Obituary: Gerald W Michels
Gerald W Michels, the only child of Lester William and Sena Edith (McGrew) Michels, born September 6, 1942 passed into every lasting life on Monday June 17, 2024.As a member of the McGrew Family who still reside in the area,…
Life as Performance Art
On late cold nights when I was growing up, I would listen to my father’s shortwave radio receiver. I could not make sense of the amateurs sending Morse Code but delighted in finding an English-speaking commercial station. There were many, but the…
Van Buren County Poorhouse Museum reopens following June 2022 storm that damaged building
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer HARTFORD – Following a June 2022 wind and rainstorm that damaged the Van Buren County Poorhouse Museum, a grand re-opening of the museum, the 140th anniversary of the poorhouse building and the 50th anniversary of the…
Mike’s Musings: Lawmakers misbehavior goes unpunished
Nobody knows who, nobody knows why, but $17 million of our money (taxpayers) has been paid out to federal lawmakers accused of sexual (as well as other types of discrimination) misdeeds from 1997 to 2017.Personally, I think this is despicable.…
Community reacts to shootings in Valley leading to six arrests
By John BriceCorrespondent Arrests made by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office of six suspects involved in drive-by shootings across Chambers and Lee counties were announced in a press release on Monday, June 17th of 2024. In a post to the…
Juneteenth celebrated with block party in LaFayette
LaFayette hosted its 1st annual Juneteenth block party celebration. The celebration was hosted on the National Holiday Juneteenth Day on Wednesday June 19th. The day started out in downtown LaFayette behind Krave Korner restaurant. The DJ was on the ones…
Looking Out: Oops
Yard work must be done, so I’m out pruning and clipping when my old pal Tikins calls. As we talk, I stroll up into the shade next to the garage door. Tikins begins telling me a funny story which is…
TR’s Forman named First Team All-State in softball
THREE RIVERS — A key contributor to the Three Rivers softball team’s success received a glowing honor yesterday.Senior first baseman Ava Forman was named First-Team All-State in Division 2 by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Tuesday. She was…
Obituary: Jack Ford Pearson
Jack Ford Pearson, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at his home with his wife at his side after a long and courageous fight with Parkinson’s Disease. Remaining to cherish Jack’s memory are his loving…
Obituary: Betty Jean Garrison
Betty Jean Garrison, 97, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 13, 2024 at LakeHouse Three Rivers. She was born October 1, 1926 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Arthur C. and Irene (Fox) Acker, and…
Out and About: S.S. Badger, pickleball, and gardening
The Mighty Mac opened for traffic in 1957. This meant you could drive directly from the lower peninsula of Michigan to the upper peninsula. You no longer had to wait hours to get on the ferry that transported everyone between…
Schultz, VanMeter honored as Citizens of the YearKeynote speaker Tremblay gives overview of the life and career of Walt Disney
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Fest kick-off dinner was held Tuesday at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Mary Kay Schultz and Doug VanMeter received their plaque and statuette as 2024 Citizens of the Year. Each gave a brief thank-you speech. State Sen.…
Family Night a huge success at Sturgis Fest
Story and photos byDennis Volkert Scenes from “Family Night” at Sturgis Fest, held Wednesday at Sturgis High School.The popular annual attraction featured carnival rides, train rides, tricycle races, bounce-house and water games.A signature feature is the vintage baseball game, Sturgis…
Russell posts solid season for Clare soccer
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Ivy Russell had a solid year for a Clare soccer team which finished as runners-up this season in the Divison 3 district tournament.“The key is communication and talking to each other,” Russell said, adding after…
Marion finishes at 14-15
By John Raffel MARION – Coach Ryan Raymond’s Eagles finishes the season recently at 14-15.“We had a lot of good players on the team,” he said. “We didn’t have that dominant pitching that we’re used to. We had some girls…
Outdoor Experiences: Three ways to summer panfish
I got one yelled eight year old Caleb. Indeed he did, another double of bluegill ended up in the livewell. For the second week in roll young Caleb was putting a hurt on the bluegills and showing us adults up.During…
Obituary: Ann Marguerite Coon
Marion – Ann Marguerite Coon, lifelong resident of the Marion area passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. She was 90.Ann was born on April 25, 1934, at home in Middle Branch Township to…
Obituary: Ronald Devere Chapman
Ronald Devere Chapman, age 89 of Clare, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Medilodge of Clare. Ronald was born the son of the late Muril J. and Dorothy (Brooks) Chapman on April 4, 1935 in Pontiac. He was united…
Postcard from the Pines: The Old Swimmin’ Hole
Summer has settled right in and no one can dispute that it is just plain hot. The temperature has topped 90 for three days now and leaves hang in want of water. It is oddly quiet and there is next…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Summer’s officially here this week…and HOT
Officially, or unofficially, hot summer weather has arrived and our air conditioner – and the generator—are getting a real workout today (Tuesday). I’m looking at the calendar and the June, or Summer Solstice arrives Thursday. That is “officially” the end…
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