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The Gladwin County District Library is located at 402 James Robertson Dr. in Gladwin.

The Gladwin County District Library is located at 402 James Robertson Dr. in Gladwin.

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April Programs at the Gladwin County District Library

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin County and Beaverton Branch Libraries are eager to provide a variety of programs to appeal to a wide array of ages and interests. For the month of April, they have curated a collection of fun and educational programs and events to keep the community engaged this spring season.■ A.
Earth Day event April 17 at GHS

Earth Day event April 17 at GHS

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Earth Day event April 17 at GHS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners, along with the Butterfly Kaleidoscope Garden Club, invite you to an evening of education and fun on Thursday, April 17 at the Gladwin High School (GHS). Doors open at 4:45 p.m. and classes begin at 5:15 p.m. This is a free event to the community.

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Fire Dept. dispatched Tuesday morning

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department was dispatched to 5181 Sargent Road for a structure fire early Tuesday morning.Smoke detectors woke the people up.An external light fixture had burned up and set the upper level of the house afire.
MIss Gladwin County contestants gather for a group photo at the gala on Saturday. In the back row, left to right: Darby McKimmy, Mallory Crandall, Bree Visser, Ava Nickel, Brin Beebe; front row: Shannon Graham, Gabby Mathews, Grace Hoag, and Jewelia Anderson.

MIss Gladwin County contestants gather for a group photo at the gala on Saturday. In the back row, left to right: Darby McKimmy, Mallory Crandall, Bree Visser, Ava Nickel, Brin Beebe; front row: Shannon Graham, Gabby Mathews, Grace Hoag, and Jewelia Anderson.

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Gala held for Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
GLADWINThe First Annual Fundraising Gala for the Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program was held Saturday at Riverwalk Place.The program is a culmination of the historic Miss Beaverton and Miss Gladwin County which have been bridged, renewed, reimagined, and rebranded.
Here is Beaverton’s pit and the robot prior to last weekend’s competition in Mt. Pleasant.

Here is Beaverton’s pit and the robot prior to last weekend’s competition in Mt. Pleasant.

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Beaverton Robotics barely misses finals

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
MOUNT PLEASANTIt was a close call, but Beaverton came up just short of the finals Sunday at the First Robotics Competition at Mount Pleasant High School.After setting up Friday and then competing all day Saturday and part of Sunday, BeaverTech wound up in 19th place in the field of 40 teams.
Four Lakes Task Force continues legal battle

Four Lakes Task Force continues legal battle

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Four Lakes Task Force continues legal battle

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
MIDLANDThe Four Lakes Task Force has taken legal measures asking the Michigan Supreme Court to deny an appeal filed by Heron Cove Association and to hurry up about it.
No DEI, no problem for Gladwin Schools

No DEI, no problem for Gladwin Schools

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No DEI, no problem for Gladwin Schools

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
GLADWINThe U. S. Department of Education’s plan to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives in public schools is not going to bring much change to the Gladwin Community School District.
Chuck Frisbie

Chuck Frisbie

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GLADWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
GLADWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNERIlike to address recent news articles that claim only 25 percent of Michigan students are proficient in reading and math. These reports paint an inaccurate and incomplete picture of student achievement, particularly in districts like ours.
Kimberly Hines

Kimberly Hines

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Council names Kimberly Hines interim City Administrator

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
GLADWINThe interim is in. The Gladwin City Council voted unanimously to appoint Kimberly Hines as interim City Administrator at its Regular Meeting Monday night.Hines will replace Chris Shannon, who resigned his position on Feb. 17.

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Volunteer training offered

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYVolunteers are a vital part of the work we do at Hospice of Gladwin Area. They are an all-volunteer hospice organization that helps anyone with a life-limiting illness.
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