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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 32.

In my studies of Gladwin County history, I have encountered many interesting people. Many I have met in person, and have enjoyed hearing their stories.

GLADWIN COUNTY The Gladwin County Council of Local Government has organized an upcoming event centered around defining the Open Meetings Act. According to one of the event coordinators, Joel Vernier, the hope is that local government officials from the county, townships, and cities will attend the event and gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the act.

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Ahalf-million claims have been filed under the PACT Act for exposure to toxins. So far, over $1 billion has been paid in benefits.

DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about a prescription of 145 mcg of Linzess, and why a doctor would prescribe a pill over $500? What are the advantages to taking this? Surely, there must be something less expensive that will provide the same results. -- J.P.

On June 4, 1411, France’s King Charles VI granted a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the village of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. The cheese’s origin more than three centuries earlier was humble indeed, after a shepherd left his noon meal in a cave by accident.

The Gospel readings for the last few weeks have Jesus saying, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” Notice that he does not say that his is “a” way and “a” truth and “a” life. Rather the scripture tells us that he is “the” way and “the” truth and “the” life.

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