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The 10 graduates of the Gladwin County Leadership Program get together for a photo during a ceremony in their honor held Friday at the Beaverton Activity Center.

The 10 graduates of the Gladwin County Leadership Program get together for a photo during a ceremony in their honor held Friday at the Beaverton Activity Center.

County Leadership program salutes this year’s graduates

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Gladwin County Leadership Program held a graduation ceremony for its latest group of 10 participants Friday at the Beaverton Activity Center.The program offers training in a variety of topics for both adults and high school students.
Almost hacked!

Almost hacked!

Almost hacked!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Ireceived a text message from a company I do a lot of business with, this time thanking me for my recent order and saying the automatic payment would be made that night as soon as I verified one little piece of information. I hear from them frequently, and have for many years.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
was enjoying a welldeservedInap in my “ComfyChair.” I woke up sweating as I realized my wife was out of town visiting her sister, and my nose was detecting a slight olfactory cue that could only mean one thing! I had not cleaned up the kitchen or washed the dishes.

Boater safety classes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GLADWINAboater safety class will take place Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Secord Township Hall located at 1507 Secord Dam Road in Gladwin.This is a free class. A Michigan Boater Safety Certificate will be issued on completion. Register at www.secordtwp. com.

Free Second Saturday Supper slated Feb. 14

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GLADWINNew Beginnings Methodist Church will hold their monthly Free Second Saturday Supper on Saturday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. They are located at 309 S. M-18, in Gladwin, across from Loose Motor Sales. Look for the three large crosses at the entrance.This will be a takeout only meal.

MSU Extension Cow-Calf Program slated for Feb. 17

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CLAREMichigan State University Extension Beef Team will be conducting a Cow Calf Meeting in Clare-Gladwin at the Regional Education Service District, located at 4041 E. Mannsiding Road, Clare, MI 48617 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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