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Keep campfires contained in a fire ring or pit and fully extinguish them before leaving. Douse fires with water, stir ashes and douse again.

Keep campfires contained in a fire ring or pit and fully extinguish them before leaving. Douse fires with water, stir ashes and douse again.

DNR urges caution as fire danger rises across northern Michigan

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
LANSINGWith dry weather conditions persisting across the state, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging residents and visitors to use extreme caution with any outdoor activity that could spark a wildfire in the northern Lower Peninsula and throughout the Upper Peninsula.
Gladwin Rotary salutes GHS athletes

Gladwin Rotary salutes GHS athletes

Gladwin Rotary salutes GHS athletes

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin Rotary Club hosted a banquet last week to honor one athlete from each of the varsity sports offered by Gladwin High School this past school year.

Bond selected for UA SGA Cabinet

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, ALThe University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) has announced that Sydney Bond, of Beaverton, will serve in a cabinet position as Deputy Chief of Staff for the 115th Administration.
New officers for the MARSP Gladwin County Chapter are president, Kevin Brott; vice-president, Rene’e Benser Swanstra; secretary, Lynn Skocelas; and treasurer, Denise Windy.

New officers for the MARSP Gladwin County Chapter are president, Kevin Brott; vice-president, Rene’e Benser Swanstra; secretary, Lynn Skocelas; and treasurer, Denise Windy.

MARSP elects new officers for 2026 term

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
GLADWIN COUNTYOn May 18, 2026, new officers were elected for the Gladwin County Chapter of the Michigan Association of School Personnel (MARSP). Members elected were Kevin Brott as president, Rene’e Benser-Swanstra as vice president, Lynn Skocelas as secretary, and Denise Windy as treasurer.
Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Pictured is Gladwin Summer Fest in 2025.

Gladwin Summer Street Fest returns on July 11

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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.
Kristen Ann Graber

Kristen Ann Graber

Dispute leads to multiple Memorial Day arrests

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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.

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

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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