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Mike’s Musings: Quicksand drama turns in to romantic relationship

Mike’s Musings: Quicksand drama turns in to romantic relationship

Editorial StaffApr 23, 20253 min read

I was flipping channels the other night when a question was asked. What did you fear most as a kid? There were a variety of answers but one of the answers was quicksand.I immediately concurred. Quicksand was fear of mine…

Local production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ does not disappoint

Local production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ does not disappoint

Editorial StaffApr 18, 20257 min read

A Review By Aaron Riddle Special to the Morning Star Attending Jesus Christ Superstar was my first experience with the recently renovated Michigan Theater of Jackson. It did not disappoint. This historic structure once again shines as the beacon of…

Public helps ID hit and run suspect; Albion man arraigned on felony charges

Editorial StaffApr 18, 20252 min read

By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer Chad Blair, a 39-year-old Albion man has been arraigned on one count of failure to stop at a scene of a serious personal injury accident and one count of lying to a peace officer. Both…

Albion development project funded through state program

Albion development project funded through state program

Editorial StaffApr 18, 20254 min read

 LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced in a press release two redevelopment projects have received support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, which will see the rehabilitation of vacant buildings in Albion and Hillsdale to create…

Mike’s Musings: Give tariffs a chance, they may work

Mike’s Musings: Give tariffs a chance, they may work

Editorial StaffApr 16, 20253 min read

Let’s give the tariffs time to work. If they don’t work I will be the first to admit I was wrong. President Trump seems to be backing off his hardline positions with a 90-day reprieve for most, and taking tariffs…

Jackson County Jail may cooperate with ICE

Editorial StaffApr 11, 20253 min read

By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer The Jackson County Jail may soon cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in assessing the immigration status of any person in its custody at the 1995 Chanter Road facility. However, this does not mean that…

Planned Parenthood of Jackson closing end of month

Editorial StaffApr 11, 20254 min read

By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Planned Parenthood of Jackson will be closing its clinic at 2009 W. Michigan Ave. on April 25, due to an expected loss in funding due to Medicaid and Title X reductions. The facility offered birth…

Mike’s Musings: Measles comeback? Stop the hysteria

Mike’s Musings: Measles comeback? Stop the hysteria

Editorial StaffApr 9, 20253 min read

I keep receiving emails from public health officials about the threat of measles. Just like a week ago, I read a release that announced two cases of measles had been diagnosed in Michigan. I had thought measles were a thing…

The She-Roes of Marshall Opportunity High School

The She-Roes of Marshall Opportunity High School

Editorial StaffApr 4, 20252 min read

By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer In recognition of women’s history month, Marshall Opportunity High School honored several “She-Roes” of the greater Albion community at an assembly last Wednesday in the school’s library. Master of Ceremonies Joseph Morton introduced each honoree…

Barreling through mid-Michigan Sunday Destructive Storms hit Albion area

Barreling through mid-Michigan Sunday Destructive Storms hit Albion area

Editorial StaffApr 4, 20254 min read

By Sylvia Benavidez On Sunday winds picked up by 4 p.m. in the area with heavy rain and small hail following. The rain and gusts of wind rose and fell until 8 p.m. with the National Weather Service reporting gusts…

Congressman intervenes in Akeos’ dispute in Mexico

Congressman intervenes in Akeos’ dispute in Mexico

Editorial StaffApr 4, 20255 min read

By Ken Wyatt As the first week of April draws to a close, Paul and Christy Akeo remain in a maximum security prison near Cancun, Mexico. That’s the bad news. There was some good news this week, however. A Michigan…

Mike’s Musings: Nuclear energy is back

Mike’s Musings: Nuclear energy is back

Editorial StaffApr 2, 20253 min read

With all the talk about solar and windmill energy and how they will power our country in the future, we hear very little about nuclear plants that are being recommissioned.Nuclear power is considered by many to be the most efficient,…

Mike’s Musings: Destroying Tesla vehicles and dealerships makes no sense

Mike’s Musings: Destroying Tesla vehicles and dealerships makes no sense

Editorial StaffMar 26, 20253 min read

Maybe someone can explain to me why firebombing a Tesla dealership or a Tesla car makes sense.Over the past week Tesla vehicles have been front and center in the resistance directed at President Trump and his DOGE leader. Elon Musk.…

Railcar Graffiti’s St. Patrick’s Day fun, traditional food fills house at Albion Malleable Brewing Company

Railcar Graffiti’s St. Patrick’s Day fun, traditional food fills house at Albion Malleable Brewing Company

Editorial StaffMar 21, 20255 min read

by Sylvia Benavidez Keeping Irish American traditions alive on St. Patrick’s Day, Albion Malleable Brewing Company located on S. Superior St. served corned beef and cabbage, Baileys Irish Crème Brule for dessert, and from 6-8:00 p.m. traditional Irish and Welch…

Two women embody the spirit of Women’s History Month on St. Patrick’s Day and beyond

Two women embody the spirit of Women’s History Month on St. Patrick’s Day and beyond

Editorial StaffMar 21, 20255 min read

by Sylvia Benavidez March celebrates Women’s History Month as well as St. Patrick’s Day and in Marshall two women support each other’s businesses and live the spirit of the month with their partnership. Pansy Goheen, Tekonsha, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day…

Mike’s Musings: Let’s not spoil special relationship with Canada

Mike’s Musings: Let’s not spoil special relationship with Canada

Editorial StaffMar 19, 20253 min read

President Trump likes to say his favorite word is “tariff.” He hopes to use the word to force corporations to locate in the United States, instead of other countries where they have tax and trade advantages. More corporations mean more…

Mike’s Musings: Pat’s legacy will endure for many years

Mike’s Musings: Pat’s legacy will endure for many years

Editorial StaffMar 12, 20253 min read

I lost a good friend and co-worker last week. Pat Maurer, has been a part of the Clare County Review since 1983, first as a sales rep, then a writer, then editor and finally as owner. Along the way my…

Albion’s Black History Month Artist Showcase features all mediums, ages, and connections to work

Albion’s Black History Month Artist Showcase features all mediums, ages, and connections to work

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20256 min read

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer “Honoring the past and inspiring the future” was the theme on the flyer describing the third annual Black History Month Artist Showcase that took place in Albion Feb. 28 and March 1, at the Ismon…

Looking Out: Comforts

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20253 min read

by Jim Whitehouse “Lucy’s on my lap and Max is cuddled up next to me,” says my beloved wife Marsha, who is spending a few days in Florida with our daughter Jill’s family and menagerie. We’re talking on our phones,…

Broken elevator causes change in location for Albion City Council

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20255 min read

By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer Monday’s city council meeting was held at the Ludington Center on Superior Street instead of in the council chambers on the second floor of city hall. The reason for the move was discussed at the…