Dear Editor:Recent events and an editorial in the CCR have prompted some letters about guns and gun control. The debate shows a great divide between those who feel that we are safer with more guns in the hands of the…

David (Dave) Brock Allen, age 89, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 6, 2022, shortly after entering hospice care. David had many attributes, but patience was not one of them. Once he decided it was time…

Jerome Gunther Schwartz of Tustin, Michigan fell asleep in Jesus January 7, 2022. Jerry would have turned 90 years old February 4, 2022.As a child he was raised by his grandmother in Germany, where he experienced the horrors of World…

Stephanie Leann Whitaker, age 40 of Farwell, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  Stephanie was born the daughter Jerry and Kathie (Eichorn) Whitaker on June 25, 1981 in Clare.  She had worked in the Food Service…

Lawrence Ray Pence – Age 85 of Lake, MI passed away at his home under hospice care on January 9, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Lawrence (Larry) was born in Warren, MI to parents James and Mary (Runyan) Pence…

Candace Sue “Candy” Garchow, Age 75, and lifelong resident of Clare passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family. Candace was born September 26, 1946 in Midland, MI. Candace married her…

MONROE, JAMES EDWARD, age 68, of Farwell, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Medilodge of Clare.Funeral Services for Jim will be held at Farwell Community Church on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dan Oliver officiating.…

These days our travels are rather limited. We shop, we tour the local countryside to see what’s new, there usually is something, and we await warmer weather. It’s just one fun-filled, armchair adventure after another. We are more than ready…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Middle Branch Township had its annual meeting this past Monday with the focus being on wages and salaries.The board was scheduled to set wages and salaries for the following township officers: Supervisor, treasurer, deputy treasurer,…

By John RaffelCorrespondent Evart Police DepartmentWeekly ReportDec. 20 to Jan. 2Dec. 21: No Ops/No Plates – While conducting a traffic stop it was determined that the driver had no driver’s license and the vehicle had no license plate. The driver was issued…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Missaukee County Board of Commissioners finance committee was set to meet this week and was ready to review several financial requests.The county has been approached by Consumers Energy to upgrade the lighting in the…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Sitting in first place in the Jack Pine Conference, the Clare boys basketball team wasn’t about to have a letdown at Clare County rival Harrison on Thursday. Instead quite the opposite happened, as the Pioneers had…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion girls basketball team played at Mesick in a key West Michigan ‘D’ League game Monday. The Lady Eagles weren’t able to get much going during the night though, falling 39-25.“We started slow and never…

by Ben MurphySports Writer It may still only be January, but Tuesday’s 57-51 win at Lake City was certainly a big one for the McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team. With the win the Comets sit in sole possession…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had their defense do their part in their road Jack Pine Conference game at Meridian on Friday. The Lady Eagles’ offense was never able to get untracked though, resulting in a…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Farwell had hoped to pull off an upset over visiting Meridian on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Eagles were unable to make a serious run at the Mustangs though, dropping the Jack Pine Conference boys basketball game,…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain girls basketball team left conference play to take on host Shepherd Monday night. The results were the same though, as the Lady Ramblers kept their perfect record intact with a convincing 69-32 victory.It was…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain Northern Michigan Christian girls basketball team was able to have their way with host Evart on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Lady Comets downed the Lady Wildcats 50-33 in Highland Conference play.NMC played to an…

by Ben MurphySports Writer They continue to get closer to the outcome they want, but the McBain boys basketball team is still searching for their first win of the season; this after a narrow 39-38 setback at Pine River Friday…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare wrestling team opened up the Jack Pine Conference portion of their schedule on Tuesday, at Gladwin. The Pioneers were able to pick up two wins, taking down Farwell 78-0 and Gladwin 47-32.Clare has a…