Obituary: Alicia Kay Hurst
Alicia Kay Hurst 54 of LaFayette, Alabama died Monday April 4, 2022. Alicia was born in LaFayette August 11, 1967 to the late Edward Thomas Hurst and the late Marie Ozley Hurst. Graveside services will be held Saturday April 9,…
Seniorless Marion softball hopes to compete
by Ben MurphySports Writer A quick glance at the Marion softball team’s roster and one might think they are in for a rebuilding year. The Eagles, who went 18-5 last year and won a district championship should still be in…
New Farwell softball coach hopes to keep winning tradition
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell softball team had much success under longtime head coach Steve Klinge. Al Esterline, an assistant on last year’s team that went 23-15 believes that the program’s success should continue under his leadership as well.“The…
Postcard from the Pines: Library Noise
This week has turned into a topsy-turvy one, to say the least. And so, because of an illness in our family, and that takes president over all, I am giving you a Ghost of a memory.Any stories about the M.…
Obituary: Stewart Leland Dewey
Stewart Leland Dewey: age 63 passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. Stewart was born to parents William Arthur and Elva June (Osborn) Dewey on July 27th, 1958, in Midland, Michigan. He married Sharon…
Obituary: Linda J. Rogers
Linda J. Rogers, age 77 of Clare, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Linda was born the daughter of the late Norman Richard and Shirley Mae (Durkee) Gillespie on May 3, 1944 in Detroit. She was…
Obituary: Betty Jean Baker
Betty Jean Baker, age 91, of Mason, Michigan, went to her heavenly home on March 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on December 20, 1930, in McBain, Michigan, the daughter of Dr. Bert and Sarah (nee Meyering)…
Obituary: Carla J. Krchmar
Carla J. Krchmar, age 74 of Clare, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Schnepp Health Care Center of St. Louis, MI. On December 13, 1947, Carla was born one of four children to Paul and Gloria (Perry)…
Faces in the Crowd: Alex Zink
Alex Zink, a 2012 Marion graduate, spent much of his youth being out in nature.It’s what he enjoyed.Fishing, hunting, playing sports, helping out on the local farms. If there was an outdoor adventure to be had, he was there.And after…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The perils of potholes
I looked out the window this morning and thought I had time traveled back to February. It was snowing again!The calendar said spring arrived two weeks ago, but I don’t think Mother Nature got the message, or maybe it arrived…
Resident quizzes Marion Council on sidewalk, street damage
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Village Council, at Monday’s monthly meeting, was asked by David Duddles, what the village’s plan was to fix the damage along the sidewalks and streets from plowing this winter.Duddles suggested a smaller plow…
Missaukee to appoint rep to Zoning Review Board
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Missaukee County Board of Commissioers was expected to act at its finance committee meeting on Thursday on a request by the state Department of Natural Resources to appoint or confirm a representative to the…
Lady Rebels win four, now 13-4
by Tanya Lovelace The Lady Rebels softball team traveled to Columbus to take on Calvary Christian. In the first inning, Makayla Foster doubles scoring two runs. The second inning saw seven runs scored. Bailey Allen singles on a 0-2 count,…
Obituary: John David Ford
John David Ford, 76, of Jackson’s Gap, AL, passed away on March 29, 2022 after a 22-month battle with bone and spinal cancer. John was born on March 21, 1946 to Mark and Virginia Ford in Lafayette, Alabama. After graduating…
LaFayette Day festival set for Saturday
By Jody Stewart Saturday, April 9th, LaFayette will once again celebrate its biggest event of the year. The 17th Annual LaFayette Day for Valley Haven School will take place on the courthouse square in downtown LaFayette from 8 a.m. to…
Sheriff’s Rodeo scheduled for Friday and Saturday
Get ready April 8th and 9th for some Bulls, Mud and Blood this weekend at the Chambers County 26th annual Sherriff Rodeo.Spectators can expect to enjoy Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Cowgirl’s Barrel Racing, Cowgirl’s Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer…
Obituary: Primo Alberto Flores Jr.
Primo Alberto Flores, Jr., 60, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home in Paw Paw. He was born April 30, 1961, in Paw Paw, the son of the late Primo Flores and Maria E. (Garcia)…
Obituary: Suzanne (Ryan) French
Suzanne (Ryan) French completed her earthly journey, March 31, 2022. Born Aug. 11, 1935, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Calkins) Ryan.Suzanne was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Paul; her best friend and husband of 49…
Obituary: Betty A. Austin
Betty A. Austin, 84, of Lawrence, also of Paw Paw from 1961 to 1995, passed away Thursday evening March 24, 2022, at White Oaks Retirement Residence, Lawton, with family at her bedside following a 20-plus years’ battle with Alzheimer’s. Betty…
Spoonfuls and Spirits back on in Paw Paw
After the last two years, going Back to the Future sounds very good. That’s why the Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce decided on that for the theme of its 2022 Spoonfuls & Spirits on April 23.Spoonfuls & Spirits has…
