Custer defeatsElkins in county commission race
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – James Custer defeated Roger Elkins in an Osceola County Board of Commissioners battle of two Evart Republican incumbents during the Tuesday primary.Custer faces no opposition in the November election. He won over Elkins 270-222.They faced…
All ballot issues in Osceola County receive thumbs up
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County voters approved various ballot proposals on the Tuesday primary ballot.By a 3,371-2,183 tally, voters approved the MSU Extension & 4H services proposal.It was passed 147-81 in Highland Township, 171-147 in Marion Township and…
Obituary: Charlotte Ruth Warner
Charlotte Ruth Warner, 78, of Clare, passed away on July 21, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland with her family by her side. Charlotte was born February 18, 1944, in Gladwin, MI, to Paul and Julia (Iutzi) Huber. She married…
Obituary: Ardea “Dee” Gibson
Ardea “Dee” Gibson, age 87, passed away July 24, 2022 at MidMichigan Health Hospital in Midland, Michigan. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.Dee enjoyed socializing (she loved people), knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, and occasionally “donating” to Casino!Dee was united…
Obituary: Stanley Truman Fankhauser
Stanley Truman Fankhauser, 89, of South Boardman, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born to the late Fred and Reba (Logan) Fankhauser on April 23, 1933 in Marion, Michigan. Stanley was married to…
Obituary: Freeda J. Brownridge
Freeda J. Brownridge, a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mt Pleasant, MI on July 27, 2022. She heard Jesus call her name and took his hand…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Munch, munch, munch – It’s summertime
Its summer in mid-Michigan: fair and festival time in and around Clare County and you know what that means.Goodies galore!I’m afraid to step on the scales lately because I’m just about positive it would be a disaster…They say people gain…
Several heated races to be decided in Tuesday Primary
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent According to a list from the Clare County Clerk’s Offices, the Republican side of Tuesday’s Primary Ballot will see the most action when voters go to the polls.Michigan Governor: Four Republicans are in the Primary seeking a…
Slew of millagerequests on August 2 ballot
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare County’s Senior Millage is up for renewal in the primary election August 2.The millage renewal is .26 cents pers $1,0000 of taxable value.The average home in Clare County has a taxable value of $40,000 which equates…
Mounted deputy dies helpingto police fair
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A volunteer deputy, Nicole Shuff, who is a member of the Clare County Sheriff’s Mounted Division, has died from a very serious injury due to an accident at the Clare County Fair shortly after the midway opened…
Sheriff’s Department talks Tuesday’s Ballot Proposals
By Aaron Michell When Osceola County voters hit the polls August 2nd, they’ll be voting on two millage proposals that will greatly affect the sheriff’s department and local school districts going forward.Proposal 1 is the Renewal for the Road Patrol…
Two millage proposals on Missaukee ballot
By John RaffelCorespondent LAKE CITY – Missaukee County voters will have two millage renewal proposals on the ballot during the Aug. 2 primary.The first is for a renewal of millage for services to older persons. It involves a millage levy…
Several contested races on Tuesday’s ballot
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – The primary election will be extremely light for the Missaukee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.There are seven county commission districts and six have only a Republican candidate who has filed. District 7 has…
Obituary: Mr. Tommy Young Jr.
Mr. Tommy Young, Jr. 82 of Dadeville, AL passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.Public Visitation will be held Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 5:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer…
Obituary: Mr. Eddie Gooden
Mr. Eddie Gooden 86 of LaFayette, Alabama Died Saturday July 23, 2022 at his residence.Mr. Gooden was born in LaFayette January 17, 1936 to the late Eddie Lee Gooden, Sr., and the late Pearlie Simpson Gooden he was a member…
Obituary: Elder Scotty Joe Stowes
Elder Scotty Joe Stowes, 66, of Opelika, AL passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at his residence.Public Visitation will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in…
Obituary: Mrs. Angelia Caldwell France
Mrs. Angelia Caldwell France, 59, of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, AL.Public Visitation will be held Friday, July 22, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST,…
Obituary: Ms. Virginia Fears Bryant
Ms. Virginia Fears Bryant, 80 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at her residence. Public Visitation will be held Friday, July 22, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel…
Council votes to increase water, sewer rates
By Jody Stewart With all city council members present a unanimous vote was made to raise the city’s water and sewer rates at Monday night’s city council meeting. Recently, LaFayette has had the opportunity to receive a grant in excess…
Ennis sworn in as new LaFayette councilperson
David Ennis was sworn at Monday night’s city council meeting by Judge Calvin Milford. Ennis a Certified Public Accountant has filled the vacancy left on the LaFayette City Council when Councilman Shannon Hunter resigned a few months ago. Newly appointed…
