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MDARD Director Tim Boring presents the 2026 Ag Exporter of the Year Award to Freeland Bean & Grain Marketing Manager Roger Hupfer at a ceremony in Freeland, MI on Aug. 12, 2026.

MDARD Director Tim Boring presents the 2026 Ag Exporter of the Year Award to Freeland Bean & Grain Marketing Manager Roger Hupfer at a ceremony in Freeland, MI on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Freeland Bean and Grain Inc. recognized as Michigan’s 2026 Agriculture Exporter of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
FREELANDDirector Tim Boring of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) presented the 2026 Agriculture Exporter of the Year Award to Freeland Bean and Grain Inc. at a ceremony held at the company’s facility in Freeland.“Freeland Bean and Grain Inc.
The property extends over 73,000 acres and thanks to grant funding, will now be protected and available for Michiganders to enjoy for generations.

The property extends over 73,000 acres and thanks to grant funding, will now be protected and available for Michiganders to enjoy for generations.

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Celebrate protection of the Michigamme Highlands

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
LANSINGAmong the wildest of Michigan’s wild places, the rugged Michigamme Highlands has some of the most important natural geography in the Great Lakes region. Made up of vast forests, sparkling lakes, winding trout streams and granite outcroppings, the landscape is truly spectacular.

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Food distribution at Christ the King

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThere was another successful Gladwin/ Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan passed out 18,650 pounds of food to 203 households and 495 household members.
John Caffrey

John Caffrey

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Caffrey steps down from Gladwin City Council after 27 years

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
GLADWINLongtime Gladwin City Council Member John Caffrey announced that he was stepping down from his position effective at the end of Monday night’s marathon Regular Meeting.Caffrey, 61, has been on the Council for 27 years.
The signs of the times are displayed in the window of City Hall behind (left to right) City Administrator Kimberly Hines andCouncil Members John Caffrey and Jaimie Esiline during Monday night’s Regular Meeting.

The signs of the times are displayed in the window of City Hall behind (left to right) City Administrator Kimberly Hines andCouncil Members John Caffrey and Jaimie Esiline during Monday night’s Regular Meeting.

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EGLE tells Council Cedar appears safe, for now

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
GLADWINEGLE eyes are watching the situation at Gladwin’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to a report delivered at Monday’s Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.
DOWN AND DIRTY AT THE ORV FUN FEST

DOWN AND DIRTY AT THE ORV FUN FEST

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DOWN AND DIRTY AT THE ORV FUN FEST

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Gladwin Chamber of Commerce hosted its 13th Annual ORV Fun Fest Saturday. A total of 62 vehicles took part, roaring through an 80-mile course that traversed the County. There were eight stops along the way with local businesses participating by hosting games and offering their wares.
Gladwin native Becca Corah strikes a pose on a mountain hike. Corah is participating in a climb at the Grand Canyon in October to raise awareness for Kidney Donor Athletes.

Gladwin native Becca Corah strikes a pose on a mountain hike. Corah is participating in a climb at the Grand Canyon in October to raise awareness for Kidney Donor Athletes.

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Gladwin native to raise funds at Grand Canyon Climb

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
WHITEFISH, MTAgroup of Kidney Donor Athletes will trek across one of the most iconic and grueling hiking routes in North America – the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim on a single day in October.The climbers are all members of the nonprofit Kidney Donor Athletes (KDA), founded in 2018.
ORV Fun Fest set for Saturday

ORV Fun Fest set for Saturday

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ORV Fun Fest set for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce will hosts its 13th Annual ORV Fun Fest Saturday, beginning at the Fairgrounds.Registration will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and then DNR Officer Goss will talk about the trail and the rules from 8:30-9 a.m.
Jocelyn Benson

Jocelyn Benson

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Results are in from primary elections

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
GLADWINLast Tuesday was Election Day with primaries setting the table for a number of key races in November’s general election.At the top of the ballot, Democrat Jocelyn Benson received 1,243,543 votes statewide to win the nomination from Chris Swanson with 251,345.
Bob Balzer

Bob Balzer

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Co-champs helping Shelterhouse raise funds

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
GLADWINShelterhouse of Midland and Gladwin counties have announced Kevin Scorsone, of Tri-Star Trust, and Bob Balzer, of Consumers Energy, as this year’s co-Champions of their 100 Men and More campaign.
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