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Gladwin Schools Superindent Chuck Frisbie addresses members of the Gladwin Couty Council.

Gladwin Schools Superindent Chuck Frisbie addresses members of the Gladwin Couty Council.

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Council Member Sischo resigns

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
GLADWINGladwin City Council Member Jamie Sischo resigned Monday morning and did not attend that evening’s Regular Meeting.“It is with heavy heart that effective immediately I must resign my position on Gladwin City Council,” Sischo wrote in an email to Mayor Sarah Kile that was read at the meeting.
Court ruling allows Edenville Dam case to move forward

Court ruling allows Edenville Dam case to move forward

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Court ruling allows Edenville Dam case to move forward

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
GRAND RAPIDSAlawsuit filed by residents and businesses impacted by the 2020 Edenville Dam failure will proceed to trial in January after the Michigan Court of Claims denied a Motion for Summary Disposition filed by the defendant in the case, the State of Michigan, last week.Plaintiffs’ attorneys...
A Harrison man, Combs, was arraigned in 80th District Court Clare County for a false report.

A Harrison man, Combs, was arraigned in 80th District Court Clare County for a false report.

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False explosive threat leads to arrest of man

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
HARRISONOn Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 at 6:36 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received a call from a 35-year-old Harrison man identified as Zachery Scott Combs stating two subjects had left a suitcase containing an explosive device near his residence located at 1943 Jill Janet St. in Hayes...
The Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Deparment holds an annual open house on the last Saturday of September. Fire prevention week runs Oct. 5-11.

The Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Deparment holds an annual open house on the last Saturday of September. Fire prevention week runs Oct. 5-11.

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Annual Open House

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department held an Open House Saturday to commemorate the approach of national Fire Awareness Week.The event has been held annually on the final Saturday of September for almost 20 years and, as always, families were invited to the fire hall to look over the...
All is well after smoky scene at Gladwin rehab

All is well after smoky scene at Gladwin rehab

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All is well after smoky scene at Gladwin rehab

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
GLADWINFirst responders from throughout the community were called to the Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Community at 3270 Pratt Lake Road Friday afternoon after a report that a wing on the west side of the complex was filling with smoke.Workers at the facility had used fire extinguishers to...
Yes, You Can Turn Off the News

Yes, You Can Turn Off the News

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Yes, You Can Turn Off the News

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Several months ago I took a “short” break from watching the daily news -- except that break wasn’t so short after all when I extended it to over a month.Then, wanting to continue with the peace that came from not being hooked into the daily news cycles and media hysteria, I set my phone to send me...
Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

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Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 16

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
BeavertonThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton located at 201 S. Ross (across from Huntington Bank) will be hosting their annual Harvest Dinner on Oct. 16, from 4-7 p.m.Dinner will include roast beef and all the trimmings, dessert, and beverages.For more information or for takeout orders,...
Pole barn ablaze on Saturday

Pole barn ablaze on Saturday

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Pole barn ablaze on Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department respond ed to a pole barn fire Saturday morning at 631 S. Littletown. The fire was extinguished and the build ing is insured. Secord Township, Butman Township and Beaverton also responded to the call. No one was injured and the cause has yet to be determined.

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Harvest Happening slated for Oct. 6

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
GLADWINAHarvest Happening, for ages 0-12, will take place on Oct. 19, from 4-6 p.m., at Gladwin Church of the Nazarene located at 560 W. M-61.
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