Additional info on DNA tests to be sought in Hernandez-Ruiz case

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — As pre-trial motions and hearings continue in the case of a man accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Sturgis last year, both sides are seeking more information on DNA tests from Michigan State…

Pivotal to move forward with building addition at Centreville site Possible future plans for organization discussed

Pivotal to move forward with building addition at Centreville site Possible future plans for organization discussed

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Board members of Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health in St. Joseph County, reaffirmed their willingness to go ahead with a future construction project at its Centre-ville location during their meeting Tuesday.In a unanimous vote,…

Farwell cheerleaders take second

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s competitive cheer team coached by Nora Jennejgal had a huge meet this past weekend at Vassar.“We scored our highest of the season this past weekend at Vassar with an overall score of 650.65 nd…

Obituary: Theo Thomas Hartnell

Obituary: Theo Thomas Hartnell

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Theo Thomas Hartnell, age 82, of Lake passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Northwoods Nursing Center in Farwell. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service for Theo will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Friday,…

Obituary: Dyna Lee Stevens

Obituary: Dyna Lee Stevens

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Dyna Lee Stevens, 79 of Merrill, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at My MI Medical Center in Midland. She was born May 3, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Herdlein) Zingg. Dyna graduated from Mt.…

Obituary: Scott Basil Schroeder

Obituary: Scott Basil Schroeder

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20251 min read

Scott Basil Schroeder, age 40 of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2025. He was born April 15, 1984 the son of Robert and Sandra (Sersaw) Schroeder. Scott went to Clare Public Schools and graduated in 2002. He worked…

Obituary: Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long)

Obituary: Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long)

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long), born on April 28, 1979, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the age of 45. A proud graduate of Clare High School in the Class of 1997, Amy devoted her life to her family and…

May I Walk with You? PARTICIPATION PLUS

May I Walk with You? PARTICIPATION PLUS

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

As a lay person who “goes to mass”, it is easy for me to think that the priest prays the mass and that I am there to cooperate, say the right responses, fulfill my weekend obligation, stand, sit, and kneel…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: February again – might as well enjoy it

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: February again – might as well enjoy it

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20254 min read

Fighting with a sinus infection this week left me wondering what in the world I could write about. Besides feeling icky, it’s winter with a capital “W”, and tomorrow it will be February again, the shortest, longest month of the…

Family loses everything in Monday fire

Family loses everything in Monday fire

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Heavy heat and fire damage totally destroyed a trailer that was the mobile home of James and Ciera Dulong and their two daughters, ages 15 (nearly 16) and 11.The mobile, a rental owned by Terry and Lisa…

Problems with budget force Farwell BOE to make cuts

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20254 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following a hard look at the needed budget cuts during the Finance Committee Meeting January 15th, Committee members John Pakledinaz, Kellee Robinson and John Gross began the discussion about hard choices and budget cuts that have to…

Sheriff’s Office investigates multiple robberies at Amish businesses

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following up on several queries from a Review reader, the newspaper has learned that the Clare County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating “multiple breaking and entering crimes in Sheridan Township,” according to a press release received earlier…

Saugatuck boys fall at Galesburg

Editorial StaffJan 29, 20252 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGALESBURG—The results might not have been there, but the effort was.That was Saugatuck boys basketball coach Ty Rock’s takeaway from his team’s SAC showdown with Galesburg-Augusta on Friday, Jan. 24.The Trailblazers fell behind 13-7 in the opening…

Obituary: Deborah Beaman

Obituary: Deborah Beaman

Editorial StaffJan 29, 20251 min read

Deborah Mary (Payne) Beaman passed away Jan. 20, 2025.  Deborah was born Feb. 15, 1949 in Grand Rapids to Lloyd and Arlene (Clum) Payne. She graduated from Grandville High School and Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts…

Obituary: Joan Brigham

Obituary: Joan Brigham

Editorial StaffJan 29, 20253 min read

After 100 years living in our rapidly changing world, Joan Eddy Brigham (Kathryn Joan Eddy) left an indelible impression on the lives of many people. She passed peacefully on Jan. 12 in Zeeland after experiencing two strokes. In her long…

Blue Star

Blue Star

Editorial StaffJan 29, 20254 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorStart Like FinnishLearning Finland is the World’s Happiest Country has plunged me into depression. By the time I pay for a 12-hour flight that will cheer me up, I’ll be too broke for a sauna, then to jump…

Tentative Ferry fix schedule set

Editorial StaffJan 29, 20253 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorThe fix is in for Ferry Street, closed to motorized traffic since Aug. 2 after a Warnock Drain sinkhole was found nearby.Douglas City Manager Lisa Nocerini said a Jan. 22 preconstruction meeting with involved parties had slated these…

Otsego Library hosts various Valentine’s Day events

Otsego Library hosts various Valentine’s Day events

Editorial StaffJan 29, 20253 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us.And at the Otsego District Library, there are events scheduled for patrons of all ages to help celebrate.The Valentine’s events kick off on Saturday, Feb. 8, when the library is hosting…

Paper Gator contest provides ODL opportunity to win prize money

Paper Gator contest provides ODL opportunity to win prize money

Editorial StaffJan 29, 20253 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When Andrea Estelle took over as director of the Otsego District Library nearly 12 years ago, one of the first projects she tackled was getting involved with the PaperGator Recycling program.The partnership between the library and…

Plainwell seeks participants for upcoming Art Hop

Editorial StaffJan 29, 20252 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Friday, March 7, the City of Plainwell will host its annual Art Hop, which highlights the work of local artists in downtown boutiques, shops, restaurants and pop-up spaces.And in preparation for the events, organizers are…