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Will AI destroy humanity?

Will AI destroy humanity?

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Will AI destroy humanity?

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
In the “Terminator” movie series, the artificial-intelligence system known as Skynet is given control of the nation’s nuclear weapons and uses it to try to destroy humanity.
Beaverton football returns on Friday

Beaverton football returns on Friday

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Beaverton football returns on Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
BEAVERTONAfter canceling last weeks varsity football game to Harrison due to a shortage of players brought about by a rash of injuries, Beaverton will play at Farwell Friday night as schedule.“That’s the plan as of right now,” said Beaverton Athletic Director Mark Grove on Tuesday morning.
Scott McPherson

Scott McPherson

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Meet the candidates

Scott Mcpherson
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
GLADWIN CITY MAYORMy name is Scott McPherson, and I am running for Gladwin City Mayor. I am a 34-year-old married father of four boys. I have lived in Gladwin from early childhood roughly 30 years, so you could say I’m a lifelong resident.
Actors Amy Stecker and Rynn Rosa pose with Little Chief, Producer/Animal Wrangler Joaquin Guerrero and Producer Taylor Gradowski in the lobby of the Gem Theater in Beaverton Saturday prior to a showing of their new movie “Sit Stay Heal.”

Actors Amy Stecker and Rynn Rosa pose with Little Chief, Producer/Animal Wrangler Joaquin Guerrero and Producer Taylor Gradowski in the lobby of the Gem Theater in Beaverton Saturday prior to a showing of their new movie “Sit Stay Heal.”

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New movie brings stars to Gem

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Gem played host to the stars Saturday when cast members of “Sit Stay Heal” were on hand to meet and greet the public for three showings of the new film, a comedy-drama produced by Good Harbor Blue.
Fire department open house Sept. 26

Fire department open house Sept. 26

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Fire department open house Sept. 26

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department, 701 E. Cedar Avenue, will have an open house on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will feature Emergency Management, MyMichigan EMS with Andy Ambulance, DNR Fire equipment, the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E.
Workers sort out containers and dispose of them appropriately Saturday during Gladwin County Hazardous Waste Day at the Department of Public Works.

Workers sort out containers and dispose of them appropriately Saturday during Gladwin County Hazardous Waste Day at the Department of Public Works.

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County takes out the trash

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
GLADWINGladwin County Hazardous Waste Day, the annual collection of household materials that cannot be left out on trash day, was held Saturday at the Department of Public Works.
Gladwin City Clerk Marietta Andrist swears in Tesha Wyatt after Wyatt was appointed to the City Council at last week’s Regular Meeting to replace John Caffrey, who resigned in August.

Gladwin City Clerk Marietta Andrist swears in Tesha Wyatt after Wyatt was appointed to the City Council at last week’s Regular Meeting to replace John Caffrey, who resigned in August.

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Tesha Wyatt appointed to Gladwin City Council

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin City Council is back at full capacity. Last month’s resignation of John Caffrey left just seven members on the board, but that matter was addressed at last Tuesday’s Regular Meeting when Tesha Wyatt was appointed to serve the remaining two years on Caffrey’s term.
Varsity football game cancelled due to injuries

Varsity football game cancelled due to injuries

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Varsity football game cancelled due to injuries

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton varsity football team’s scheduled home game Friday night against Harrison has been cancelled.The school’s Athletic Department announced on Tuesday that the decision was made, “due to a depleted varsity roster caused by a high number of student-athlete injuries.
Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday

Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday

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Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
GLADWINHousehold Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Department of Public Works, located at 201 South State Street.
Law enforcement and other first responders gathered with members of the public Friday morning at the Gladwin Fire Station for a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Law enforcement and other first responders gathered with members of the public Friday morning at the Gladwin Fire Station for a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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25th Anniversary of 9/11 commemorated

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
GLADWINAceremony was held Friday morning at the Gladwin Fire Department commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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