Groucho Marx would famously flick his cigar, raise his eyebrows, and ask contestants on his television quiz show,  You Bet Your Life, “Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb?”  It’s a quick question, and the answer is a bit further down in this column.    Grant was…

Say what?I was aghast when I heard President Biden had created the “Disinformation Government Board” in an effort to combat what he and his minions think is “disinformation.”Like most Americans, I believe free speech is a God-given right protected by…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorVICKSBURG—The Otsego baseball team found itself on the short end of a pitcher’ duel on Thursday, May 6.Otsego dropped the game to Vicksburg 2-1 in a contest that featured just seven combined hits between the two teams.The…

Stones immaculate were the quarry for Will Rodriguez of Grand Rapids and other seeks Saturday on the Pier Cove Park beach. “This,” he held up one, “is a lightning stone.” “Why is it called that?” we asked, noting apparent veins…

By Scott SullivanEditorThe RiverWood Council, new name for the Tri-Community Trail Master Plan Committee, announced more updates in its just-released spring newsletter.Among them is keep working with Saugatuck Township to increase access and improve amenities at the township’s Tails ‘n’…

By Gari Voss Monday, May 9, 2022, the Allegan City Council finalized several pressing pieces of business. For the crowd in the audience, the most important piece was the ordinance that would allow ORVs on Allegan Streets. For city maintenance,…

By Leslie BallardEveryone likes an auction with variety and that’s what bidders will see when they sign onto the Wings Of Hope Hospice Night of Hope online auction May 19-21.A Deluxe Tenpoint Crossbow, a cottage rental in the UP, a…

By Gari Voss The May 3, 2022 election results have been tabulated. Across Allegan County, the voter turnout was sparce, but millage requests did well across Allegan County.The average voter turnout across the county was 11.84%. Examining the votes cast…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Once known to travelers as “The Gateway to the North,” Clare has become a great destination as well for visitors to the center of the state with celebrations, festivals and great events throughout the Clare County area.Now…

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…