Vennie Ree (Gibson) Williams, born on March 3, 1933, in Chester, Georgia, peacefully departedthis life on Dec. 25, 2024, at her residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, surrounded byher loving family. She was the cherished daughter of the late Ammie Lee…

James Leland Manthei, age 89, of Albion, Michigan passed on Jan. 2, 2025. He was born July 01, 1935, in Parma, Michigan to Paul and Thelma (Hubbel) Manthei. Jim was a quiet man that loved wood working, building furniture, collecting…

The Community Table of Albion had their last food pantry distribution of 2024 on Friday, Dec. 20. Operated by the Albion Health Care Alliance, CTA is the largest food distribution program in Eastern Calhoun County. In 2024 CTA held 35…

A very Happy New Year to all! I’m finally scheduled for my open-heart surgery on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 a.m. This means that for the rest of this month, my columns will include more items from my files of…

Nancy Ann Marek, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 with her beloved friend and caregiver, Earl Allison, by her side.She was born November 2, 1946, in Lyons, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine “LAM”…

Richard Eldon Irwin, 68, Bristol, Indiana, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born March 7, 1956, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Eldon & Martha (VanKirk) Irwin. He married Doris Lemley in March 1980, and she died…

Nancy Edith Bell, age 86, passed away December 23, 2024, surrounded by family, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness due to complications from advanced Lyme disease.She was born in Benton Harbor, Mi, the eldest daughter of Estel…

Charlotte Britton, age 83 of Mendon, passed away on January 3, 2025 at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Three Rivers, MI.  She was born in Detroit, MI on September 16, 1941 the daughter of Donald and Alice (Boyd) Keebaugh.  Charlotte attended…

Paul Cassel Kline, dedicated husband, beloved father, and respected local leader and humanitarian of Mendon Township, died peacefully among family at 5 PM on January 1st, 2025, in Three Rivers, Michigan. He was 97 years old and is survived by his wife…

By Dennis Volkert “Get Fit Challenge” opens Jan. 11 at Doyle Community Center in Sturgis, and continues through March 22.Time frame for registration and initial weigh-in is 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 11 at Doyle.Prizes are awarded for overall first- and second-place…

RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.  JANUARYJan. 10Jon Reep, 7:30 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, part of…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In his report to the City Commission Monday, City Manager Jeremy Howard reported that the dredging project at Lake Shamrock is still continuing “on a limited and weather permitted basis.”He explained, “We are continuing work at the…

A decade ago, voters in Clare and Gladwin Counties approved a ten-year millage request that proved to be an enormous game-changer for high schoolers in those communities. Now, following unprecedented growth and student success, ClareGladwin CTE is asking voters to…

Those of us who are Christian have an obligation to share the Christian way of living with others. Easier said than done, or is it? Let me make some suggestions. The first is to faithfully live the Christian faith yourself.…

The new year is here and already the middle of January is only a few days away – next Wednesday actually.We’ve had some bone chilling cold, a little snow and wind to greet it, along with the local TV weatherman’s…

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s boys basketball team will return to action on Jan. 13 at Houghton Lake for Jack Pine Conference play.Also for Harrison will be road games on Jan. 15 at Ogemaw Heights and on Jan. 17…

A record number of spectators at girls postseason events during the 2023-24 school year pushed Michigan High School Athletic Association attendance past 1.4 million fans for the second straight, with the total of 471,651 spectators for girls competitions.The previous all-time…

By Scott SullivanEditorMovingIt was time to downsize. Add keepsakes from my 69 years, my parents, their parents, my wife and daughter … It is daunting deciding what stays, what goes.Each photo and handwritten note was a talisman. I dwelt on…

By Jim HaydenCorrespondentWith Al Meshkin retired as of Jan. 3, Laketown Township is without a manager. The board at a special meeting Dec. 30 put contract negotiations for a new one on hold until Jan. 8.In the absence of a…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor  The annual Winter Concert Series at Ransom Library has become a favorite for library staff members and patrons alike.This year’s event kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 16, with the band The Rebel Eves. MexiCuba and Kanola…