Trunk or Treat Time

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Trunk or Treat Time

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
GLADWINThere will be a Trunk or Treat at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1:30-3 p.m. Its the perfect time to stop in before Jeep Creep!Join Emmanuel Baptist for candy, popcorn, and fun at 3089 Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.If there are any questions please call 989-426-9861 or email...
Aerial view of 2025 Roscommon County fire. The public is urged to use caution amid extreme fire danger this fall.

Aerial view of 2025 Roscommon County fire. The public is urged to use caution amid extreme fire danger this fall.

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Firefighters say wildfire near Houghton Lake nearly contained

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ROSCOMMON COUNTYWith fire danger extremely high across much of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula today, firefighters are working near Houghton Lake in Roscommon County to contain a wildfire burning since Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, near the Roscommon State Forest Area.The fire was reported early Sunday...

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DNR officers apply search and rescue tactics to locate missing Ogemaw man

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
OGEMAW COUNTYA70-year-old man from Ogemaw County was reunited with family Tuesday, Sept. 30, after becoming lost near his home earlier that day.Around 11:30 a.m. the man wandered away from his home, a wooded and rural area located near County Highway F-18 and M-30 in Edwards Township.Officers from...

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Head Start to hold local children’s events

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
FARWELLCelebrate Head Start Awareness Month with fun, connection, and early learning! Come meet the staff, explore activities for children, and find out how Head Start and Early Head Start can support your family!Beaverton Fall Fest is on Oct. 11.

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State Leaders Abandon Emergency Services in Final State Budget

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
LANSINGIn response to Gov.Whitmer and Michigan legislators abandoning essential EMS funding in the final Fiscal year 2026 budget recently approved, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services Executive Director Angela Madden issued the following statement: “It is reprehensible to expect EMS agencies...
MSPC Approves $157.5 Million Consumers Energy Natural Gas Rate Hike

MSPC Approves $157.5 Million Consumers Energy Natural Gas Rate Hike

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MSPC Approves $157.5 Million Consumers Energy Natural Gas Rate Hike

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
LANSINGThe Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved yet another natural gas rate hike for Consumers Energy, allowing the company to collect an additional $157.5 million in revenue from its ratepayers.
MARSP Meeting Monday, Nov. 3

MARSP Meeting Monday, Nov. 3

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MARSP Meeting Monday, Nov. 3

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Gladwin County Chapter will meet at the new Clare-Gladwin Career Tech Center (CTE) for lunch and a campus tour on Monday, Nov. 3.The lunch will be a taco bar, cookie, and a beverage for a fee.
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