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Char Stone House owner Sheryl Sacry welcomes the crowd and brings on the band Thursday at the new restaurant’s first event.

Char Stone House owner Sheryl Sacry welcomes the crowd and brings on the band Thursday at the new restaurant’s first event.

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Char Stone House plays first tune

Gladwin
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Call it a taste of things to come.
Rollover accident cleared in Butman

Rollover accident cleared in Butman

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Rollover accident cleared in Butman

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
First responders from Butman Township Fire, the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office and Gladwin County Road Commission were called to the scene of an accident on the afternoon of July 28 on Hilts Road, just west of Butman Road in Butman Township.

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Group meets to find ways to help juvenile offenders

Gladwin
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Gladwin County Prosecutor Mark Toaz finds himself too often dealing with a stark reality.“Juvenile offenses have been going up in both severity and numbers,” he said. “I can show you numbers that would scare the crap out of the community.“Our system is failing our kids.
Gladwin City Council Member Jaimie Esiline makes a point while Mayor Sarah Kile, City Administrator Kimberly Hines and Council Members John Caffrey and Linda Winarski listen in during last Wednesday’s Special Meeting.

Gladwin City Council Member Jaimie Esiline makes a point while Mayor Sarah Kile, City Administrator Kimberly Hines and Council Members John Caffrey and Linda Winarski listen in during last Wednesday’s Special Meeting.

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Hines pact hammered out at Special Meeting

Gladwin
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
ASpecial Meeting of the Gladwin City Council was held before a large crowd of onlookers on July 29 at City Hall specifically for negotiations for City Administrator Kimberly Hines’ contract.

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Annual Roger J. Edgar reunion August 8

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The annual Roger J. Edgar reunion will be held at the Sage Township Hall on Saturday, August 8 at 12 p.m. The meal will start at 1 p.m. Followed by fun and games. In the evening at 7 p.m.
City offers Monday update on sewer issue

City offers Monday update on sewer issue

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City offers Monday update on sewer issue

Gladwin
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Information is still sketchy as to what caused the power surge that knocked out Gladwin’s Wastewater Treatment Plant last week, resulting in a request from the City that residents curb their use of water for a day.
First responders trained as realistically as possible to deal with an armed assailant during a session Saturday at Gladwin Intermediate School.

First responders trained as realistically as possible to deal with an armed assailant during a session Saturday at Gladwin Intermediate School.

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Officers, volunteers practice response to active assault

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
GLADWINFirst responders from throughout the area reported to Gladwin Elementary School Saturday morning for an Active Assault Training session covering what to do in the event of a mass shooting incident.
City Hall passed maximum capacity for Monday’s Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council, forcing city officials and the audience to haul their chairs outdoors to continue with the proceedings.

City Hall passed maximum capacity for Monday’s Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council, forcing city officials and the audience to haul their chairs outdoors to continue with the proceedings.

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Council approves deal for Hines

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
GLADWINThe Great Outdoors is not just a 1988 movie starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy.It’s also the site of Monday’s Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.
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