Fire damages Otsego apartment complex

Fire damages Otsego apartment complex

Editorial StaffMar 9, 20221 min read

A fire at Aspen Park Apartments in Otsego caused significant damage to the east side of the building.Firefighters from the Otsego Fire Department were called to the apartment complex—located off Farmer Street next to St. Margaret Church—at approximately 11:30 a.m.…

Township eyes seeking $300K trail grant

Township eyes seeking $300K trail grant

Editorial StaffMar 9, 20225 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Board was scheduled Wednesday, March 9, to consider joining Saugatuck city applying for Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grants of $300,000 each to help complete the nonmotorized Blue Star Trail through the communities.A…

On ice

On ice

Editorial StaffMar 9, 20221 min read

Winter’s not over yet, nor officially until March 21, as witness this late-season ice angker pursuing panfish on Ox-Bow Lake in the Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area north of the back Oval Beach parking lot. Given seasonal thaws starting last week…

Middle school robotics team competes at state

Middle school robotics team competes at state

Editorial StaffMar 9, 20222 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor One of the Plainwell Robotics Club’s middle school teams is enjoying a longer-than-expected season.Team W.H.A.M.—comprised of Mai Nguyen, Hiro Nguyen, William Bartels and Adrian Dodds—competed at the Middle School VRC Tipping Point Michigan State Championships at…

‘Wizard of Oz’ comes to Otsego HS

‘Wizard of Oz’ comes to Otsego HS

Editorial StaffMar 9, 20225 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego High School invites you to take a stroll down the yellow brick road with its version of the classic musical “The Wizard of Oz.”Opening night is scheduled for Friday, March 18, at the Otsego Auditorium…

Bomar retires after 44 years with Plainwell Public Safety

Bomar retires after 44 years with Plainwell Public Safety

Editorial StaffMar 9, 20224 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Bill Bomar never had a Plan B when it came to his career path.“Even before I got into high school, I knew I wanted to be a police officer,” Bomar said. “Then when I was in…

Pioneers capture JPC title with win over Meridian

Pioneers capture JPC title with win over Meridian

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20222 min read

by Ben MurphySports Writer With a Jack Pine Conference championship on their minds, the Clare boys basketball team made the trip to Meridian on Friday. The Pioneers took care of business, taking down the second place Mustangs, 66-49 and clinching…

Undefeated NMC continues to roll with Frankfort win

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20222 min read

by Ben MurphySports Writer The second ranked McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team continued their fantastic regular season on Saturday, defeating a solid Frankfort squad, 61-49.The host Comets led the non-league game 18-15 after the first quarter and 33-29…

Obituary: Helen M. Williams

Obituary: Helen M. Williams

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20222 min read

Helen M. Williams age 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Williams was born September 15, 1934 in Osceola County, MI the daughter of John and Lola (McCrimmon) Robinson.…

Obituary: Pamela Ann Enright

Obituary: Pamela Ann Enright

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20221 min read

Enright, Pamela Ann. February 24, 2022. Age 74 of Clare. Beloved wife of the late Thomas.Loving mother of Gretchen Kramp, Nicholas and Nathaniel (Kimberly). Dearest grandmother of Sabrina, Maia, Evelyn, Phoebe and Simon. Dear daughter of Phyllis and the late…

Obituary: Frances A. Bolle

Obituary: Frances A. Bolle

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20222 min read

Frances A. Bolle, age 95, passed away on February 26, 2022 in Clare.  She was born in Coleman, Michigan on April 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Simon and Catherine (Mroczka) Sheredy.  She married Walter H. Bolle on June 15, 1945.  He…

Obituary: Donald Bigelow

Obituary: Donald Bigelow

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20222 min read

Donald Bigelow, age 92, of Clare, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant.   Don was born the son of Merle and Ellen (Kohlsmidt) Bigelow on July 17, 1929 in Clinton County near St. John’s.  He married…

May I Walk With You? Ongoing Conversaton

May I Walk With You? Ongoing Conversaton

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20223 min read

Another year has passed, and Lent is upon us again. The United States Catholic Catechism for Adult defines Lent: “This is an annual period of forty days beginning on Ash Wednesday for Latin Catholics which is set aside for penance,…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: March is here, where are those Robins?

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: March is here, where are those Robins?

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20224 min read

This is possibly my favorite week of the whole year.Oh, it isn’t my birthday, anniversary or any special day at all. It is just the week containing the first day of the month that is hinting that winter weather might…

New Harrison Eagles building nears completion

New Harrison Eagles building nears completion

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20223 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent There’s a grand opening of the new Harrison Eagles Aerie building planned for the middle of May, club officials say. The building is up and the interior walls are framed in. The Kitchen equipment is installed and…

Postcard from the Pines: Aunt Lola’s birthday and other things

Postcard from the Pines: Aunt Lola’s birthday and other things

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20225 min read

My aunt would be 105 years old on March 4. She was a tough cookie, born the oldest of the four Berry children and the only girl. She grew up in Marion and was a 1935 graduate of MHS. She…

Former Clare businessmen plead guilty to tax evasion

Former Clare businessmen plead guilty to tax evasion

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20223 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent According to a February 23rd, 2022 press release, Kurt Walls, the former owner of the Days Inn in Clare, and Harold Walls, the former manager of the Hotel, each pled guilty that day, in the US District…

Clare’s 47th Irish Festival starts March 16

Clare’s 47th Irish Festival starts March 16

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20227 min read

By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent The biggest festival of the year, Clare’s Irish Festival, begins in just 12 more days in Clare.The 47th annual event is scheduled March 16th through the 19th this year with music entertainment, special events, races, raffles,…

Osceola commissioners distribute ARPA money

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20222 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting, voted to have EMD Evacuation and In-Place Shelter Cards utilized throughout all county buildings.The board also voted to approve utilizing ARPA funds to purchase GIs from…

Faces in the CrowdL McCoy Williams

Faces in the CrowdL McCoy Williams

Editorial StaffMar 4, 20227 min read

McCoy Williams, a 2021 Marion graduate, loves the small-town life that Marion provides, where “everyone’s a celebrity.”He likes being a part of the community, and he likes helping others.That’s what recently drove him to volunteer with the Marion Fire Department.After…