Looking Out: Say it right
by Jim Whitehouse Something just occurred to me. Back in my youth, I was on a track team. I was a shot putter. I put the shot. I practiced putting the shot. Later, I took up golf, which swallowed me…
Veterans Day: A small-town’s service and sacrifice
By Ken Wyatt Writer’s note: I’m a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era, though my service overseas was in South Korea in 1970-71. I’m also a Hoosier by birth, but since 2012 I’ve been a resident of Swains Lake…
Tuesday’s large voter turnout results in tanking both MPS Bond proposals, bringing in two new City of Albion council members, and ushering in new Marshall mayor
By Sylvia Benavidez The Calhoun County Election results showed that voters once again declined funding improvements to the Marshall Public Schools buildings and equipment for area children. The request for funds on the Nov 5 ballot was broken into two…
Cross Country State Finals for AR Nov 8 2024
Bidwell Second at MHSAA D-2 Cross Country Final (Marshall): Marshall High School runner Jack Bidwell (520) is just behind T.J Hansen of Freeland during the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state cross country finals at Michigan International Speedway.…
Obituary: Wrilla Mae (Harris) Allen
Wrilla Mae (Harris) Allen was born on Oct. 22, 1940, to Tine and Arvilla Harris in Greenville, Alabama. Wrilla was an amazing and joyful woman of faith, a devoted member of Grace Temple Church of God in Christ, where she…
Obituary: William “Bill” E. Lazarus
William “Bill” E. Lazarus, 84, of Homer, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Born on June 7, 1940, in Albion, Michigan, Bill was the son of Milo and Clara (Wagner) Lazarus. He married the…
Obituary: Betty Lou Deranek
Betty Lou Deranek age 85 of Concord, Michigan passed away at her home on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. She was born March 20, 1939, in Bridgewater Twp., Ohio, one of 10 children born to Dennis and Nellie (Waterston) Bible Sr.…
Sturgis swim/dive defeats Coldwater
STURGIS — The Sturgis swim team hit the pool against Coldwater on Tuesday, and came away with the win, 97-64.The 200-meter medley relay saw Sturgis take first place, with Hannah Garbine, Kenzy Triezenberg, Ainsley Gump and Ava Albarran swimming to…
Out and About: Patriotic celebrations, Thanksgiving, and volunteering
“One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, One Nation evermore!” -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.A SECRET TO A LASTING RELATIONSHIPA real lasting relationship requires a lot of tolerance. You have to accept that the other person is not perfect. Disappointments,…
St. Joseph County Election Recap Kane wins Probate Judge race, WP school bond passes, Constantine operating millage fails
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Along with former president Donald Trump’s projected victory in Tuesday’s presidential election, St. Joseph County placed new officeholders in a few contested races on Election Day, while also voting on a few…
Do you need help? Write Us!
By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…
Obituary: Martin Wayne Colosky (Marty)
Martin Wayne Colosky (Marty) age 52 passed away in Barryton, Michigan on October 24, 2024. Marty was born to Johnny and Shirley Colosky on August 6, 1972 in Clare, MI. He attended Farwell Area Schools. He lived in various places…
Obituary: Jackie Vasich
Jackie Vasich passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2024, at the age of 81. Jackie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her warm smile, generous spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.…
Obituary: Vickie Vander Velpen
Vickie Vander Velpen, age 72, of Farwell passed away with her son and daughter-in-law by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, under the care of McLaren Hospice after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.In following with Vickie’s wishes,…
Obituary: Mildred “Millie” Vanacker
Mildred “Millie” Vanacker, age 93 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the North Woods Nursing Center of Farwell. She was born the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Blake) Recker on February 5, 1931 on their family…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: I’ll never be a hunter
I can’t believe Deer Hunting (gun season) is only one week away now.I grew up in an honest to goodness hunting family.Dad taught me gun safety before there were classes for such things and I have very fond memories of…
May I Walk with You? WHERE ARE THE MEN?
In a conversation I had with a fellow teacher years ago, she lamented that all the good men had been taken. She was a single mom, with a young son, who was doing her best to hold down a teaching…
Rail – Trail Ribbon cutting held at Clare Depot
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The highlight of Monday night’s City Commission meeting was a report, and pictures of the completion of the Pere’ Marquette Rail trail project, completing the ‘Clare Gap’ through the City.City Manager Jeremy Howard’s report to the Commission…
Farwell pastor charged with sexually assaulting youth
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A months long investigation led to the arrest of a 57-year-old pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church in Farwell, Harold Norman Cole, Jr.The Clare County Sheriff’s Office got the report of Criminal Sexual Conduct second degree on…
Holiday Happenings around the area
Elvis at the VFWElvis Tribute Artist, Jake Slater, will be performing at the Clare VFW, 145 Wilcox Pkwy, on November 8th from 7-9pm! (call 989-386-7221 to purchase tickets). Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Ideal Theatre to provide…
