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Pictured is the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu involved in the Oct. 17 accident.

Pictured is the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu involved in the Oct. 17 accident.

Accident claims life of man in Tobacco Township

GLADWIN COUNTYOn Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at approximately 8:43 p.m. deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a one vehicle personal injury accident near the intersection of South M-30 and Red Oak Road in Tobacco Township.
Gladwin Police Chief Kyle Binger (right) introduced the department’s newest addition, Officer Sean Gerbe, at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council Monday night.

Gladwin Police Chief Kyle Binger (right) introduced the department’s newest addition, Officer Sean Gerbe, at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council Monday night.

Gladwin City Police adds Officer Gerbe

GLADWINThe Gladwin City Police Department is at full strength.Chief Kyle Binger introduced his latest hire, Officer Sean Gerbe, Monday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.“We’re back to a full staff at the Police Department and that’s a good thing for us,” Binger said.
Hiking programs available in Cadillac

Hiking programs available in Cadillac

Hiking programs available in Cadillac

CADILLACA utumn is upon us, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has plenty of October opportunities for fall fun and helping take care of the outdoors.
Nicholas Premo was arraigned in 75th District on Oct. 13 for charges involving a home invasion.

Nicholas Premo was arraigned in 75th District on Oct. 13 for charges involving a home invasion.

Coleman homeowners able to subdue invader

COLEMANOn Sunday, Oct. 12, at approximately 12:16 a.m., the Midland County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence in Warren Township for a report of a home invasion in progress.It was reported that the homeowners were able to detain the suspect.
Roses still available

Roses still available

Roses still available

GLADWINThe Gladwin Kiwanis Club will continue the tradition of selling roses to coincide with Sweetest Day, a day to recognize the special folks in your life: wives, mothers, sweethearts, secretaries, co-workers, etc. Sweetest Day this year is Saturday, Oct. 18.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently visited Mom’s Restaurant in Trenton to celebrate three new, bipartisan tax cuts that will lower costs for seniors and working families across Michigan.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently visited Mom’s Restaurant in Trenton to celebrate three new, bipartisan tax cuts that will lower costs for seniors and working families across Michigan.

New bipartisan budget includes no taxes on tips, overtime, or Social Security

LANSINGThe new state budget recently signed eliminates state taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, so millions of Michiganders can keep more of their hard-earned paychecks.
MARSP Meeting Monday, Nov. 3

MARSP Meeting Monday, Nov. 3

MARSP Meeting Monday, Nov. 3

GLADWINThe Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) Gladwin County Chapter will meet at the new Clare-Gladwin Career Tech Center (CTE) for lunch and a campus tour on Monday, Nov. 3.The lunch will be a taco bar, cookie, and a beverage for a fee.
Focus on Life Benefit to be held Oct. 23

Focus on Life Benefit to be held Oct. 23

Focus on Life Benefit to be held Oct. 23

GLADWIN COUNTYRight to Life of Gladwin County (RTLGC) will sponsor a Focus on Life Benefit for the pro-life public to attend on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hall at 751 S. M-18, in Gladwin. At 6 p.m., doors will open for this educational and fund-raising event.