William Arthur Minshall (Bill) of Hartford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He enjoyed over 94 years of a full, active life. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Cornelia Minshall (nee Hurlbut),…

John Anthony Sala, 77, of Paw Paw, formerly of Justice, IL, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, July 11, 2022, in Kalamazoo at Ascension Borgess Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born…

Anna Marcelletti, 95, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, in Holland, MI. Anna was born Nov. 13, 1926, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Nick Karony and Anna (Comiak) Karony.Anna was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary…

Mary Jean Utter, 75, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Cass County Medical Care Facility. Mary was born March 7, 1947, in Watervliet, the daughter of Charles and Jean (Markillie) Sill, both of whom precede her in…

Editor’s Note: My friend wrote the following commentary about his experience flying to Florida. We have all been warned that flying is becoming more and more dicey. Personally, I fly back in forth monthly from Florida to Michigan, and luckily,…

A retired parish priest told me he always prayed no one would pass away on Christ-mas Eve or Day. He didn’t want family or friends to connect the most joyous day of the year with a loved one’s death.Perhaps we…

Lawrence Township Voters asked to approve road millage increase Voters in Lawrence Township will be asked Aug. 2 to approve an increase of up to 2.0 mills ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the township for four years (2022,…

Incumbent Aric Nesbitt, Kaleb Hudson and Austin Kreutz are running in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 20 on Aug. 2.Nesbitt grew up on the six-generation family farm in West Michigan, paid his way through college, earned an…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer State Representative Pauline Wendzel will face Republican challenger Matt Nilson in the Aug. 2 Primary election for the 39th District State Rep. seat. The winner of that race will then meet Democratic Challenger Jared Polonowski in…

Mrs. Felicia Hughley-Burns, 50 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.Public Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Graveside Services will be…

Keith Wilkerson 66, of Dadeville, Alabama died Friday July 15, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center.Keith was born in Randolph County, Alabama June 17, 1956 to the late Ernest Wilkerson and the late EuniceBurke Wilkerson, he was a member…

Mrs. Shirley Jean Sullivan, 75, of Camp Hill, AL, formally of Anniston, AL, passed away on Friday July 8, 2022.Public Visitation was held Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel…

Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Flanagin, age 80, of Cusseta, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 11, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.The family received friends on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM EST at Berry…

Mr. Forrest Lee Holloway, 65, of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022.Public Visitation was held on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Funeral Services…

Mr. James Holliday, 91 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Roanoke Rehab & Healthcare Center in Roanoke, AL.Public Visitation was held on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer…

By Katie McElvyThe Chambers Academy JV and Varsity Cheerleaders recently attended cheer camphosted by the Universal Cheerleaders Association at Troy University. Forty-four teams all fromAISA member schools spent the week learning cheers, chants, dances and stunts all inpreparation of the…

By Jody Stewart Keith Wilkerson, 66, who had dedicated 50 years of his life to public service passed away on Friday, July 18, and was honored during a memorial service at his home church, LaFayette Heights Baptist Church on Monday.…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Visitors to Clare’s unique and beautiful Art Alley downtown next Saturday will have a special treat in store.From 2 pm to 10 pm on July 23rd, A music stage will be set up behind Ruckles Pier and…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Whether you have a “green thumb” or not, plan to be in Clare tomorrow, July 16 from 10 am to 3 pm for a wonderful tour of five beautiful gardens in and around the area.The 11th 2022…