City celebrates Fourth of July

GLADWINThe Fourth of July weekend sparked quite a celebration in the City of Gladwin.The excitement began down the road in Beaverton, where Gladwin proudly featured its new “250th Lady Liberty” commemorative metal sign in the parade.

America250MI 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence celebration in Harrison July 8

HARRISONOn Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m., the Michilimacinac Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Clare Veterans of Foreign Wars, (VFW) Pettit-Kapplinger Post #5738 will join millions across the nation in a Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence.

COMMUNITY SUPPER

Eagle Ridge Church of God, located at 3987 S. M-18 in Beaverton, will have Community Supper every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. This free catered meal will have live music. Everyone is invited, no RSVP needed, so bring a friend. No takeout is available.

Midland breaking and entering ends in Clare County

CLARE COUNTYOn Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at approximately 5:14 p.m.

Council approves city budget at end of fiscal year

GLADWINAs a rule, the Gladwin City Council holds its meetings on the first and third Mondays of every month.The rule changes in June every year when a third meeting is added and July’s only meeting is set for the third Monday.

Chamber to host new networking series July 10

BEAVERTONThe Chamber of Commerce will host “Good Morning Gladwin County,” a new networking series designed to bring together local businesses, organizations and community leaders to build connections and opportunities, on July 10 from 7:30-9 a.m.

State veterinarian urges owners to plan for animal safety as July 4 celebrations approach

LANSINGAs the country approaches the celebration of its 250th Independence Day, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding Michiganders to take precautions to keep pets and animals safe.