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Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

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Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns on July 11

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
GLADWINMark your calendars! The highly anticipated Gladwin Summer Street Fest is back and better than ever on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing a full day of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit to downtown Gladwin.
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Dispute leads to multiple Memorial Day arrests

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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.
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.

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.

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Gladwin Arcade open for business

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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.
Changes announced to automatic voter registration process to comply with Michigan election law

Changes announced to automatic voter registration process to comply with Michigan election law

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Changes announced to automatic voter registration process to comply with Michigan election law

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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...
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Self-driving cars a sign of hope for people with epilepsy

Sonja Krohn
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
LANSINGWhile the expansion of selfdriving technology triggers skepticism in some people, advocates for people with epilepsy see them as a sign of hope.
FBI report on senior scam losses

FBI report on senior scam losses

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FBI report on senior scam losses

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
This is painful to write: The FBI’s 2025 report says that seniors lost over $7.7 billion to scams -- in one year. Complaints to their Internet Crime Complaint Center (also called IC3) showed losses had increased by 59% -- again, in one year.The information was grim.
Veterans Appreciation Dinner June 18

Veterans Appreciation Dinner June 18

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Veterans Appreciation Dinner June 18

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gladwin County Veterans Appreciation Dinner will take place June 18, 5 p.m., Riverwalk Place located at 777 West Cedar Avenue.Veterans and their guest are invited to attend.
The Gladwin City Council met at its Regular Meeeting on June 1. YOUTUBE

The Gladwin City Council met at its Regular Meeeting on June 1. YOUTUBE

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Hines to remain City Administrator

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
GLADWINGladwin City Administrator Kimberly Hines, who was appointed to her post in the winter of 2025 on an interim basis, is now negotiating a contract to remain in her position for three more years after action taken Monday night at the Regular Meeting of the Gladwin City Council.
Tristan Hewitt and Marah Ranke of the Gladwin County Conservation District celebrate with winner Jim Looker at the end of the River Race of Two Cities at Ross Lake Park.

Tristan Hewitt and Marah Ranke of the Gladwin County Conservation District celebrate with winner Jim Looker at the end of the River Race of Two Cities at Ross Lake Park.

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Jim Looker first in River Race of Two Cities

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Second Annual River Race of Two Cities was once again held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. The event attracted 30 people competing on the 12.
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