DNR welcomes 12 new conservation officers to protect Michigan’s natural resources, ensure public safety

MICHIGAN One of the most selective law enforcement academies in the state, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Academy hosted graduation Friday at the Michigan State Police Training Academy in Lansing, welcoming 11 men and one woman into the ranks of some of the most...

Local kids had the chance to Shop with a Hero last week

GLADWIN COUNTY Gladwin County emergency responders gathered at the Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Hall on Thursday, December 15 to wrap gifts as part of the annual Shop with a Hero event put on by Crime Stoppers.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas waking up from a well-deserved nap in my “Comfy Chair,” and I heard Christmas music playing. While I love watching the widescreen, I enjoy my radio, especially at this time of year! The variety of Christmas music is vast and moves through so many genres.

Share your life events with us!

GLADWIN As your hometown news source, the Record and Clarion view ourselves as an extension of your family. We love printing photos of your engagements, weddings, births, anniversaries, graduations, and more! Be sure to send us photos and information on your biggest life events.

Community food distribution updates and future dates

On December 17, in the parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church, there was a Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) where over 17,000 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was passed out to 246 households and 614 household members.

May I Walk With You

“ In the beginning was the Word […] The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us […] Of his fullness we have all had a share- love following upon love.” ( John 1: 1 and 14 and 16). Welcome to Christmas, 2022!

Skeels donates over 1,400 pairs of socks

WRITTEN BY CAROL DARLINGTON GLADWIN COUNTY Socks, socks, and more socks! In fact, Skeels Christian School recently collected over 1,400 pairs of socks to donate to Christmas Kindness.

Hospice of Gladwin Area is in need of supplies

GLADWIN Hospice of Gladwin Area, an all volunteer organization, would like to remind the community if you don’t know what to do with incontinence supplies, protein drinks (Boost/Ensure), shower chairs/benches, seated walkers, wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment, they would gratefully...

Gladwin and Beaverton city managers arrested for drunk driving

GLADWIN/BAY COUNTIES City managers of both Gladwin and Beaverton have been arrested for drunken driving, only two days apart from one another. Amidst holiday preparations and even following a recent contract renewal, both cities are left to deal with the aftermath.