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SVSU President’s List students for fall 2024

UNIVERSITY CENTERNearly 700 students from Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) were recognized for their determination and commitment to academic excellence by being named to the fall 2024 semester President’s List.
Pictured is Kimberly Khanafer and Sheriff Mike Shea.

Pictured is Kimberly Khanafer and Sheriff Mike Shea.

Kimberly Khanafer presented with Life Saving Award

GLADWINWhat would you do if, during lunch, someone a table over started chocking?Would you wait to see if anyone else would help, or would you rush in to aid in their situation?Luckily, of Wayne Nearing, on February 24, Kimberly Khanafer chose the later option.

Donate blood April 3

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood donation on April 3, 12-6:15 p.m., at the Gladwin Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 2336 M-61. Appointments are preferred and walkins are welcome. Call Jim Roller for a ride at 989450-1367. Call 866-642-5663 to make an appointment.
Gladwin’s Donald “Trace” Corlew III finds some running room during last fall’s loss at Frankenmuth in the Division 5 regional finals. The First Team All-State honoree will continue his football career at SVSU.

Gladwin’s Donald “Trace” Corlew III finds some running room during last fall’s loss at Frankenmuth in the Division 5 regional finals. The First Team All-State honoree will continue his football career at SVSU.

All-State gridder Corlew preparing for the next level

GLADWINThe player Gladwin football coach Marc Jarstfer calls “a human highlight reel” played his final high school football game in November when the Flying G’s lost 35-0 at Frankenmuth in the Division 5 regional finals.
Kayaks and canoes will be paddled toward the finish line during the Race of Two Cities over Memorial Day weekend on the Cedar River.

Kayaks and canoes will be paddled toward the finish line during the Race of Two Cities over Memorial Day weekend on the Cedar River.

Plans for Race of Two Cities moving forward

GLADWINWith less than two months to go before the fun begins, plans are moving steadily forward for the Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities Canoe Marathon.The race will be held on May 24 and is the centerpiece of two days of Memorial Day Weekend activities.
Schools putting together strategic plan

Schools putting together strategic plan

Schools putting together strategic plan

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Community School District is engaged in a strategic planning process with the goal of developing a plan that will ensure the future success of the schools for years to come.
BBBS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

BBBS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

BBBS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) celebrated its 50th anniversary with an auction earlier this month at the Doherty Hotel in Clare. The event raised over $40,000 to provide mentors to children in Gladwin and Clare counties.
Interim City Administrator Kimberly Hines had a seat at the table between Mayor Sarah Kile and Council Member John Caffrey Monday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.

Interim City Administrator Kimberly Hines had a seat at the table between Mayor Sarah Kile and Council Member John Caffrey Monday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.

Council opts to “use it” when it comes to grant

GLADWINWith a hard deadline approaching, the Gladwin City Council found itself in a “use it or lose it” situation with a FEMA grant to renovate City Hall.“We need to make a decision quickly,” said Interim City Administrator Kimberly Hines. “The grant has to be expended by Dec.
State Representative Mike Hoadley, flanked by State Senator Roger Hauck and State Representative Bill G. Schuette, talks shop with members of the Gladwin County Youth Leadership Program at Friday’s Legislative Breakfast.

State Representative Mike Hoadley, flanked by State Senator Roger Hauck and State Representative Bill G. Schuette, talks shop with members of the Gladwin County Youth Leadership Program at Friday’s Legislative Breakfast.

Legislators address Legislative Breakfast

GLADWINThe Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce hosted the third in its series of five monthly Legislative Breakfasts Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall and the lineup of speakers lived up to the name of the event.State Senator Roger Hauck, State Representative Bill G.
Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) cast of Occupation: Murder.

Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) cast of Occupation: Murder.

GAFT presenting two more shows

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) will perform two more shows of Occupation: Murder after selling out all three dinner-theatre shows at the Riverwalk last week.GAFT will present shows Friday and Saturday at its home building/theatre, at 524 E. Cedar in Gladwin.