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Lane Michael Last

Lane Michael Last

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Gladwin man arrested in Clare County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
CLARE COUNTYOn Feb. 23, 2026, the Clare County Central Dispatch received information from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office reporting that 25-year-old Gladwin man, Lane Michael Last, had made threats toward family members.
The Gladwin basketball team stormed the court to celebrate with the trophy after winning the Division 2 District Tournament at Shepherd Friday night.

The Gladwin basketball team stormed the court to celebrate with the trophy after winning the Division 2 District Tournament at Shepherd Friday night.

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Gladwin basketball has to rally to win district championship

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
SHEPHERDAmidst the 22 wins in a row the Gladwin boys’ basketball team had amassed heading into Friday’s Division 2 district championship game were a 63-32 thrashing of Shepherd on Jan. 5 and a 68-37 repeat on Jan. 27.
Body discovered at recreation area

Body discovered at recreation area

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Body discovered at recreation area

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYOn Feb. 23, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to the Gladwin County Recreation Area located on Shaw Road in Sage Township to investigate a report of a female subject found deceased from a gunshot wound.
MONSTER CONCERT HELD

MONSTER CONCERT HELD

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MONSTER CONCERT HELD

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Gladwin Community School Bands held their combined concert on Wednesday, Feb. 25. It included students from fifth grade to senior high. Directors were Mr. Lull and Mrs. Sapienza.
Five high school students participating in the Future Farmers of America Leadership Contest presented a skit before the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners at its Regular Meeting Tuesday. The presentation in front of a government board was required as part of the competition and (left to right) Brenna Buzzell of Gladwin; Jordyn Schultz, Sophie Milks and Hope Vantiem, of Beaverton and Evelyn Dewey of Farwell discussed issues involving the use of pesticides in agriculture.

Five high school students participating in the Future Farmers of America Leadership Contest presented a skit before the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners at its Regular Meeting Tuesday. The presentation in front of a government board was required as part of the competition and (left to right) Brenna Buzzell of Gladwin; Jordyn Schultz, Sophie Milks and Hope Vantiem, of Beaverton and Evelyn Dewey of Farwell discussed issues involving the use of pesticides in agriculture.

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Students light up County Board meeting

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
GLADWINApresentation by five high school students made an impact Tuesday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners.
Food distribution at Christ the King

Food distribution at Christ the King

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Food distribution at Christ the King

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThere was another successful Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
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