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Scott Salowich
GLADWINThe Gladwin Rotary Club hosted a banquet last week to honor one athlete from each of the varsity sports offered by Gladwin High School this past school year.The Rotary Sports Award was presented to recognize and honor students for, not only their athletic abilities, but for their outstanding...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
STUDENTS LEARN LESSONS IN CONSERVATION
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The Gladwin County Michigan State University Extension hosted its Third Grade Conservation Tour last Tuesday at City Park.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Bond selected for UA SGA Cabinet
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TUSCALOOSA, ALThe University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) has announced that Sydney Bond, of Beaverton, will serve in a cabinet position as Deputy Chief of Staff for the 115th Administration.The University of Alabama (UA), part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
New officers for the MARSP Gladwin County Chapter are president, Kevin Brott; vice-president, Rene’e Benser Swanstra; secretary, Lynn Skocelas; and treasurer, Denise Windy.
MARSP elects new officers for 2026 term
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GLADWIN COUNTYOn May 18, 2026, new officers were elected for the Gladwin County Chapter of the Michigan Association of School Personnel (MARSP). Members elected were Kevin Brott as president, Rene’e Benser-Swanstra as vice president, Lynn Skocelas as secretary, and Denise Windy as treasurer.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns on July 11
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GLADWINMark your calendars!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Dispute leads to multiple Memorial Day arrests
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CLARE COUNTYMultiple people were arrested Memorial Day following an investigation by the Clare County Sheriff’s Office that began with a dispute between two women at a local gas station and expanded into a drug investigation involving two residences in Hayes Township.According to the Sheriff’s...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The new Gladwin Arcade on N. Silverleaf was officially opened during a ceremony Friday. Helping with the ribbon cutting were (left to right) Samantha Fessenden, Karyn Fessenden, Ryan Fessenden, Chris Dickens and Collin Fessenden.
Gladwin Arcade open for business
Scott Salowich
GLADWINAribbon cutting Friday at high noon made it official that the Gladwin Arcade is open for business.Located at 601 N. Silverleaf in the building formerly occupied by a laundromat and ice cream parlor, the new arcade houses machines offering classic games like Ms. Pacman, Galaga and Defender,...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Changes announced to automatic voter registration process to comply with Michigan election law
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LANSINGStarting June 1, eligible Michigan residents who complete a qualifying transaction at a Secretary of State branch office and are automatically registered or preregistered to vote will receive a letter in the mail from the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) with instructions on how to opt...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Complete Health Park founder to stand trial on multiple felonies for misusing state grant funds
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LANSINGOn May 27, David Coker Jr., 52, of Clare, was bound over to stand trial in the 30th Circuit Court on multiple felony charges related to his management of a legislative grant awarded to Complete Health Park, a nonprofit Coker established to develop a health and recreation complex, announced...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Self-driving cars a sign of hope for people with epilepsy
Sonja Krohn
LANSINGWhile the expansion of selfdriving technology triggers skepticism in some people, advocates for people with epilepsy see them as a sign of hope.As autonomous vehicles are being deployed and tested across the country, the launch of two pilot projects in recent months brought more of them onto...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026