Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Early in the morning in Sage Township on July 2, a tree broke and fell onto a camper. Two occupants were inside the camper when the tree fell on it. One of the occupants was able to get out while the other had to be freed by firefighters.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The eighth annual Wiggins Lake Golf Cart Parade was held on Saturday, July 1. Golf carts could be designed with any theme and there were prizes for first, second, and third place.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On June 30, the Gladwin County Veterans Affairs received $21,935 dollars at the Veterans Appreciation Golf Outing at Sugar Springs Golf Course.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
GLADWIN
On Saturday, July 1, at around 4 p.m. deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence within Gladwin Township to investigate an incident involving a male subject trapped under a tractor.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Richard Hall, age 70, pinned under a…
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On July 2, the sixth annual Beaverton Corn Hole Tournament was held at the Beaverton Bowl & Lounge with a prize awarded for best team costume. Proceeds from the event went to Beaverton High School Bowling Teams and the Beaverton Community Athletic Park.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On Saturday, July 1, at 6:30 a.m. a semi-truck drove into the Touch Of Country Greenhouse, located at 6035 N. M-30 in Hope.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On June 8, Midland resident Michael Frisco, age 49, was reported missing by his girlfriend. It was reported that Frisco was involved in a car accident on May 26 in Gladwin County near the intersection of M-30 and Estey Rd.
The Michigan State Police reported that witnesses of the traffic accident…
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On July 1, the Sugar Springs Property Owners Association held their 36th annual Art & Craft Show and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Gladwin Junior High Boys Track Team’s final meet of the season was on May 31. They had eight individuals compete at the Megastars Meet in Shepherd. There were 140 schools at this meet, making it the largest middle school meet in the country.
To start the day the Gladwin boys 4x800 meter relay…
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
GLADWIN COUNTY
Scott Brokoff, one of the coaches from Gladwin American Legion Post 171 Baseball Team 2022, and I had met last year during the summer baseball season. He sent me a 2023 baseball team link for GameChanger, an app for scorekeeping tools, advanced statistics and team updates along with…
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On June 28, Lucas Mead played in the 42nd annual East-West All-Star Classic playing for the West team. The East team ended up winning the game 7-3. Mead played four innings, twice at right, and one inning each at left and center field with two at bats. He went 0-1 with a walk. Mead says he was…
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On June 30, the Gladwin County Veterans Affairs received $21,935 dollars at the Veterans…
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
GLADWIN
On Saturday, July 1, at around 4 p.m. deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office…
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On July 2, the sixth annual Beaverton Corn Hole Tournament was held at the Beaverton Bowl &…
News
Update on missing person Michael Frisco
Michael Frisco
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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GLADWIN On June 8, Midland resident Michael Frisco, age 49, was reported missing by his girlfriend. It was reported that Frisco was involved in a car accident on May 26 in Gladwin County near the intersection of M-30 and Estey Rd.
COMMUNITY CORNER
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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JULY IS: President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July to be National Peach Month in 1982. Michigan produces more than 21.2 million pounds of peaches valued at more than $9.2 million.
Sports
Gladwin Junior High School Boys Track Finals
Roger Willford
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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The Gladwin Junior High Boys Track Team’s final meet of the season was on May 31. They had eight individuals compete at the Megastars Meet in Shepherd. There were 140 schools at this meet, making it the largest middle school meet in the country.
Where’s Gladwin Baseball
Leon Langridge
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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GLADWIN COUNTY Scott Brokoff, one of the coaches from Gladwin American Legion Post 171 Baseball Team 2022, and I had met last year during the summer baseball season. He sent me a 2023 baseball team link for GameChanger, an app for scorekeeping tools, advanced statistics and team updates along with schedules.
Life in Gladwin
CMDHD to partner with organizations for children’s hygiene drive
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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CLARE Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is working with community partners to collect donations for hygiene essentials for school-aged children. Staff from CMDHD’s REFRESH Program will collect donations from boxes at local organizations through August 18, 2023.
How certain diet styles work to lower heart disease risk
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Which diet styles in particular are associated with a lower risk of heart disease? Many people get confused about what a healthy diet actually consists of.
Gladwin volunteers name scholarship award winners
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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GLADWIN The volunteers of MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin have named the winners of their 2023 Health Care Scholarship Awards. Selected were Elizabeth Hoag, Sindle Corlew and Abigail Manges.
Obituaries
Guy Richard (Dick) Smith
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Guy Richard (Dick) Smith Guy Richard (Dick) Smith left this firing line, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at his home in Beaverton. He was born to Guy and Marjorie Ellen (Robinson) Smith in Bay City on May 24, 1939.
Nickolas Michael Beck Jr.
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Nickolas Michael Beck Jr. Nickolas Michael Beck Jr., age 95, passed away after a short illness, on June 30, 2023, after a very happy and fullfilled life.