Obituary: Harry Richard McCaughna

Obituary: Harry Richard McCaughna

Editorial Staff Sep 30, 2022 2 min read

Harry Richard McCaughna of Marion passed away, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Sunnyside Senior Living in Cadillac. He was 88.Harry was born January 5, 1934 in Lake Orion, Michigan to J.D. and Wilma J. (Ballenger) McCaughna and they preceded him…

Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Denton

Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Denton

Editorial Staff Sep 30, 2022 2 min read

Gerald “Jerry” Denton, age 82 of Clare, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alma.  Jerry was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and Friend.  He was born the son of Earl and Dorothy (Sprague) Denton…

Obituary: Steve Blystone

Editorial Staff Sep 30, 2022 1 min read

Steve Blystone, age 71, of Clare passed away suddenly on September 16, 2022.Steve was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on September 19, 1950, the son of Norris and Lola Blystone. Steve is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Kasey and…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: October is here!

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: October is here!

Editorial Staff Sep 30, 2022 3 min read

I don’t know where September went.Hard to believe, but October is here tomorrow.You can sure tell around this place though.The hummingbirds are gone and Jack has cleaned and put away the feeder for another year. The geese are also getting…

Special presentation set at Marion library

Editorial Staff Sep 30, 2022 2 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Public Library will have a special presentation opened to the public on Your Health Matters.The session is set for 6 p.m on Oct. 12 at the Marion Public Library. The event will focus…

McBain superintendent hopes to better student achievement

Editorial Staff Sep 30, 2022 2 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Mc Bain superintendent Scott Akom told the school board, at its September meeting, goals for the school year were to increase student achievement in reading and math and have a Safety officer position.Little Wheels numbers…

Faces in the Crowd: Katya LaGrow

Faces in the Crowd: Katya LaGrow

Editorial Staff Sep 30, 2022 7 min read

Growing up in Carrollton, Ohio – a small farming community much like McBain – Katya LaGrow wasn’t able to have any pets in the house.But these days, from her home and office in McBain, Katya can have as many pets…

Marion prepares for homecoming week

Editorial Staff Sep 30, 2022 2 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Homecoming parade is set for Friday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 pm.. The parade will start on Chadwick Street and end at the high school. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. on Friday.The district…

Chambers crushes 3A Bessemer, 42-6

Chambers crushes 3A Bessemer, 42-6

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 3 min read

By Katie McElvy The Chambers Rebels took care of business in Birmingham on Friday night as they beat 3A Bessemer Academy 42-6. Chambers wasted no time getting on the board. Kyle Hand returned the opening kick off all the way…

Obituary: Mr. Willie C. Phillips

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 1 min read

Mr. Willie C. Phillips, 82, of LaFayette died Monday, September 12, 2022 at LaFayette Extended Care, LaFayette. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Essie J. Handy Cemetery, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. G. H.…

Obituary: Mr. Jimmie Lee Trammell Sr.

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 2 min read

Mr. Jimmie Lee Trammell, Sr. 79 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 2:00 PM EST until 6:00 PM…

Obituary: Inell Patterson Torbert

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 2 min read

Inell Patterson Torbert, 95 of Lafayette, passed away September 9, 2022 at Legacy Reserve in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 2:30pm, Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Lafayette First Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 1:00pm prior to…

Obituary: Mrs. Virginia Johnson McKinley

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 1 min read

Mrs. Virginia Johnson McKinley, 79, of Roanoke died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Knollwood Baptist Retirement Center, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at New Beginning Outreach Ministries, 314 Seymour Dr., Roanoke at 12:00 p.m. (CST)…

Obituary: Mr. James C. Hill Jr.

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 2 min read

Mr. James C. Hill, Jr, 71 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 2:00 until 7:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette, AL.*The family will…

Obituary: Mr. Malcolm B. Clark

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 1 min read

Mr. Malcolm B. Clark, 59, of Wadley died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Tanner Medical Center/East Alabama, Wedowee. Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, County Road 813, Wedowee at 1:00 p.m.…

It’s here, LHS celebrates homecoming week

It’s here, LHS celebrates homecoming week

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 2 min read

It’s that time of the year again!!!It’s the most exciting, fun filled, grills smoking, tents standing, music playing, line dancing, kids bouncing, train riding, picture taking, classes gathered time of the year in LaFayette.It’s The LaFayette (LAFELT) Bulldog Alumni Homecoming…

Death of man in cemetery ruled a suicide by hanging

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 1 min read

On September 19, Mark David Spence was identified as the male that was found hanging from a tree. The cause of death was ruled as a suicide. On September 10, around 8 am, the LaFayette Police Department and EMS received…

Health and Wellness Center receives Council approval

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 5 min read

by John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on September 26th of 2022 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David Ennis…

Paw Paw Tennis

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 2 min read

PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL – 8, NILES – 0 Paw Paw was on the road to Niles and came away with a strong 8-0 win.  Standout performances on the night came from 2nd Singles RJ Laughlin who won in straight sets…

Obituary: Mildred Arlene Sparks

Obituary: Mildred Arlene Sparks

Editorial Staff Sep 28, 2022 2 min read

Mildred Arlene Sparks, 87, of Lawton, passed away Sept. 21, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late Warren and Marion Corey, sister of MaryJo (Scott) Hendrixson, and her brother,…