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Gladwin Mayor Sarah Kile said she will not be running for re-election this fall at Monday’s Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.

Gladwin Mayor Sarah Kile said she will not be running for re-election this fall at Monday’s Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.

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Mayor Kile will not seek re-election

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GLADWINMayor Sarah Kile said she would not be running for re-election this fall during Monday’s Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.After the Council voted to enter into Closed Session for a Personnel Evaluation of Interim City Administrator Kimberley Hines, Kile said she would not be...
Windy Monday keeps firefighters busy

Windy Monday keeps firefighters busy

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Windy Monday keeps firefighters busy

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Gladwin County Rural Urban Fire Department, along with firemen from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, responded to a grass fire in Sherman Township Monday. The fire was started by a downed power line and burned 22 acres from Grass Lake to Blue Lake.
Ian and Tiffany Burgess pose with some potential employees in front of the Beaverton Gem, the theater which they recently purchased.

Ian and Tiffany Burgess pose with some potential employees in front of the Beaverton Gem, the theater which they recently purchased.

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Beaverton Gem bought by Burgess

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BEAVERTONTiffany Burgess is a member of the Beaverton City Council.Part of that gig means she is on the Parks & Recreation Committee and the Police Committee.She is a trained member of the Gladwin County Community Emergency Response Team.She and her husband, Ian, are mentors for the Beaverton High...
MDHHS launches statewide map to expand access to free gun locks and promote safe firearm storage

MDHHS launches statewide map to expand access to free gun locks and promote safe firearm storage

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MDHHS launches statewide map to expand access to free gun locks and promote safe firearm storage

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
LANSINGhe Michigan DepartmentTof Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the launch of a new statewide Gun Lock Distribution Map, a tool designed to help residents easily locate free firearm safety devices and expand access to safe storage resources across Michigan.The interactive map...
Two VA grants

Two VA grants

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Two VA grants

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Two of the grants recently announced by the VA will have wide-ranging benefits for veterans.The first, a $16 million set of grants, supports organizations that provide adaptive sports programs for veterans and service members. Over time, the program has awarded $160 million in grants.
Hauck’s ALS Month resolution approved

Hauck’s ALS Month resolution approved

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Hauck’s ALS Month resolution approved

Roger Hauck
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Senate on Wednesday adopted Sen. Roger Hauck’s resolution designating May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month.“ALS, commonly known by many as Lou Gehrig’s disease, makes even the simplest movements, like walking, speaking and gesturing, nearly impossible and...
Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert May 3

Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert May 3

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Gladwin Area Community Band spring concert May 3

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin Area Community Band is proud to present its spring concert, “On With the Show,” on Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m., in the Gladwin High School Cafetorium.This free, family-friendly event will feature an entertaining selection of show-inspired music, bringing the excitement and energy of...
Workers are pictured attempting to remove a log at the Beaverton Dam.

Workers are pictured attempting to remove a log at the Beaverton Dam.

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Log jams up Beaverton Dam

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BEAVERTONAlarge tree created a logjam at the Beaverton Dam last week and one of the gates was blocked open.Rushing water emptying out of Ross Lake was pouring downstream until last Tuesday, when a team composed of members of the Beaverton Fire Department, the Gladwin County Emergency Management...
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