Obituary: David Earl Hutchins, 78
David Earl Hutchins, 78 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Holland Hospital. Born June 4, 1944 in Douglas, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Bale) Hutchins and the husband of Debra…
Obituary-Susanne Kay Kolhoff, 56
Susanne Kay Kolhoff, 56, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Allegan County Medical Care Community. She was born on December 14, 1965 in Ann Arbor and was adopted into the Kolhoff family at the age of…
Allegan County deputy arraigned for crash
On September 29, 2922, Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Myrene Koch arraigned Thomas Goggins, 42, for a moving violation causing death and for a moving violation causing serious impairment of a body function. These charges stemmed from a review of the…
Larry Massie not only a recipient, but donor
By Gari Voss Author and storyteller Larry Massie received the Library of Michigan’s 2021 Michigan Author Award in January 2022. Due to some changes at the State level, the announcement did not receive its usual kudos until recently when friends…
Saurez, Sanchez named Fennville king, queen
Claudia Suarez and Armando Sanchez were named the 2022 Queen and King at Fennville’s Homecoming vs Mendon, September 30th. Both students are currently seniors at Fennville High School. Claudia is the daughter of Emma and Esaul Suarez. Claudia’s plan after…
Jewett School acknowledged for dedication to preserving history
by David Thompson & Gari Voss The Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association (MORSA) held their fall conference at the Congregational Church hosted by the Allegan County Historical Society. Saturday, October 1, 2022.“Hosting MORSA was a great undertaking since it is a…
Postcard from the Pines: September songs…
Friday is the last day of September. The month has gone by at warp speed, as they all seem to, that is unless you’re a ten year old. Let me put it this way; it is roughly three months until…
Clare celebrates Homecoming
Clare’s 2022 Homecoming King and Queen were named during halftime of the game Friday evening. They are Homecoming King James Knibbs and Homecoming Queen Bella Smylie.Courtesy photo
Family Night Out set for Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Special events will be going on all over Clare next Tuesday, October 4th, from 3 to 7 pm when the Clare Chamber, local sponsors, businesses, and organizations all over the community join together to present the second…
Whitmer elevates Hovey to Clare Circuit Court bench
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Attorney Tara S. Hovey, a partner at Dreyer, Hovey & Post LLP has been appointed to fill the vacancy left by the death last May of 55th Circuit Court Judge Thomas Evans.Hovey will fill a portion of…
Farwell football crushes Baldwin, 70-30.
by Ben MurphySports Writer It was somewhat close at the half. By the end however, it was another convincing victory for the Farwell 8-man football team on Friday. The 13th ranked Eagles were playing at Baldwin and led just 38-24…
McBain blows 30-point lead
by Ben MurphySports Writer Up 30-0 at the half, the McBain football team seemed to be in good position to take down rival Lake City Friday. The visiting Trojans stormed back in stunning fashion in the second half however, handing…
Obituary: Ray Elvis Rawson
Ray Elvis Rawson, age 79, of Farwell passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Medilodge of Clare.A Memorial Service for Ray will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. A Luncheon will…
Obituary: Anna Grace Prielipp
Anna Grace Prielipp, of Marion, went home to her Lord on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge AFC Home in Marion. She was 88.Anna was born on July 31, 1934 in Marion, Michigan to Wilber Joe and Mary Elizabeth…
Obituary: Harry Richard McCaughna
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
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
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!
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
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
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…
