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View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Ijust returned from the grocery store and was beginning to unload the items on the shopping list. There were also a few items that were not on the list. Suddenly, my wife yelled out, “Joel!

“Soil. Where it all Begins” contest announced

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“Soil. Where it all Begins” contest announced

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin Conservation District is happy to share that they are sponsoring the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Hand Drawn Poster Contest! The theme for 2026 is “Soil.

BeaverTech robotics competes at Dow

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BeaverTech robotics competes at Dow

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

MIDLANDBeaverTech No Ducks 6533 was at Dow High School Thursday-Saturday for the FIRST in Michigan District Midland Event robotics competition.The Beaverton students did not advance and the season is over.“While our robot didn’t perform the way we had hoped, we had fun, we mades some really great...

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“Welcome Spring” Pedestrian Parade

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

BEAVERTONChildren and young-atheart adults are invited to take part in a unique parade in Beaverton on Sunday, March 29.The “Welcome Spring” Pedestrian Parade will begin at Beaverton United Methodist Church, 150 W. Brown Street, at 4 p.m. The parade will proceed on foot along the sidewalks of...

Richard Todd Shank

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Harrison man arrested following online child predator investigation

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

HARRISONOn Saturday, March 7, 2026, at approximately 10:31 a.m., a Sergeant with the Clare County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard Todd Shank, age 44, at his residence located at 11940 E. Long Lake Road, following a multi-day online predator investigation.The investigation was initiated after the...

Pictured is the Gladwin City Council at its March 16 meeting.

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City hoping March goes out like a lamb

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

GLADWINWinter is holding on and the latest icy blasts led to some brisk discussions at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council Monday.This winter has been a problem and, if it lasts much longer, the city’s streets may be going on a low-salt diet.“This year, we ordered 250 tons of salt and...

Gladwin area students eligible for health care scholarship

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Gladwin area students eligible for health care scholarship

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

GLADWINThe volunteers of MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin are accepting applications for a scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year to support students from the Gladwin area pursuing careers in health care.At least one graduating senior from Beaverton High School, Gladwin High School or Skeels...

Council approves grant application for flood relief

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Council approves grant application for flood relief

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

BEAVERTONAPublic Hearing was slated for the beginning of the Regular Meeting of the Beaverton City Council Monday.Director of the Downtown Development Authority Matt Lang brought the hearing to order with a detailed description of its topic, namely, seeking the public’s input on the potential of...

Michigan calls Gladwin a childcare desert

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Michigan calls Gladwin a childcare desert

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

GLADWIN COUNTYThe State of Michigan says Gladwin County has the worst childcare coverage in the state. Statistics say that there are about 18 children for every childcare position in the county. That is a “childcare desert”!Have you had trouble finding childcare for your children in Gladwin County?

Owner Shariece Simbahon stands by her menu at Da Spot, a restaurant in Gladwin that offers waffles and a lot more.

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Da Spot offers waffles and so much more

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

GLADWINWhen it comes to the items available at Da Spot, the Skye is the limit.Skye is the 5-year-old daughter of the restaurant’s owners, Shariece Simbahon and her husband Coltin Sisk.She is also the inspiration for the decision to open a place with a special mission.“We have a daughter with...

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