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Gladwin Mayor Sarah Kile presents a plaque of appreciation to retiring Chief of Police Eric Killian Monday at an eventful Regular Meeting of the City Council.

Gladwin Mayor Sarah Kile presents a plaque of appreciation to retiring Chief of Police Eric Killian Monday at an eventful Regular Meeting of the City Council.

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Gladwin Council approves contracts with DPW, Hines

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
GLADWINAfter years of negotiations, inflatable fat cats on street corners and heated comments at public meetings, the Gladwin City Council voted unanimously to ratify a new contract agreement with the city’s Department of Public Works employees.
SCOUTS GO TO NYLT

SCOUTS GO TO NYLT

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SCOUTS GO TO NYLT

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Gladwin Boy Scout Troop 779 sent two scouts to National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at Gerber Scout Reservation in Twin Lake, Michigan. They survived a week away from home and learned a lot while they were gone. Pictured are William Kruske, Bradley Klein, and Scoutmaster Brian Sharpsteen.
Emergency Management hosts training exercise

Emergency Management hosts training exercise

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Emergency Management hosts training exercise

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
GLADWINThe Unified Command Structure of the Civil Air Patrol successfully brought seven agencies together for a simulated Point of Distribution mission Saturday at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds.The mission focused on setting up a shelter and processing victims in a disaster setting.
The Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash between an Amish buggy and a Jeep Cherokee Friday afternoon in Butman Township that resulted in the death of an Amish woman.

The Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash between an Amish buggy and a Jeep Cherokee Friday afternoon in Butman Township that resulted in the death of an Amish woman.

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Amish buggy struck in Butman Township

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYOn Friday, August 1, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident upon Round Lake Road, (F-97), south of Renas Road in Butman Township, involving a motor vehicle and Amish buggy.
Police to hold active assailant exercise tomorrow at GJHS

Police to hold active assailant exercise tomorrow at GJHS

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Police to hold active assailant exercise tomorrow at GJHS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin City Police Department will hold an active assailant response exercise tomorrow at Gladwin Junior High School, beginning at 9 a.m.The exercise will focus on the collaborative response between first responders to an active assailant incident.
Eric Killian

Eric Killian

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Chief Killian to retire Aug. 18

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Gladwin Chief of Police Eric Killian will retire from his post, effective Aug. 18, after a 31-year career in law enforcement.“I would like to thank the city for giving me this opportunity to serve them and the citizens,” Killian said. “I have thoroughly enjoyed this profession.
Environmental advocates Sean McBrearty (left) and David Holtz address a crowd of citizens Monday evening at the Gladwin County District Library, detailing their opposition to the proposed construction of an oil tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

Environmental advocates Sean McBrearty (left) and David Holtz address a crowd of citizens Monday evening at the Gladwin County District Library, detailing their opposition to the proposed construction of an oil tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

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Oil tunnel opponents meet to encourage civic action

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
GLADWINAcrowd of around 30 residents gathered in a meeting room at the Gladwin County District Library Monday evening for a discussion regarding the proposed Great Lakes Oil Tunnel Project.
Ivan Pardo

Ivan Pardo

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Marijuana grow operation discovered on Woods Road

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYOn July 22, 2025 the Michigan State Police Marijuana and Tobacco Investigation Section executed search warrants at 3905 and 3925 Woods Road in Gladwin based upon information obtained from Consumers Energy regarding electricity theft and a possible illegal marijuana grow operation.
City takes first step to new water system

City takes first step to new water system

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City takes first step to new water system

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BEAVERTONThe Beaverton City Council approved a bid for $3,329,000 from Maguire Iron, Inc, to fabricate and install a new water tower at its most recent Regular Meeting.Removal of the current water tower is included in the bid.
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