Evart police news

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20212 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent Evart Police DepartmentWeekly ReportDec. 13-20Dec. 13: Child Endangerment – Officers were called to investigate a child endangerment complaint. The case remains open at this time.Dec. 15: False Alarm – Officers were dispatched to a local business for an…

Clare BOE pays tribute to fall sports teams

Clare BOE pays tribute to fall sports teams

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20215 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare’s football team was honored at the regular Board of Education Meeting Monday evening.Varsity Coach Kelly Luplow said it was “a challenging year” for the team, who finished with a 7-4 record. He is expecting great things…

Obituary-Susan Lynn Gladkowski

Obituary-Susan Lynn Gladkowski

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20212 min read

Susan Lynn Gladkowski passed away at the age of 60 on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, after suffering complications from COVID-19.She was born on July 26, 1961. Sue enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, sitting around the bonfire, sewing, crafting, painting, cooking, spending…

Midland man dies in house fire

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20211 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 72-year-old Midland County man died in a house fire last Friday morning.According to a release from Midland County Sheriff Myron Green, Deputies were called to the East Bradford Road home in Mount Haley Township to assist…

Clare named one of top ten small towns

Clare named one of top ten small towns

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20212 min read

According to Hotels.com Clare is one of the top ten small towns in Michigan. In fact, according to the listing, it is number one. Here is what the authors write about Clare:Michigan is a favorite destination for vacationers throughout the…

Jack most popular male baby name in 2021

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20212 min read

Teachers at area elementary schools are going to have plenty of “Jacks” in their deck of student names for years to come. For the fourth time in five years, Jack and all spelling variations including Jackson, Jaxsen, Jaxson, Jaxton and…

Christmas Bells – Holds hope for today

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20214 min read

Each year has its challenges, and 2021 has been no different. Accusations of voter fraud and unfair elections led to the horrific and unfathomable attack on the Capitol in Washington DC, the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan brought more…

A look at last week’s high school sports action

A look at last week’s high school sports action

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20219 min read

by Ben MurphySports Writer Clare boys pick up 41-27 win over Shepherd The Clare boys basketball team was able to keep their top spot in the Jack Pine Conference standings, thanks to a home win over Shepherd on Thursday, Dec.…

Clare Bowling Results

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20212 min read

League Name: CLARE MEN’S LEAGUE President: Doug Scott                                                            Vice President: Matt Burton    Secretary: Joel Warner  Association: ClareCo USBC    Date Bowled: 12/15/2021  Week 15 Lane Assignment for Week(s) 16                           Lanes:  1-2   3-4   5-6   7-8   9-10                                                            12/22: 10-4   3-1   8-5   2-7   9-6                                                              Treasurer is on lane  7- 8   …

Farwell Middle School Honor Roll

Editorial StaffDec 24, 20212 min read

7th GradeMia AutrySarah BosleyHope BrowneAiden ConnCarlie CutlipAdrian DeMatteoEvelyn DeweyLucas DickinsonSarah EnsignGabrielle FickHunter GreenTeconnama HammondNatalie HilyardWillow HooperAva-Rose JobeBailee LamontColelee LintonZoe MaynardMillie McAulayPayton McCrackenAreanna SandovalEli ShermanBlake SholesEmmalynne SholesCooper StoverIsabelle Wilkerson 6th GradeDarlow AbbottDavid AckerEmma BarnettHarmoni BeaversJordan BlainGabrielle BorowskiJustin CoburnEmma DarnellMariah DegeerTrinity DegeerMya…

Mikes Musings – Gun violence can be solved by adding guns

Mikes Musings – Gun violence can be solved by adding guns

Editorial StaffDec 17, 20215 min read

By Mike Wilcox – Publisher I thought I would pass my opinion spot in this week’s newspaper along to my son Jordan Wilcox who is this newspaper’s tech manager. He wrote this unique perspective on gun violence and I wanted…