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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GLADWIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A Sheriff’s department is a ubiquitous part of every Michigan county. The elected sheriff is also responsible for running the county jail. In Gladwin County there have been 28 sheriffs over the years (see chart below).
Getting away with long-term fraud

Getting away with long-term fraud

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Getting away with long-term fraud

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Two thieves created a scam they managed to keep going for over a decade before finally being caught. Keeping it going that long doesn’t make them smart; it makes them long-term lowlifes.Solely for the purpose of scamming the government, two guys started up a couple of construction companies.
Hands-on education leads the way for CTE students

Hands-on education leads the way for CTE students

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Hands-on education leads the way for CTE students

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
CLAREClare-Gladwin RESD Career and Technical Education (CTE) kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a strong emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning.Students in the Diesel and Heavy Equipment program conducted a pre-trip inspection of trucks at Northern Logistics.
Gladwin Fire Department Open House September 28

Gladwin Fire Department Open House September 28

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Gladwin Fire Department Open House September 28

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
GLADWINThe Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department will be holding their Open House on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 701 E. Cedar Ave.Invited to the event are Emergency Management, EMS and Andy Ambulance, DNR Fire Equipment, Sheriff’s Dept.D.A.R.
Mid Michigan College Summer 2024 Honors

Mid Michigan College Summer 2024 Honors

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Mid Michigan College Summer 2024 Honors

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
HARRISONTo achieve President’s or Dean’s List honors, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours during the semester.President’s List recognition is awarded to students who earned a 4.0 grade point average and students who earned a 3.5-3.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Iwas napping in my “Comfy Chair,” and I began dreaming about days past when I was a Sales Management Trainer on the road every week.Some weeks, I would fly 3-4 days a week to various Midwest and East Coast destinations.Flying in those days was very different than the 911-style flying of today.
Nature in art

Nature in art

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Nature in art

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
When we reach the Autumn Equinox, summer is officially over.That doesn’t mean you have to put sunshine and vacation fun entirely out of your mind.Isn’t that what mementos and souvenirs are for?Take this shell-shaped porcelain vase, which sold for $2,460 at Morphy Auctions.
2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest winners

2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest winners

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2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest winners

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of State proudly announced the winners of the state’s first-ever “I Voted” sticker design contest. The nine winning designs will be available for clerks to order and give out to voters this fall as the state’s official 2024 Presidential Election stickers.
DNR PHOTO AMBASSADOR SNAPSHOT: GOLDEN HOUR GLOW

DNR PHOTO AMBASSADOR SNAPSHOT: GOLDEN HOUR GLOW

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DNR PHOTO AMBASSADOR SNAPSHOT: GOLDEN HOUR GLOW

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A stunning sunrise crests over mountain forests overlooking the Lake of the Clouds. See more pictures by Michigan state parks photo ambassadors at Instagram.com/MiStateParks. For more on the program, call Stephanie Yancer at 989-274-6182.
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