Forbus crowned CA homecoming queen
Chambers Academy crowned their 2022 Homecoming Queen on Friday at halftime of the varsity football game. McKenzie Gilliland, daughter of Shelly Kirby and Keith Gilliland, was named Homecoming Princess. Gabby Lamb, daughter of Kim Lamb and the late Jim Lamb,…
After 50 years, Benchley Buick GMC will have new owners
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Except for his years in the service, Rev Benchley has been living in the Clare area his whole life. For the last 50 years he has also been the co-owner and then sole owner of Benchley Brothers…
Marion spends ARPA funds for recreation, new tractor
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Village Council had a discussion at its monthly meeting last week on how to spend $45,000 on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies.A motion was passed to spend it this way: $1,000 for…
Marion to receive $4.3 million grant for water project
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Village Council president Flora Grundy reports Marion is getting almost $4.3 million in grant money for its water project. This project will include a new water tower, new wells, all new water mains, etc.During…
Vanderhoef arraigned on meth charges
By John RaffelCorespondent Todd Allen Vanderhoef, 44, of Marion, was arraigned in the 84th District court in Wexford County this week on one count possession of methamphetamine, second for subsequent offense notice and habitual offender second notice.He was given a…
Marion pulls away from Mesick, 50-6
by Ben MurphySports Writer If there was an 8-man football team that had a chance to dethrone Marion atop the West Michigan ‘D’ League standings, it would most likely have been Mesick. The visiting Eagles showed they were once again…
Obituary: James “Jim” A. Ackerman
James “Jim” A. Ackerman passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 12, 2022 in St. Louis, MI at the age of 75. He was born October 28, 1946 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to Ruth I. (Kever) Ackerman and James…
Obituary: Michael Jeremy House
Michael Jeremy (Mike) House passed away while vacationing with family and exploring the natural beauty of Northern California on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born in Midland, Michigan on October 13, 1982, the son of Thomas and Catherine (Haack)…
Obituary: Elizabeth M. “Betty” Balis
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Balis, age 93, of Clare, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. Betty was born the daughter of James and Irene Healy on June 3, 1929, in Royal Oak, Michigan.…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Stupid warning labels…
A few years ago, while we were in the process of doing a home flooring project and just bought some filler (floor leveler) for cracks in the floor, we discovered that on the can there was a warning – “Do…
Blue Star
By Scott Sullivan Editor New Home Muskegon. Last pancake house on Apple Avenue aka M-46. East-west cars streaming, tears, too much packing, 13 years here. The paper pulpit I’d helped start died largely of my doing. I’d picked up part-time…
Pet lovers seek to save Wishbone House
By Scott SullivanEditorWishbone House isn’t the fanciest place in Douglas. It fills an ex-video store at 165 Blue Star Hwy. selling thrift donations and, oh yes, 27 discarded cats seeking homes and love.Success for three staff who draw minimal pay…
Obituary: Arlene Louise Broadhurst, 90
Arlene Louise Broadhurst, age 90 passed away September 7, 2022. Arlene was born October 7, 1931 in Michigan to Frank and Frieda (Mundt) Broadhurst. Per Arlene’s wishes no public services will be held. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory…
Obituary: Robert L. Thomson, 79
Robert L. Thomson, 79 of Allegan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2022.He was born to the late William “Bill”, Sr. and Ethel (Remington) Thomson on August 26, 1943. He was the youngest and…
Life as Performance Art
We were in Canada when the news came that Queen Elizabeth II had died. A friend and fellow Anglophile texted so I would know about it.A few hours later when Madame Dewey and I got back to our room and turned…
Pet lovers seek to save Wishbone House
By Scott SullivanWriter Wishbone House isn’t the fanciest place in Douglas. It fills an ex-video store at 165 Blue Star Hwy. selling thrift donations and, oh yes, 27 discarded cats seeking homes and love.Success for three staff who draw minimal…
Crane’s Ciderfest celebrates 50 years
By Scott SullivanEditor No kids except older ones were here when Lue Crane talked her husband Bob, who knew enough to agree, they should open a pie pantry on their Fennville orchard at 6054 124th Ave., aka M-89, 50 years…
United Way opens donation center in Allegan
By Gari Voss The Allegan County United Way invites the public to attend the Ribbon Cutting of the new Goods Donation Center at their facility at 650 Grand St., Allegan.Allegan Area Director Amanda Telgenhof shared, “There will be a short…
Wayland Balloon Fest
The Wayland Balloon Festival drew crowds from all over western Michigan, as dozens of hot air balloons filled the Wayland skies. The festival offered many activities and events, but of course, the major draw was the balloons piloted by enthusiasts…
Bulldogs break school scoring record with 72-6 win
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Bulldog football team traveled to Barbour County on Saturday to take on the Jaguars. The Saturday College game day feel must have stirred the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs pulverized the Jaguars 72-6 making history, setting a…
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