Head-on collision in Clare County

CLARE COUNTYOn Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 11:38 a.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received reports of a traffic crash on M-115 near Ashard Road in Freeman Township. Initial reports indicated that the crash involved a semi-truck and an SUV in a head-on collision.

Celebrate 250 with free ice cream

GLADWINThe next Gladwin Gathers event is scheduled for July 5 at City Park from 12-4 p.m.The theme is an “Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social in the Park” to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Audrey Schmidt named Miss Gladwin County

GLADWINA udrey Schmidt, a 2026 graduate of Gladwin High School, is the new Miss Gladwin County.Schmidt was named the winner Saturday night at the Miss Gladwin County Scholarship Program Showcase, which was held at Gladwin High School.

Garden Tour 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Master Gardeners & Friends presents Garden Tour 2026, Woods & Water Throughout Grout Township, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1-6 p.m.There are six stops on the tour. Limelight Studios will be the host stop with gardening information and beautiful gardens to tour.

Hays enters plea in embezzlement case

GLADWINElza Hays, the former Associate President of the Butman Township Firefighters Association, entered a plea to Embezzlement by an Agent or Trustee of $20,000 or more, but less than $50,000, Tuesday in the 80th District Court.

Free family Fun Day scheduled July 3

GLADWINThe Springs Ministries will have a Family Fun Day free outdoor event on July 3, 3-10 p.m., at the Springs Camp located at 1950 N. M-30 in Gladwin. The event will feature food, music and lots of activities. For more information call 989-426-7604.

Hearing next month in fatal crash case

GLADWINApreliminary exam will be held next month in the 80th District Court of Judge Joshua Farrell in the case of Beaverton’s Doris Coppola, who is charged with Reckless Driving Causing Death and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Death.