May I Walk With You

An interesting question was recently asked, “Who made God?”Whoa! Growing up in a Catholic Christian home we were taught that God always existed and that he created us. I am reminded of a song by Rich Mullins that reflects our Creed.

Versiti blood drive scheduled for Feb. 5

GLADWINThere will be a Versiti blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 12-6 p.m. at the Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2336 M-61.Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.Make an appointment or check for eligibility, please call 866-642-5663.

Gov. Whitmer announces art and writing contests for 2026 State of the State

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer has announced an art contest for the 2026 State of the State program cover and a new writing contest for the chance to be a part of the address.

Food distribution at Christ The King

GLADWIN COUNTYThere was another successful Gladwin/ Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Almost 19,000 pounds.

Free Fourth Annual Winter Carnival Jan. 30

CLARE COUNTYThe Free Fourth Annual Winter Carnival will take place on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Clare-Gladwin CTE Building located at 3200 S. Clare Ave. The event will include a selfie booth, food, prizes, games, facepainting, and haircuts.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | GHS GIRL’S BASKETBALL 1946

This is a photo scanned by Bruce Guy in 2013. These young ladies are probably the grandmothers and greatgrandmothers of many readers. We have the photo to share with everyone because Jane (Zettel) Bostick first shared it with us. Please keep that in mind when you find old photos from the community.

Grace Fellowship Church introduces new Pastor

GLADWINMatthew E. Miller was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a 42-year-old and father of four children, ages 8-19. He has a wonderful. kind hearted wife, Diana, they are a great family.He is a truck driver and Diana works in a bakery.

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.

A collaborative effort to protect Michigan’s bats

Jutting out into Lake Superior is the Keweenaw Peninsula, home to Michigan’s Copper Country.

Wandering with the Birds

We’ve all got favorites: favorite food, favorite sports team, favorite hat, favorite season – and so forth. Invariably, when people find out I am a birder, they ask me, “What is your favorite bird?