Lady Rebels win six, now 15-4

Editorial StaffApr 13, 20224 min read

By Tanya Lovelace The Lady Rebels go six for six this week to make their record 15-4 for the season. The Lady Rebels blew out Lakeside 11-1. The Rebels fired up their offense in the first inning. Natalie Lovelace grounded…

Obituary: Alicia Kay Hurst

Editorial StaffApr 13, 20221 min read

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

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20222 min read

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

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20222 min read

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

Postcard from the Pines: Library Noise

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20224 min read

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

Obituary: Stewart Leland Dewey

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20222 min read

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

Obituary: Linda J. Rogers

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20222 min read

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

Obituary: Betty Jean Baker

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20223 min read

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

Obituary: Carla J. Krchmar

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20222 min read

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

Faces in the Crowd: Alex Zink

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20226 min read

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

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The perils of potholes

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20224 min read

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

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20222 min read

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

Editorial StaffApr 8, 20222 min read

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

Editorial StaffApr 6, 20224 min read

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

Editorial StaffApr 6, 20222 min read

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

LaFayette Day festival set for Saturday

Editorial StaffApr 6, 20223 min read

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

Sheriff’s Rodeo scheduled for Friday and Saturday

Editorial StaffApr 6, 20221 min read

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.

Obituary: Primo Alberto Flores Jr.

Editorial StaffApr 6, 20221 min read

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

Obituary: Suzanne (Ryan) French

Editorial StaffApr 6, 20222 min read

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

Obituary: Betty A. Austin

Editorial StaffApr 6, 20225 min read

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…