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This building complex still stands on the south side of Cedar between Townsend and Silverleaf streets. The roof has been completely reconstructed and it has been remodeled several times since then. This building replaced previous structures that had been destroyed by a fire that destroyed most of the commercial block in 1936. Another fire in 1947 prompted the first major remodeling of this building.

This building complex still stands on the south side of Cedar between Townsend and Silverleaf streets. The roof has been completely reconstructed and it has been remodeled several times since then. This building replaced previous structures that had been destroyed by a fire that destroyed most of the commercial block in 1936. Another fire in 1947 prompted the first major remodeling of this building.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | CEDAR STREET

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | CEDAR STREET
High blood pressure readings call for additional meds

High blood pressure readings call for additional meds

High blood pressure readings call for additional meds

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 32. I am five feet, five inches tall and weigh 130 pounds. I’ve been taking 240 mg of verapamil for all of these years.
William T. McKenna

William T. McKenna

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | APPRECIATING A MAN I WISH I COULD HAVE MET

Bob Frei
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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. Some I have met only in what they left behind. One very interesting person of that second category is a young man named William McKenna.
PACT Act benefits

PACT Act benefits

PACT Act benefits

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Ahalf-million claims have been filed under the PACT Act for exposure to toxins. So far, over $1 billion has been paid in benefits. And that’s just since last August, when the act was signed. Three million veterans have had their new screenings since then, and nearly half of them had exposures.
Prescription costs $500 for a month’s supply

Prescription costs $500 for a month’s supply

Prescription costs $500 for a month’s supply

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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.
MOMENTS IN TIME

MOMENTS IN TIME

MOMENTS IN TIME

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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.
May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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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