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Morah Ranke (left) will take over for Zack Bates at the Gladwin County Conservation District next week. Bates is leaving his post to pursue a Master’s Degree at Humboldt State University in California. GLADWIN

Morah Ranke (left) will take over for Zack Bates at the Gladwin County Conservation District next week. Bates is leaving his post to pursue a Master’s Degree at Humboldt State University in California. GLADWIN

Bates leaving Conservation post

Zach Bates Is leaving his post at the Gladwin County Conservation District, effective Friday.Bates has been the Conservation Outreach & Education Specialist for the district for more than two years and has decided to go back to school at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA.He will pursue a...

Beaverton Class of 1957 to meet

BEAVERTONBeaverton Class of 1957 will be meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m., at Ponderosa in Clare. Everyone is welcome to join. Any questions please call Gail 989-387-7000.
Michael Hugan

Michael Hugan

SUPERINTENDENT CORNER

MICHAEL HUGAN SUPERINTENDENT, BEAVERTON SCHOOLSOne of the most exciting times for me as Superintendent of Beaverton Schools is this first week when our students return to campus. The sounds of enthusiastic students, bus engines, and passing bells are all music to my ears!
City of Gladwin leaders identified productive and non-productive behaviors during Saturday’s leadership training, emphasizing civility, respect, and collaboration in council meetings.

City of Gladwin leaders identified productive and non-productive behaviors during Saturday’s leadership training, emphasizing civility, respect, and collaboration in council meetings.

City officials learn leadership lessons

GLADWINSaturday was training day at Gladwin City Hall.The City Council, Mayor Sarah Kile, City Administrator Kimberly Hines and City Clerk Marietta Andrist participated in a full-day leadership training that focused on strengthening communication, clarifying roles and building a more unified...
Peter Hoch

Peter Hoch

Conservation Service meets to discuss priorities

GLADWINThe Gladwin Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) held a local work group meeting Friday morning to discuss the federal Farm Bill Programs for the upcoming fiscal year.The group included representatives from cooperating agencies and...
MEMORIAL HONORED

MEMORIAL HONORED

MEMORIAL HONORED

Beaverton’s Memorial was selected to receive a restoration grant and inclusion in the “100 Cities, 100 Memorials” book. Check out Gladwin American Legion Post 171’s book donation to the Gladwin County District Library. 
County says ‘No’ to Pratt Lake Level Board

County says ‘No’ to Pratt Lake Level Board

County says ‘No’ to Pratt Lake Level Board

GLADWINApetition drive by property owners around Pratt Lake to establish a Lake Level Board was turned away Tuesday at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners.Commissioner Alan Donaldson made a motion to approve the lake board, based on the collection of 152 signatures out...
Joe secures work at Cedar Haus

Joe secures work at Cedar Haus

Joe secures work at Cedar Haus

GLADWINThe Arnold Center is proud to announce that Joe, a participant in its vocational program, has successfully secured employment in the competitive job market.
GBCFD held at at Christ The King

GBCFD held at at Christ The King

GBCFD held at at Christ The King

GLADWIN COUNTYThere was another successful Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.Approximately 16,000 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was passed out to 182 households, serving 452...
Annual ORV Fun Fest heats up the trails

Annual ORV Fun Fest heats up the trails

Annual ORV Fun Fest heats up the trails

The Gladwin Chamber of Commerce hosted its 12th Annual ORV Fun Fest Saturday and bonus points were on the line for those willing to take on the mud pit at the County Fairgrounds at the end of the run. For more on the event, see ORV, A- 3.