When a tanker truck overturns, and leaks out on the road and surrounding area, cleanup can be a nightmare, as officials discovered when it happened last Thursday afternoon. What made things especially difficult, however was what the tanker was hauling…

In a press release Thursday morning, Clare City Police Chief Dave Saad reported that officers responded to a “home invasion in progress” on McEwan Street and Dwyer around 6 a.m. in the morning.As they were arriving, Saad said officers heard…

At their meeting Monday, the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education offered the Superintendent’s position to Dr. Judy Walton (pending the agreement of a contract with the BOE).Dr. Walton said, ““I am beyond thrilled to be joining Hornet Nation. Together,…

We are enjoying the adventure of seeing spring bust out at our new Pines. Not so far from the old Pines, but very different in many ways, the new Pines possess a dry-part-of-the-year creek bed cutting through one corner of…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion baseball team played two solid games at the Manton Wood Bat Tournament on Saturday. The Eagles took down tournament host Manton 11-3 in the first round, but dropped a 5-4 10 inning battle in…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Playing at Meridian on Thursday, April 28, the Clare baseball team was able to pick up two Jack Pine Conference victories. The Pioneers won the opener 12-5 and claimed a 9-5 victory in game two.Westyn Bryant…

D. Jean (Drake) Murphy, age 87 of Midland, passed away at her home on Monday, May 2, 2022.  Jean was a lover of Jesus, followed in His footsteps and a friend to all. She was born the daughter of the…

Michael Maurice Wardzinski, age 42 of Clare, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022.  Michael was born on February 16, 1980, in Livonia to Maryjane (Browers) Wardzinski; he was raised by Maryjane and Ted Knapp, whom he thought of as his father.  He…

On Monday, May 2, 2022, Ronald J. Schunk, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 89 at Horizon Senior Living, surrounded by family.  Ron was born April 25, 1933 in Clare to George Stanley Schunk and…

By Aaron Michell Recently, a big anonymous donation to fund brand-new equipment and supplies was given to a number of Marion area departments and organizations. The Village of Marion, the Marion Fire Department, Osceola County Sheriff’s Dept., and local townships…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at their Tuesday meeting, voted to approve moving the administration offices/board room to the church property and to move all departments from the Annex building to the Courthouse.The board…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Village Council president Flora Grundy said the council, at its Monday meeting, hired a full time campground manager for the 2022 season. The campground will open on May 23.“There will be some repair work…

Sunday is Mother’s Day and we don’t want to forget to make Mom’s day as special as she is! Perhaps by cooking up a batch of her favorite morels – if you can find some.This weekend is also special for…

As I watch the lowlights of the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard lawsuits, I can’t help but wonder what happened with the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. I hope we haven’t forgotten, already, but just a reminder, Maxwell was found guilty a…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Things got a little chilly for during the Marion softball team’s home opener against Manistee Catholic Central on Monday. The Lady Eagles stayed red hot in the early season however, dominating their way to convincing 12-0…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Clare, Coleman and McBain Northern Michigan Christian all took part in the Trent Carter Breckenridge Invitational on Saturday. The day was highlighted by Clare’s girls’ team taking first place honors amidst a talented crop of teams.The…

Wayne H. Norbury, age 82 of Farwell, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the MidMichigan Medical Center of Clare.  On December 13, 1939, Wayne was born one of six children to Harold “Harry” and Margaret (Leipold) Norbury in Detroit,…

Betty Haggart, 86, passed away on April 20, 2022, at Pioneer Golden Estates with her family by her side.  Betty was born May 3, 1935, to Arthur and Gertrude (Davis) Grisdale.  She was a 1953 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy.  She held many…

Barry Allan Prielipp, longtime resident of Marion passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at home with family by his side. He was 71.Barry was born on January 10, 1951, in Cadillac to Wilbur and Lucille (Richardson) Prielipp. He attended…

Please join us in a celebration of Ellen’s life on May 14, 2O22 at the Farwell Chapel of StephensonWyman Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 with a service following at 12:00. A luncheon will occur after the service at…