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A rendering of the proposed Honor Park east of the Gladwin County Courthouse.

Hoadley seeking funds for County Veterans Memorial

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LANSINGState Rep. Mike Hoadley voiced his strong support for the creation of a new Honor Park in Gladwin County to commemorate the heroic service of the county’s past and present veterans.The current memorial dedicated to the veterans of Gladwin County has been severely weathered by the elements.

Ross Lake Improvement Project Board to try again at next meeting

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

BEAVERTONThe first meeting of the Ross Lake Improvement Board was held last Tuesday at the Beaverton Activity Center.Not everyone on the Board was able to attend and, therefore, not much was accomplished of an official nature, but one thing is clear.

Decoys by the Mason Decoy Factory, like this Challenger-grade mallard duck, are some of the most famous and most desirable among collectors. GUYETTE & DEETER, INC.

Duck decoys

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

When spring returns, mallard ducks are a common sight on the water. In any season, you can find them in duck decoy collections and auctions. This mallard drake decoy sold at Guyette & Deeter, Inc., specialists in sporting collectibles, for $1,125.

Are you paying for subscriptions you don’t use?

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Remember when you signed up on a trial basis for a subscription, app or streaming service, then decided you didn’t like it and never used it? Are you still paying for that?

Hospice of Gladwin Area Bake Sale

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

GLADWINABake Sale Fundraiser to Benefit the Hospice Program will take place Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Gym located at 1312 N. State St. in Gladwin.

Food distribution at Christ the King

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe GBCFD will be hosting it’s next distribution on March 21, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients. The handing out of food, will begin about 10 a.m.

READY TO ROBOT

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Beaverton robotics team will be in action this weekend at the FRC Competition Friday and Saturday at Mount Pleasant High School. The 14 members of the team have been working hard to prepare for the first competition of the season.

NEW CORRECTIONS OFFICER

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Corrections Officer Matthew Huber recently completed the Local Corrections Officer Training Academy at Kirtland Community College.

Isabel Marie Garcia

Woman arrested for meth in Hayes Township

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

CLARE COUNTYDeputies from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 25-year-old woman early Sunday morning after locating suspected methamphetamine during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle in Hayes Township.On Feb. 22, 2026, at approximately 2:07 a.m.

Michigan DNR Conservation Officer Kyle McQueer is pictured with leadership from the DNR Law Enforcement Division, including (left to right) Acting 1st Lt. Stephen Mooney, Chief Brandon Kieft, McQueer, Acting Asst. Chief Gerald Thayer and Sgt. Chris Holmes.

Conservation officer receives Lifesaving Award for emergency response in Barry County

News Staff

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

LANSINGIn mid-October, Michigan DNR Conservation Officer Kyle McQueer received an emergency call dispatched by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office to a residential address on Keller Road in Orangeville Township. The call was regarding a CPR-in-progress situation.

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