Obituary: L. Jean Barnes, 88

Obituary: L. Jean Barnes, 88

Editorial StaffJul 13, 20221 min read

L. Jean Barnes passed away June 30, 2022. Jean was born March 1, 1934 at her grandfather Barnes home in Bravo, Michigan. Jean attended several schools and graduated from Fennville High School in 1952. She also attended Nazareth College School…

Mike’s Musings: America at a Critical Crossroads

Mike’s Musings: America at a Critical Crossroads

Editorial StaffJul 13, 20223 min read

Editors Note: I wrote this one year ago, and now find it more relevant than it was when it was written.I’m growing more and more concerned that our republic will struggle to maintain its standing as a leader in this…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffJul 13, 20227 min read

   It was just after we returned from watching the Independence Day parade here in Saugatuck that our phone rang.  It was Pat’s oldest son, telling us that he and his wife were safe. At first, we were confused by their message,…

Authorities rescue kayakers from Kalamazoo River

Authorities rescue kayakers from Kalamazoo River

Editorial StaffJul 13, 20222 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GUN PLAIN TOWNSHIP—Authorities rescued a group of kayakers who were stranded on the Kalamazoo River in Gun Plain Township on Saturday, July 9.One of the kayakers reportedly had a deep facial cut. That individual was taken…

Allegan City awarded $2 million for improvements

Allegan City awarded $2 million for improvements

Editorial StaffJul 13, 20223 min read

The City of Allegan is proud to share that it has been selected to receive $2,000,000 in funding in the upcoming State budget to help rebuild Downtown Allegan’s infrastructure.The securing of this $2,000,000 award was made possible by a multi-disciplinary…

Perrigo asks FDA to approve first OTC birth control pill

Editorial StaffJul 13, 20223 min read

Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), a leading global provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, today announced that HRA Pharma, a Perrigo company, has submitted its application to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) birth…

Council votes 4-3 to allow Pride event on riverfront

Editorial StaffJul 13, 20224 min read

By Leslie Ballard The July 11 Allegan City Council Study Session lasted longer than anticipated while the regular meeting was brief.The City Council held a public hearing regarding establishing an Industrial Development District (IDD) for Tantrick Brewing Company at 138…

CSC complaint leads to seizure of 31 dogs

CSC complaint leads to seizure of 31 dogs

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20223 min read

A deputy from the Isabella County Sheriff’s Office sent to a home in the 7000 block of East Grass Lake Road in Wise Township on a criminal sexual conduct investigation, didn’t find the homeowner there, but did discover “dozens of…

Harrison man arrested for threats to murder judge, neighbor

Harrison man arrested for threats to murder judge, neighbor

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20224 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Harrison man, Jeremy Scott Adams, 45, claiming he was “a prisoner in his own home,” has been investigated by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) for “serious” online threats against his neighbor and Circuit Court Judge…

Harrison Chamber hosts ribbon cutting

Harrison Chamber hosts ribbon cutting

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20222 min read

The Harrison Chamber has a new look after renovations were completed on the interior of their offices in the Hardy-Bonham building at 426 North Clare Avenue (Suite 103).Chamber Executive Director Susan Freeman said they moved into the renovated space May…

Obituary: Patrick Lee Leonard

Obituary: Patrick Lee Leonard

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20224 min read

Patrick Lee Leonard, of Marion, was welcomed into the arms of his loving LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, after a long, hard fought and determined battle against cancer, he went home with family by his…

Obituary: Dorothy Mae Schaar

Obituary: Dorothy Mae Schaar

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20222 min read

Dorothy Mae Schaar – Age 99 of Coleman, passed away at Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born to parents James and Alice (Davis) Joslin on June 17, 1923, in Sheridan Twp. in Clare…

Obituary: Robert “Bob” F. Taylor, Sr

Obituary: Robert “Bob” F. Taylor, Sr

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20222 min read

Robert “Bob” F. Taylor, Sr., age 71 of Clare, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at home.  Bob was born the son of Frank and Mary (Murphy) Taylor on August 12, 1950 in Auburn.  He was united in…

Obituary: Jerry C. Carpenter

Obituary: Jerry C. Carpenter

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20221 min read

Jerry C. Carpenter; age 76 of Lake passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 peacefully at his home. Jerry was born March 6, 1946 the son of Norman and Jessie (Bailey) Carpenter. He was a country boy, a fisherman, a hunter,…

Obituary: Daniel Dysinger Sr

Obituary: Daniel Dysinger Sr

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20222 min read

Daniel Dysinger Sr. 88 of rural Clare passed away July 5, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. Dan was born on October 9, 1933, to Leon S. and Helen I. (Williams) Dysinger in rural Clare. Dan is survived by brothers…

Obituary: Sandra Jean Fritz

Obituary: Sandra Jean Fritz

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20222 min read

Sandra Jean Fritz, age 81 of Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 4, 2022, surrounded by her family.  On July 29, 1940, Sandra was born the daughter of Lewis and Myrtle (Green) Cooley in Waterloo, NY.  She was…

Obituary: Donna Rae Robinson Geyer

Obituary: Donna Rae Robinson Geyer

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20224 min read

Donna Rae Robinson Geyer a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on July 3, 2022 with her family by her side.Donna was born in Evart, Michigan on May 24, 1939, the daughter of the late Clarence and…

Obituary: Patricia Ann “Millie” Stork

Obituary: Patricia Ann “Millie” Stork

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20222 min read

Patricia Ann “Millie” Stork, age 74, of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. She was born the daughter of Woodrow and Helen G. (Lucas) Millspaugh on Feb. 11, 1948, in Goodrich…

Postcard from the Pines: Thanks for the Memories

Postcard from the Pines: Thanks for the Memories

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20224 min read

Twenty years ago I was given a wonderful, thoughtful hand-crafted gift from a good friend, a sister member of the Ever Ready Club and faithful reader of the Postcard. It required a good deal of work and planning and even…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Holiday’s over — time to make summer memories

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Holiday’s over — time to make summer memories

Editorial StaffJul 8, 20224 min read

We had some fun over the weekend enjoying a beautiful Fourth of July at Brooks Lake in Newaygo and celebrating my brother Jim’s 90th birthday.Like the song, Jim was “born on the 4th of July” and, naturally is a pretty…