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2026 SKYWARN spotter training

GLADWIN COUNTYSKYWARN spotter training will take place April 28, 6-7 p.m., at Sage Township Hall. The hall is located at 1831 W. Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.
LOCAL SCOUTS ATTEND KLONDIKE RACE

LOCAL SCOUTS ATTEND KLONDIKE RACE

LOCAL SCOUTS ATTEND KLONDIKE RACE

These five Boy Scouts attended the Annual Frankenmuth Derby Klondike Race on Feb. 21. While actively participating in all the stations this team ended up collecting/earning enough tokens to earn first place.
A rendering of the proposed Honor Park east of the Gladwin County Courthouse.

A rendering of the proposed Honor Park east of the Gladwin County Courthouse.

Hoadley seeking funds for County Veterans Memorial

LANSINGState Rep. Mike Hoadley voiced his strong support for the creation of a new Honor Park in Gladwin County to commemorate the heroic service of the county’s past and present veterans.The current memorial dedicated to the veterans of Gladwin County has been severely weathered by the elements.
Ross Lake Improvement Project Board to try again at next meeting

Ross Lake Improvement Project Board to try again at next meeting

Ross Lake Improvement Project Board to try again at next meeting

BEAVERTONThe first meeting of the Ross Lake Improvement Board was held last Tuesday at the Beaverton Activity Center.Not everyone on the Board was able to attend and, therefore, not much was accomplished of an official nature, but one thing is clear.
Decoys by the Mason Decoy Factory, like this Challenger-grade mallard duck, are some of the most famous and most desirable among collectors. GUYETTE & DEETER, INC.

Decoys by the Mason Decoy Factory, like this Challenger-grade mallard duck, are some of the most famous and most desirable among collectors. GUYETTE & DEETER, INC.

Duck decoys

When spring returns, mallard ducks are a common sight on the water. In any season, you can find them in duck decoy collections and auctions. This mallard drake decoy sold at Guyette & Deeter, Inc., specialists in sporting collectibles, for $1,125.
Are you paying for subscriptions you don’t use?

Are you paying for subscriptions you don’t use?

Are you paying for subscriptions you don’t use?

Remember when you signed up on a trial basis for a subscription, app or streaming service, then decided you didn’t like it and never used it? Are you still paying for that?

Hospice of Gladwin Area Bake Sale

GLADWINABake Sale Fundraiser to Benefit the Hospice Program will take place Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Gym located at 1312 N. State St. in Gladwin.

Food distribution at Christ the King

GLADWIN COUNTYThe GBCFD will be hosting it’s next distribution on March 21, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.
READY TO ROBOT

READY TO ROBOT

READY TO ROBOT

The Beaverton robotics team will be in action this weekend at the FRC Competition Friday and Saturday at Mount Pleasant High School. The 14 members of the team have been working hard to prepare for the first competition of the season.
NEW CORRECTIONS OFFICER

NEW CORRECTIONS OFFICER

NEW CORRECTIONS OFFICER

The Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Corrections Officer Matthew Huber recently completed the Local Corrections Officer Training Academy at Kirtland Community College.