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Council accepts 2025 audit with ‘clean’ opinion

Council accepts 2025 audit with ‘clean’ opinion

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Council accepts 2025 audit with ‘clean’ opinion

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
GLADWINThe audit of the city’s books for 2025 is in and Gladwin received an “unmodified opinion.”That doesn’t sound like a reason for celebration to the uninitiated, but it is, in fact, good news as far as the city government is concerned.
Ross Lake? More like Race Lake on Sunday

Ross Lake? More like Race Lake on Sunday

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Ross Lake? More like Race Lake on Sunday

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Sports Car Club of America’s Saginaw Valley Region held its first Ice Run of the season Sunday on Ross Lake in Beaverton.A race slated for Jan.
College hockey comes to town

College hockey comes to town

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College hockey comes to town

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
GLADWINGladwin Community Arena hosted a college hockey game Sunday afternoon and a packed house was treated to a 3-2 victory for Saginaw Valley State over Toledo that came down to a shootout after the teams remained tied through three periods and a five-minute 3-on-3 overtime session.
Red Tails – Blue Water: The Tuskegee Airmen Project

Red Tails – Blue Water: The Tuskegee Airmen Project

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Red Tails – Blue Water: The Tuskegee Airmen Project

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
GLADWINRed Tails – Blue Water: The Tuskegee Airmen Project presented by the Gladwin Pilots Association will take place on Feb. 3, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Gladwin High School Cafetorium.

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College hockey game in Gladwin Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
GLADWINGladwin Community Arena will host a college hockey game Sunday when Saginaw Valley State hosts Toledo at 2:30 p.m.The Cardinals roster includes Gladwin High School hockey alumni Drew von Matt, a freshman defenseman, and Treyton Siegert, a sophomore forward.
The Little Forks Conservancy works to permanently protect and improve natural environments in mid-Michigan by leading and inspiring actions that conserve vital habitats and waterways for the benefit of our entire community. The Conservancy has helped private landowners protect over 4,000 acres in mid-Michigan, including over 20 miles of waterways and shoreline.

The Little Forks Conservancy works to permanently protect and improve natural environments in mid-Michigan by leading and inspiring actions that conserve vital habitats and waterways for the benefit of our entire community. The Conservancy has helped private landowners protect over 4,000 acres in mid-Michigan, including over 20 miles of waterways and shoreline.

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Little Forks Conservancy awarded funds by the Midland 100 Club

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
MIDLANDThe Midland 100 Club recently selected Little Forks Conservancy as a recipient of a donation totaling more than $25,000 at their last meeting on Jan. 5.These funds will assist Little Forks Conservancy in purchasing a replacement vehicle for an aging truck.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Iwas enjoying a warm, comfy nap in my “Comfy Chair!” when I opened my eyes, looked out at the deck, and realized it had snowed again. This is turning out to be an authentic, old-fashioned Michigan winter! We have had enough ice to keep the Amish ice houses cold until 2028!
GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

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GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) are back and will be sponsoring several public forums from the end of February until the end of April 2026. They will be kitchen table conversations.
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