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River Race events set for this weekend

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Second Annual County River Race of Two Cities will be held Saturday and act as the centerpiece of two days of activity in the community celebrating outdoor recreation and the natural resources that define Gladwin County.

Tami O’Donnell

Commissioner O’Donnell passes away at 64

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWINGladwin County Commissioner Tami O’Donnell, 64, passed away on Monday.“Tami was an invaluable member of the Board of Commissioners on many levels,” said Board Chair Karen Moore. “She will be sadly missed, personally and professionally.

Candidate for Governor Mike Duggan and one of his biggest local supporters, Beaverton Junior High School student Tanner Oard, meet the people at a rally at Riverwalk Grill Saturday.

Local student brings Duggan campaign to town

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWINAs a student in the sixth grade at Beaverton Junior High, Tanner Oard is not old enough to vote.Nevertheless, Oard, 12, is making an impact on the race for governor in Michigan.

Council accepts donation for campground

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Apleasant surprise greeted the Beaverton City Council at the beginning of its Regular Meeting Monday.Mike Cingano was on hand to announce a $50,000 donation will be made for new projects at Calhoun Campground, which was bequeathed by the estate of Guerdon and Paula Schumacher.

Mid-Michigan Community Action honored for 60 years of service

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWINMay has been designated Community Action Month and, in honor of that, the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution in praise of the contributions made by Mid-Michigan Community Action at its most recent meeting.

To a most beloved community

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

We of the Helping Hands Mission give thanks to you, to everyone of you who contributed to the Beaverton Postal Food Donation given to us this week.

Pictured left to right are: Cheila Halsey, owner of Countryside Pharmacy in Stanton, Edmore and Lakeview; Miguel Rodriguez, EVP of American Pharmacies; Tom Kunse, State Rep (R), Clare; John Gross, owner of J Gross, Pharmacy Group (Gateway Pharmacy, Eagle Pharmacy, Harrison Family Pharmacy, Beaverton Family Pharmacy, Flint Family Pharmacy, Swartz Creek Pharmacy); and Josh Gross, Director of Pharmacy J Gross Pharmacy Group.

Local pharmacy owners sound alarm on closure crisis at Clare Roundtable

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

CLARELocal pharmacy owners gathered at Gateway Pharmacy in Clare, on May 4, to confront a growing crisis threatening the survival of independent drugstores across Michigan.The roundtable event, hosted in partnership with American Pharmacies, brought together pharmacy leaders and State Rep.

CMDHD offers children’s special health care services

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

MT. PLEASANTThis vital program helps children and young adults with long-term health conditions get the care they need.

Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

GLADWINMark your calendars! The highly anticipated Gladwin Summer Street Fest is back and better than ever on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing a full day of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit to downtown Gladwin.

LEATHERS VISITS BEAVERTON LEO CLUB

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Lions of Michigan District Governor, Marie Leathers, recently visited the Beaverton Lions Club to hear about the great community work being accomplished and projects supported by its members. In addition, the Governor was introduced to the work of the Beaverton Leo Club and members.

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