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Bond selected for UA SGA Cabinet

TUSCALOOSA, ALThe University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) has announced that Sydney Bond, of Beaverton, will serve in a cabinet position as Deputy Chief of Staff for the 115th Administration.
New officers for the MARSP Gladwin County Chapter are president, Kevin Brott; vice-president, Rene’e Benser Swanstra; secretary, Lynn Skocelas; and treasurer, Denise Windy.

New officers for the MARSP Gladwin County Chapter are president, Kevin Brott; vice-president, Rene’e Benser Swanstra; secretary, Lynn Skocelas; and treasurer, Denise Windy.

MARSP elects new officers for 2026 term

GLADWIN COUNTYOn May 18, 2026, new officers were elected for the Gladwin County Chapter of the Michigan Association of School Personnel (MARSP). Members elected were Kevin Brott as president, Rene’e Benser-Swanstra as vice president, Lynn Skocelas as secretary, and Denise Windy as treasurer.
Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns on July 11

GLADWINMark your calendars! The highly anticipated Gladwin Summer Street Fest is back and better than ever on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing a full day of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit to downtown Gladwin.
Kristen Ann Graber

Kristen Ann Graber

Dispute leads to multiple Memorial Day arrests

CLARE COUNTYMultiple people were arrested Memorial Day following an investigation by the Clare County Sheriff’s Office that began with a dispute between two women at a local gas station and expanded into a drug investigation involving two residences in Hayes Township.
The new Gladwin Arcade on N. Silverleaf was officially opened during a ceremony Friday. Helping with the ribbon cutting were (left to right) Samantha Fessenden, Karyn Fessenden, Ryan Fessenden, Chris Dickens and Collin Fessenden.

The new Gladwin Arcade on N. Silverleaf was officially opened during a ceremony Friday. Helping with the ribbon cutting were (left to right) Samantha Fessenden, Karyn Fessenden, Ryan Fessenden, Chris Dickens and Collin Fessenden.

Gladwin Arcade open for business

GLADWINAribbon cutting Friday at high noon made it official that the Gladwin Arcade is open for business.Located at 601 N. Silverleaf in the building formerly occupied by a laundromat and ice cream parlor, the new arcade houses machines offering classic games like Ms.
Changes announced to automatic voter registration process to comply with Michigan election law

Changes announced to automatic voter registration process to comply with Michigan election law

Changes announced to automatic voter registration process to comply with Michigan election law

LANSINGStarting June 1, eligible Michigan residents who complete a qualifying transaction at a Secretary of State branch office and are automatically registered or preregistered to vote will receive a letter in the mail from the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) with instructions on how to opt...
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Self-driving cars a sign of hope for people with epilepsy

LANSINGWhile the expansion of selfdriving technology triggers skepticism in some people, advocates for people with epilepsy see them as a sign of hope.
FBI report on senior scam losses

FBI report on senior scam losses

FBI report on senior scam losses

This is painful to write: The FBI’s 2025 report says that seniors lost over $7.7 billion to scams -- in one year. Complaints to their Internet Crime Complaint Center (also called IC3) showed losses had increased by 59% -- again, in one year.The information was grim.
Veterans Appreciation Dinner June 18

Veterans Appreciation Dinner June 18

Veterans Appreciation Dinner June 18

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Veterans Appreciation Dinner will take place June 18, 5 p.m., Riverwalk Place located at 777 West Cedar Avenue.Veterans and their guest are invited to attend.