Jupiter Family Night at the Delta College Planetarium

BAY CITYHead to the Delta College Planetarium for a special night all about our solar system’s largest planet—Jupiter!

Wandering with the Birds

Afew weeks ago, I chronicled my attempt to kick off the New Year with a Jan. 1 Big Day.My goal for the day was 40 birds, and although I fell short of that goal, I was happy with my effort and the resulting 33 species of birds.

Mid Michigan Community Action now scheduling free tax preparation appointments

FARWELLMid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is now scheduling appointments for free income tax preparation services in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola counties.In-person and drop-off options are available.Mid Michigan CAA’s IRS-trained and certified volunteers will help...

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.

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.“Michigan is growing as we continue working together to create goodpaying jobs, fix our roads, support our small...

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.

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.For information call Sarah McCurdy at...

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.