Moolenaar announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar invites high school students in Michigan’s Second Congressional District to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.The winning student from the Second District will have their art displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for a year.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | ICE HARVEST

In the days before an electric refrigerator in every kitchen, there were ice boxes. Those ice boxes were cooled by a block of ice in the top that had to be refreshed regularly.

A Northern Tradition returns in April

HARRISONThe 22nd annual A Northern Tradition, a fundraiser for Mid Michigan College sponsored by Jay’s Sporting Goods, will take place 5-8 p.m., Sunday, April 13 in Clare. Over the past 20 years, this cherished event has raised more than $1.7 million to benefit students at Mid Michigan College.

The Gladwin County Record & Beaverton Clarion celebrates 147 years of publication

BOB FREIGLADWIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYThe photo (at left) is not from the first edition of The Record. It is from just over 115 years ago, as The Record was finishing its 32rd year of regular publication.

View from the comfy chair

Iwas coming out of a nice mid-morning nap, and for some reason, I started thinking about several of my friends over the years who practiced a vegetarian lifestyle!They may have introduced themselves as vegans – from the Vega star system?

BJSHS FORENSIC TEAM PLACES

The Beaverton Jr./Sr. High School (BJSHS) Forensic Team took the middle school team members to the Frankenmuth I.E Mini Tournament Wednesday, March12, 2025. This was a great opportunity for newbies, such as ours. Ali Maxwell placed third in Poetry Open. Chloie Sprague placed sixth in Storytelling.

GCCF donates to Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

GLADWIN COUNTYGirl Scouts Heart of Michigan would like to extend their extreme gratitude to the Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) for their generous donation.The donation will go toward programming for life and outdoor skills, entrepreneurship, and STEM in Gladwin County.

Community food distribution a success at Christ The King

GLADWINThe Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month in 2025, with its next distribution being on Saturday, April 19 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.

Craft Show and Marketplace April 5

FARWELLThe Farwell Women’s Club will have a Craft Show and Marketplace on Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farwell High School. The Surrey Township Library will also have a used book sale at the event.For information call Karen at 989-944-9481.

Vietnam War Veterans Appreciation Day

GLADWINIn recognition of Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, a ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2 p.m., at the Gladwin Assembly of God, 3400 Buzzell Road.Refreshments will follow the ceremony. Contact Todd Gawel at 989-426-3250 for more information.