Postcard from the Pines: The Great Ice Storm of…
For years I’ve noted the anniversary of the Great Ice Storm of February 22, 1922, or 2/22/22. I never thought that Mom Nature would throw another ice storm, although nowhere near the scope of the original, on Tuesday, 2/22/22. They…
No injuries in Garfield Twp rollover
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A propane truck rollover closed 8 Point Lake Road for several hours Tuesday, Clare County Sheriff John Wilson said Wednesday.Garfield Fire and Rescue Chief Keven Tubbs verified that incident, saying firefighters were on the scene of the…
Faces in the Crowd: Matt and Maggie Keller
Matt and Maggie Keller live a beautiful example of small-town life.Work hard, play hard. Take care of your family and friends. Take advantage of the opportunities life gives you. And when life gives you hardships, become stronger.Matt, a 2004 Marion…
Winkel passes 1000 career points as NMC remains second in state
by Ben MurphySports Writer The second ranked Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team took a step out of league play on Friday night, taking on a solid Traverse City Christian team. The visiting Comets were up to the task though,…
Travis reaches 1000 point mark, Farwell girls dump Shepherd
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had been off for 11 days entering Monday’s Jack Pine Conference game at Shepherd. The Lady Eagles had no trouble getting back in the swing of things though, playing their way…
Douglas Beach closure questioned
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Why are Douglas Beach gates locked? Some neighbors are asking Douglas City Council. The city last year spent $164,754.98 to rebuild high water-damaged stairs and stabilized the bluff leading down to Lake Michigan, yet citing nearby…
Drunk who rammed Douglas cruiser charged
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR A South Haven man reported driving recklessly in Saugatuck who then struck a speed limit sign, rammed a Douglas police car, crashed into another vehicle, then was found hiding in a nearby field saw a sorry…
Chambers baseball off to good start
By Katie McElvy Chambers 14, Edgewood 0The Rebels opened their season last week with a double-header against region foe Edgewood. In the first, Taylor Birmingham and Jordan Whaley were both walked, and with two outs on the board, Benjamin Caulfield…
Obituary: Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer
Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer (age 51) May 17th, 1970The Lord has received a beautiful soul in heaven. Linda, our beloved physician, mentor, friend, sister, wife, and mother, left this world a little less bright on February 15th, 2022.Linda was a…
Obituary: Mrs. Clover Lee Farrow
Mrs. Clover Lee Farrow Bradberry, 53 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, 2:00 PM CST at Ozias Baptist Church Cemetery in…
Obituary: Mr. Arthur “Lyn” Coggins
Mr. Arthur “Lyn” Coggins 89 of Opelika, Alabama passed away Saturday February 19, 2022 at the Bethany House In Auburn, Alabama.Lyn was born March 5, 1932 in LaFayette, Alabama to the late Joe Wheeler Coggins and the late Lurleen Coggins,…
Obituary: Mr. Markeem “Keemy” Vines
Mr. Markeem “Keemy” Vines, 32 of Decatur, GA, formerly of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022.Public Viewing was Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette.Graveside Services were held on Friday,…
Obituary: Ms. Esta Bell Williams
Ms. Esta Bell Williams, 59 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, ALPublic Visitation was held on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…
Obituary: Mrs. Nezzie Will Ware
Mrs. Nezzie Will Ware, 72 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at EAMC-Lanier in Valley, AL.Public Visitation was held Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral Home…
Obituary: Mr. Royzell Lockhart
Mr. Royzell Lockhart, 60, of Waverly died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Mt. Pelia Missionary Baptist Church, 377 Lee Road 78, Camp Hill, AL at 1:00 p.m. (CST)…
County Commission talks infrastructure improvements with Tuberville
By John West The Chambers County Commission met with Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville last week to discuss the county’s many infrastructure needs. During what Commissioner Debra Riley described as “a short meeting,” the county leaders discussed capital projects including road,…
Health care initiative kicks-off March 8
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is spearheading the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative, a $4 million project to improve health care equity by helping underserved communities in the state be more resilient to health disparities, many of which have…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorGlamour“Know your audience” is a communications axiom. Say you want to sell lawncare products. What better way than send out mass emails peddling “2022’s Most Glamorous Cities in the U.S.”?“Many of us dream of a ‘Real Housewives’ lifestyle,”…
Obituary: Clifford Willard Morris
Clifford Willard Morris, age 94, of Allegan, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, with family at his side. He was born July 23, 1927 in Allegan to Clement and Beatrice (Butcher) Morris. Cliff is survived by his wife of…
