Obituary: Darlene Marie Britton
Darlene Marie Britton, 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 6, 1943 in Niles, the daughter of James and Jeanette (Meyers) Davis. Darlene graduated from Niles High School…
Obituary: Mary Therese Barrone
Mary Therese Barrone, 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with her sisters by her side. Mary was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on August 8, 1949. “The most beautiful baby in the world” according…
Obituary: Gene Mast
Gene Mast, 99, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Sparrow Senior Living. She was born July 3, 1923 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Floyd and Erie (Searles) Messinger, and graduated from Three Rivers High School…
Obituary: Donald L. Schultz
Donald L. Shultz, 75, passed away on February 24, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. A brief visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers, prior to interment…
Track and Field Roundup
Three Rivers girls 8th, boys 28th, at U of M Health InviteCOMSTOCK PARK — Three Rivers High School’s track and field teams competed at the U of M Health-West Sports Medicine Scholarship Invitational Tuesday, with the girls’ team finishing eighth…
“Out and About” Memorial Day, amusement parks, and dreams
What is the difference between a hurricane, typhoon or a cyclone? There is no difference except for the fact that they are known by a different name depending on where you are in the world. Most of us are familiar…
Senior parade ‘rite of passage’ for TRHS seniors
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONAbigail Lemacks (left) and Elliott Weed (right) wave to the crowd during Monday’s Three Rivers High School Senior Parade. COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONA group of Three Rivers High School seniors, including Caydence Kinney (left) ride through Monday’s…
No tax increases, slight water/sewer increase proposed in city’s annual budget
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThree Rivers city commissioners discuss the city’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget during a budget hearing Tuesday. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers residents will see no tax increases and a slight increase in water…
Obituary: Marjory Louise Sander
Marjory Louise Sander (1928-2023) We mournfully announce the passing of Marjory Louise (Carey/Allen) Sander, of Soddy Daisy, TN. Marjory (Margie) passed away on May 18th, at home with her family at age 94. Margie was born the youngest of eight children…
Obituary: Norma Jean Densmore
Densmore, Norma Jean – age 87 of Farwell passed away surrounded by her family. Norma was born August 9, 1935 the daughter of Elmer Ray and Alma Anna (Scheele) Longstreth in Beaverton, Michigan. After graduating high school in Beaverton, she…
Obituary: Janet Kay Pauquette (Carey)
Janet Kay Pauquette (Carey) bloomed in her eternal garden on May 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters. Janet was born to Rollin Vernell Carey and Ruth Lucile Carey (Randle) on March 21, 1949, in Clare, Michigan. She is survived…
Obituary: Zoe Rita Ritzer
SEPTEMBER 19, 1928 – MAY 16, 2023 Zoe Rita Ritzer age 94 of Gladwin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at The Brook of Gladwin. Zoe was born September 19, 1928 in Wolverine, Michigan the daughter of John …
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: And so it begins…
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA The beginning of the summer season is this weekend.I know, I know, the calendar says summer starts June 21st, but let’s face it, the season always starts with Memorial Day weekend…Two Clare County schools have already held…
Memorial Day Ceremonies set around Clare County
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Special Memorial Day ceremonies are going on in Harrison, Clare and Farwell Monday.In Harrison, the Veterans’ Freedom Park will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, the 29th, at 11 am. The program will include the Welcome…
Curns sentenced for multiple drug offenses
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Kristina Curns of Harrison was sentenced by Judge Roy Mienk May 15 to serve up to 40 years in prison on multiple felony convictions.According to a post by Clare County Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis, Curns “pled guilty March…
Ford driver injured in crash with log truck
Damage to a Ford Escape was severe when it collided with a log truck on Ludington last Thursday. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Lake area woman, 21, was injured May 18 when she collided with a log truck near Lake.A release…
Faber appointed as new Drain Commissioner
William (Bill) Faber was sworn in by Clare County Clerk Lori Mott last week to fill the Clare County Drain Commissioner seat. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent William (Bill) Faber has been appointed to fill the remaining four-year term of former County…
Postcard from the Pines: Here’s the church, where’s the steeple?
Latter Day Saints Church Early photo NE Corner Carland and Main This week brought some physical changes to Main Street and some fond Blevins Street memories for me.We don’t know what’s in store for the little former church-become-Community Space in…
Faces in the Crowd: Cindy Truxton
Cindy with brothers Mark and Tom Although Cindy Truxton retired from RexAir about a year ago, she never quit her favorite job:Making people smile.That’s her job, that’s her attitude, that’s her life. Making people smile. Making people laugh. Staying upbeat.…
90-year-old drives motorcycle to party
Alma Minzey Wyckoff celebrated her 90th birthday by riding her motorcycle to her party at the Marion VFW. The band, “The Country Express” performed and over 200 family and friends were invited to share her day. Great food and fun…
