15th annual Vintage Car Show July 11

STANDISHThe 15th annual Vintage Car Show at the Depot (formerly Model A’s and Model T’s at the Depot) will take place Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine at the Standish Historical Depot & Welcome Center in Standish.

Wandering with the Birds

ALASKA, PART 3: When you look at a map of Alaska, you’ll see a bump at the top of the state. That bump is Point Barrow, and the town of Barrow (now called Utqiagvik) is located in that bump.

GAFT summer musical Fiddler on the Roof

GLADWINGladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT) is preparing for its 2026 summer musical and is inviting the community to audition for Fiddler on the Roof, with performances scheduled at Gladwin High School this July.

SCHULTZ NAMED REGION VI PRESIDENT

The National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America) has a long history in Gladwin County – and history has once again been made.

View from the comfy chair

As I was waking up from my overnight sleep, this time in my “Comfy Chair” with the wide screen local news station’s weather report on, I realized I had fallen asleep during the 11 p.m. newscast. It happens.

ART FEATURED IN LOBBY

Stop by the Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion lobby, located at 700 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin, to check out art work by the Gladwin Area Artist Guild. Lobby hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

American Legion Cup of Joe free gatherings slated

GLADWIN COUNTYAll U.S. military and veterans are invited to Cup of Joe, a free gathering where veterans can enjoy coffee, treats, share stories, learn about resources, and connect with fellow vets.It will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Veterans Benefits Fair slated July 16

CLARE COUNTYThe Mid Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair will take place on July, 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CTE John C. Magnus Center located at 3200 S. Clare Ave. in Harrison.

GLLA announces graduates

LANSINGGreat Lakes Learning Academy (GLLA) recently celebrated the Class of 2026 at Okemos High School on June 22.

America250MI 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence celebration in Harrison July 8

HARRISONOn Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m., the Michilimacinac Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Clare Veterans of Foreign Wars, (VFW) Pettit-Kapplinger Post #5738 will join millions across the nation in a Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence.