McBain NMC blanks Brethren, wins Comet Cup

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 2 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Northern Michigan Christian’s soccer team on Monday beat Brethren 8-0
Jada VanNoord had five goals and assist.Kylee Winkle had two goals and three assists.Sofia Hernandez had one goal and one assist. Lydia Sprague had two assists.
Harper…

Clare track girls tie for fifth

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 1 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Clare’s girls track team competed in the Chippewa Hills Invitational on Saturday and coach Kyle McKown was happy with what he saw from his team.Clare tied for fifth place with Hart and was a half-point…

Mike’s Musings: Ugh, more roundabouts coming your way

Mike’s Musings: Ugh, more roundabouts coming your way

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 3 min read

I’m not a fan of roundabouts. I know they are all the rage in road construction at this point, but I’m not sure they help in alleviating traffic congestion.More importantly, the latest round of round-a-bouts in some of our circulation…

Postcard from the Pines: Spring fever, it’s catching

Postcard from the Pines: Spring fever, it’s catching

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 3 min read

Wednesday is here – deadline day – and once again I am sitting here staring at the darn computer screen. As usual, I couldn’t think of a thing to write about this week, but sometimes when I start typing…Part of…

May I Walk With You? CAFETERIA CHRISTIANS

May I Walk With You? CAFETERIA CHRISTIANS

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 3 min read

Recently the in the news I heard the term “cafeteria Catholic” used in reference to a politician who while claiming to be a good Catholic man, supports abortion, which the Catholic Church is overwhelmingly against. The person making the comment…

Postcard from the Pines: The Grocery Game

Postcard from the Pines: The Grocery Game

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 5 min read

It’s time, with the hopefully temporary closing of the one grocery store left in our town, to recount the basic story of grocery stores in Marion, Michigan. At one time, we had three grocery stores and several more businesses that…

Obituary: Pearl “Aunt Pearl” Maude Hubble

Obituary: Pearl “Aunt Pearl” Maude Hubble

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 2 min read

We will gather to celebrate the homegoing of a truly remarkable soul, Pearl “Aunt Pearl” Maude Hubble, who was called to her eternal rest on the 13th of April, 2024. Born on the 24th of June, 1938, in the quaint…

5K Freedom Run/Walk next Saturday

5K Freedom Run/Walk next Saturday

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 3 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A website about the annual 5K Freedom Run/Walk says, “Gear up for an electrifying experience at the 13th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk, where each stride celebrates the valiant heart of Spc. Robert Friese and the selfless sacrifice…

Grant Twp reviews budget, approves road contract

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 5 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In his notes about the Grant Township meeting April 9th, Supervisor Dan Dysinger Jr. said, There was only a brief discussion regarding the budget which was adopted in March.  It is the largest budget ever for Grant…

Clare City Commission approves oversight for airport project

Clare City Commission approves oversight for airport project

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 3 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Commissioners approved engineering and construction oversight by Mead & Hunt for construction of PAPI (Airport Pilot Approach Path Indicator) lights at the Clare Municipal Airport.The City’s current airport improvement project includes replacement and installation of…

Marion Village Market closure stuns residents

Marion Village Market closure stuns residents

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 4 min read

By Genine Hopkins The sudden closure of the Marion Village Market this past Sunday, April 14, at 9 p.m. stunned residents who for months, had heard rumors of the grocery store being purchased by Roger’s in Lake. Rumors floated since…

Faces in the Crowd: Michigan State Police F/Lt. Travis House, Cadillac Post

Faces in the Crowd: Michigan State Police F/Lt. Travis House, Cadillac Post

Editorial Staff Apr 19, 2024 20 min read

Marion Press:  Would you tell us about your background where you were born, where you were raised, and your education? First Lieutenant Travis House:  I was born in Cadillac, raised in this area, went to Mesick Schools, and graduated from Mesick…

Bulldog homecoming one for the ages

Bulldog homecoming one for the ages

Editorial Staff Oct 5, 2022 4 min read

By Pamela Whitlow Where can you start…. where do you start from a major, epic, week long Alumni homecoming celebration for the LaFayette High School Alumni Bulldogs.People returning back to their Bulldogs old stomping ground with 50 total participating classes.…

Wishbone House reprieve doesn’t end concerns

Wishbone House reprieve doesn’t end concerns

Editorial Staff Oct 5, 2022 5 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorA family of man greets guests at Wishbone House, the Douglas thrift shop and cat adoption center given a reprieve by the 501c3 Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance board after a Sept. 21 town hall meeting helped raise more…

Teen zeal

Teen zeal

Editorial Staff Oct 5, 2022 1 min read

What’s not to love about a crisp early fall Saugatuck High School football game during which players and fans dressed in pink for breast-cancer awareness? Carter Miller (right) wasn’t cleared to play due to injuries but greeted teammates including Jefferson…

Blue Star

Blue Star

Editorial Staff Oct 5, 2022 4 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorFactions, friction, fictions, fractures election factors. Schisms, prisms, prisons … The IncineratorConsummating college transfer I was in Room 102, ground floor of Harrison Hall, Purdue, above seven more men’s floors and east east eight women’s. Winter term’s start.…

West Nile virus confirmed in dead crow in Otsego

West Nile virus confirmed in dead crow in Otsego

Editorial Staff Oct 5, 2022 2 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—A wild crow in Otsego tested positive for West Nile virus, the Allegan County Health Department announced last week.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services informed the ACHD of the positive test on Thursday, Sept.…

Otsego Public Schools students support Purple Week

Otsego Public Schools students support Purple Week

Editorial Staff Oct 5, 2022 6 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Purple Week at Otsego High School was a rousing success, according to Otsego Public Schools director of communications Holly McCaw.“One thing that really stands out right now is just how many people got involved in this…

OAHM presents program

Editorial Staff Oct 5, 2022 1 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Roads allow us to travel far and wide.And on Thursday, Oct. 13, you can learn more about the evolution of roads in the state of Michigan.As part of its monthly Historical Happenings Program, the Otsego Area…

New police officer sought

Editorial Staff Oct 5, 2022 2 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent OTSEGO — Otsego chief Brad Misner, has announced the city is accepting resumes for a full-time police officer position from qualified candidates.The City of Otsego has 24-hour police coverage to the citizens of Otsego.An announcement by the…