Campground opens, mill pond work to begin
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…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day and the arrival of morel season
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…
Mike’s Musings: Why can’t I hear the Maxwell testimony?
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…
Marion softball takes the broom to MCC
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…
Lady Pioneers capture first at Breckenridge Invite
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…
Obituary: Wayne H. Norbury
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,…
Obituary: Betty Haggart
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…
Obituary: Barry Allan Prielipp
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…
Obituary: Ellen Jane (Watters) Agle
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…
Obituary: Mark C. G. Woods Sr.
Mark C. G. Woods Sr, age 54 of Farwell, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the McLaren Bay Region Hospital of Bay City, surrounded by those that love him.On November 5, 1967, Mark was born one of three boys…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day – a week away!
With the arrival of May Sunday, another holiday, a really special one, is coming up.Here is an excerpt from the Internet to remind us to remember Mom a week from this Sunday.God bless these special mothers,God bless them every one…For…
Faces in the Crowd: Marvin and Grace Robbins
On April 20th, Marvin and Grace Robbins officially became the new owners of the Temple Party Store.What started out as a running joke last fall, snowballed into reality this week. And the couple couldn’t be more excited.Marvin, a ’99 Marion…
Middle Branch guesthouse – still making news-
By Julie Traynor For many Marion businesses, a good window on Main Street was a valuable asset, especially if business was enhanced by displaying shiny new goods in said window. It is a timeless technique, the equivalent of ‘show them…
Evart man arrested after 53 mile pursuit
By John RaffelCorrespondent EVART – According to published media reports, Jesse Stanley Mobley, 37, of Evart, was arraigned on Tuesday, April 26, in the 82nd District Court of Roscommon County on charges of fleeing and eluding; reckless driving; driving while…
Rebels take first round of playoffs
By Katie McElvy Chambers 12, Hooper 0After closing out the regular season beating Coosa Valley 9-2 earlier in the week, the Chambers Rebels met up with the Hooper Colts in the first round of the AISA AA Baseball Playoffs. The…
Obituary: Mr. John W. Murray
Mr. John W. Murray, Jr. 25, of LaFayette, AL passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.Public Visitation was held Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 5:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside…
Obituary: Ms. Sharon Moore
Ms. Sharon Moore, 45 of Waverly, AL passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022.Graveside Services were held on Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:00 PM CST at Westview Cemetery in Auburn, AL, Elder Kentae Heard, Officiated.Ms. Moore is survived by her…
Obituary: Mrs. Ruby Jean Bailey Walker
Mrs. Ruby Jean Bailey Walker, 67 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.Memorial Services were held Friday, April 22, 2022, 1:00 p.m. EST, at Resthaven Memorial Chapel in Lanett, AL, Bro. MacArthur Cooper, Officiated.There was no public…
Obituary: Ms. Minnie Ruth Felton
Ms. Minnie Ruth Felton, 62 of Phenix City, AL passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.Public Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2022, from 12:00PM until 5:00PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Funeral Services will be…
