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Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Duane Simpkins donated the commemorative jerseys worn by Gladwin’s basketball teams during the Coaches Vs. Cancer games last week and he was thanked pregame by Brody and Ben Verellen.

Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Duane Simpkins donated the commemorative jerseys worn by Gladwin’s basketball teams during the Coaches Vs. Cancer games last week and he was thanked pregame by Brody and Ben Verellen.

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Gladwin High School basketball raises funds to fight cancer

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
GLADWINGladwin High School hosted its annual Coaches Vs. Cancer boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball games last week.
GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

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GCCB Kitchen Table Conversations slated

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 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.
WEEKEND WINTER FUN

WEEKEND WINTER FUN

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WEEKEND WINTER FUN

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Gladwin Gathers at the North Park Winter Wonderland Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5 p.m. During those hours, residents are welcome to take part in sledding and ice skating. Sleds and skates are available to borrow. There is also a fire pit and a warming shed that offers hot cocoa and treats.
Engines rev as the next heat waits for the signal to head onto the track at the Vintage Snowmobile Race held Saturday at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds.

Engines rev as the next heat waits for the signal to head onto the track at the Vintage Snowmobile Race held Saturday at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds.

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Vintage snowmobiles go racin’ at Fairgrounds

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
GLADWINThe first of three days of Vintage Snowmobile Races scheduled to be held this winter at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds took off Saturday with an excellent turnout.A total of 273 sleds entered with racers coming from throughout the state, Ohio, Pennsylvania and one who said he traveled “over...
Stars Hollow comes to Beaverton Jan. 29

Stars Hollow comes to Beaverton Jan. 29

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Stars Hollow comes to Beaverton Jan. 29

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Library will host a special event for fans of the iconic TV show “Gilmore girls” on Jan. 29 from 5-7 p.m.Fans can test their knowledge of the show with trivia, play bingo, cut snowflakes, enjoy themed crafts and food and there will be a prize for best character costume.A...
Avoiding the flu

Avoiding the flu

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Avoiding the flu

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
There are some good tips out there for avoiding the flu this winter, and given the nature of the beast this time, it’s to our benefit to pay attention.If you’ve listened on the news, you know that the flu this year is worse than usual, arriving a month early and launching like a rocket.
Expansion of veterans cemeteries

Expansion of veterans cemeteries

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Expansion of veterans cemeteries

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The VA awarded $77 million in grants for 20 veteran cemeteries across the country during fiscal year 2025.
City Manager Shannon Sirpilla swore in Christine Gerace, who was re-elected to her position.

City Manager Shannon Sirpilla swore in Christine Gerace, who was re-elected to her position.

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Council approves formation of Ross Lake Improvement Board

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
BEAVERTONThe first step toward forming a Ross Lake Improvement Board was taken Monday night at the Regular Meeting of the Beaverton City Council.The Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing for the formation of a lake board, which could ultimately lead to a special assessment roll for...
Edenville Dam

Edenville Dam

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Four Lakes Task Force updates progress on dams

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MIDLANDThe Four Lakes Task Force has provided an update on winter construction progress on all four dams.“Sanford will be substantially complete in January, but we still plan to start the lake fill in April,” said FLTF President Dave Kepler in a letter posted on the organization’s website.
Vintage snowmobiles take to the blue ice Jan. 17

Vintage snowmobiles take to the blue ice Jan. 17

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Vintage snowmobiles take to the blue ice Jan. 17

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GLADWINThe first of three vintage snowmobile races this winter is set for Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds.Race registration will be held from 7:30-9:45 a.m., with hot laps from 10-10:45 a.m., and racing beginning at 11:30 a.m.There is an admission to enter.
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