Enlightening stones
Stones immaculate were the quarry for Will Rodriguez of Grand Rapids and other seeks Saturday on the Pier Cove Park beach. “This,” he held up one, “is a lightning stone.” “Why is it called that?” we asked, noting apparent veins…
Trails: call of wild takes foot foot
By Scott SullivanEditorThe RiverWood Council, new name for the Tri-Community Trail Master Plan Committee, announced more updates in its just-released spring newsletter.Among them is keep working with Saugatuck Township to increase access and improve amenities at the township’s Tails ‘n’…
Council gives thumbs up to ORV’s on city streets
By Gari Voss Monday, May 9, 2022, the Allegan City Council finalized several pressing pieces of business. For the crowd in the audience, the most important piece was the ordinance that would allow ORVs on Allegan Streets. For city maintenance,…
Wings of Hope auction offers something for everyone
By Leslie BallardEveryone likes an auction with variety and that’s what bidders will see when they sign onto the Wings Of Hope Hospice Night of Hope online auction May 19-21.A Deluxe Tenpoint Crossbow, a cottage rental in the UP, a…
Sparse turnout approves school millage requests
By Gari Voss The May 3, 2022 election results have been tabulated. Across Allegan County, the voter turnout was sparce, but millage requests did well across Allegan County.The average voter turnout across the county was 11.84%. Examining the votes cast…
Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk opens Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Once known to travelers as “The Gateway to the North,” Clare has become a great destination as well for visitors to the center of the state with celebrations, festivals and great events throughout the Clare County area.Now…
Fertilizer truck overturns- stinky clean-up
When a tanker truck overturns, and leaks out on the road and surrounding area, cleanup can be a nightmare, as officials discovered when it happened last Thursday afternoon. What made things especially difficult, however was what the tanker was hauling…
Homeowner fatally shoots home invader
In a press release Thursday morning, Clare City Police Chief Dave Saad reported that officers responded to a “home invasion in progress” on McEwan Street and Dwyer around 6 a.m. in the morning.As they were arriving, Saad said officers heard…
Harrison chooses Walton to lead schools
At their meeting Monday, the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education offered the Superintendent’s position to Dr. Judy Walton (pending the agreement of a contract with the BOE).Dr. Walton said, ““I am beyond thrilled to be joining Hornet Nation. Together,…
Postcard from the Pines: Mom’s Day and Spring Things
We are enjoying the adventure of seeing spring bust out at our new Pines. Not so far from the old Pines, but very different in many ways, the new Pines possess a dry-part-of-the-year creek bed cutting through one corner of…
Marion baseball takes second at Wood Bat tourney
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion baseball team played two solid games at the Manton Wood Bat Tournament on Saturday. The Eagles took down tournament host Manton 11-3 in the first round, but dropped a 5-4 10 inning battle in…
Clare baseball picks up road wins at Meridian
by Ben MurphySports Writer Playing at Meridian on Thursday, April 28, the Clare baseball team was able to pick up two Jack Pine Conference victories. The Pioneers won the opener 12-5 and claimed a 9-5 victory in game two.Westyn Bryant…
Obituary: D. Jean (Drake) Murphy
D. Jean (Drake) Murphy, age 87 of Midland, passed away at her home on Monday, May 2, 2022. Jean was a lover of Jesus, followed in His footsteps and a friend to all. She was born the daughter of the…
Obituary: Michael Maurice Wardzinski
Michael Maurice Wardzinski, age 42 of Clare, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. Michael was born on February 16, 1980, in Livonia to Maryjane (Browers) Wardzinski; he was raised by Maryjane and Ted Knapp, whom he thought of as his father. He…
Obituary: Ronald J. Schunk
On Monday, May 2, 2022, Ronald J. Schunk, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 89 at Horizon Senior Living, surrounded by family. Ron was born April 25, 1933 in Clare to George Stanley Schunk and…
Anonymous donor gives big to village, local health & safety department
By Aaron Michell Recently, a big anonymous donation to fund brand-new equipment and supplies was given to a number of Marion area departments and organizations. The Village of Marion, the Marion Fire Department, Osceola County Sheriff’s Dept., and local townships…
Osceola approves $200k for courthouse renovations
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at their Tuesday meeting, voted to approve moving the administration offices/board room to the church property and to move all departments from the Annex building to the Courthouse.The board…
Campground opens, mill pond work to begin
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Village Council president Flora Grundy said the council, at its Monday meeting, hired a full time campground manager for the 2022 season. The campground will open on May 23.“There will be some repair work…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day and the arrival of morel season
Sunday is Mother’s Day and we don’t want to forget to make Mom’s day as special as she is! Perhaps by cooking up a batch of her favorite morels – if you can find some.This weekend is also special for…
Mike’s Musings: Why can’t I hear the Maxwell testimony?
As I watch the lowlights of the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard lawsuits, I can’t help but wonder what happened with the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. I hope we haven’t forgotten, already, but just a reminder, Maxwell was found guilty a…
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