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ATV accident takes life of Gladwin man

GLADWINOn Saturday, June 6, 2026 at approximately 10:40 a.m., deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injuiy accident involving an ATV at a private residence located in Sage Township.
Roberts siblings both All-State in hoops

Roberts siblings both All-State in hoops

Roberts siblings both All-State in hoops

BEAVERTONBeaverton boys’ basketball coach Shad Woodruff used to drive down his street past the neighbor’s house, see a brother and sister playing basketball in the driveway and not think much of it.
Charles Vernon Estes Age: 62 Assault With A Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault) Bond: $7,500 Cash Surety 10 percent

Charles Vernon Estes Age: 62 Assault With A Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault) Bond: $7,500 Cash Surety 10 percent

Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office

The following individuals were arrested by the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office and lodged in the Gladwin County Jail during May 31 through June 7.Operating-Impaired Bond Refused P.B.T.
Keep campfires contained in a fire ring or pit and fully extinguish them before leaving. Douse fires with water, stir ashes and douse again.

Keep campfires contained in a fire ring or pit and fully extinguish them before leaving. Douse fires with water, stir ashes and douse again.

DNR urges caution as fire danger rises across northern Michigan

LANSINGWith dry weather conditions persisting across the state, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging residents and visitors to use extreme caution with any outdoor activity that could spark a wildfire in the northern Lower Peninsula and throughout the Upper Peninsula.
Gladwin Rotary salutes GHS athletes

Gladwin Rotary salutes GHS athletes

Gladwin Rotary salutes GHS athletes

GLADWINThe Gladwin Rotary Club hosted a banquet last week to honor one athlete from each of the varsity sports offered by Gladwin High School this past school year.

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.