Clare defeats St. Francis
By John RaffelCorrespondent’ CLARE — Clare’s baseball team split with Traverse St. Francis on May 26 in nonleague action, winning the second game 7-4 after losing the first 10-0.Dane Alexander was the winning pitcher in the second game allowing no…
May I Walk with You? HEAVEN WITHOUT YOU
I was recently talking with the daughter of a good friend who has passed and she indicated that she was looking forward to seeing her dad again in heaven when she got there. It reminded me of the belief that…
Harrison Memorial Day ceremony evokes somber remembrance
By Genine Hopkins We should all be reminded that Memorial Day isn’t just an extra day off work or hot dogs and potato salad, but a time to remember all of those who died serving their country to protect our…
GFL abandons bid for transfer station at Hayes Township location
By Genine Hopkins After a rather tense April regular board meeting in which GFL informed the Hayes Township Board of Trustees that they were potentially looking to expand operations adjacent to the current location in the Hayes Township Industrial Park…
Several people arrested for drugs on Memorial Day
Multiple people were arrested Memorial Day following an investigation by the Clare County Sheriff’s Office that began with a dispute between two women at a local gas station and expanded into a drug investigation involving two residences in Hayes Township.According…
Mike’s Musings: Rules to live by
I often seek out thought provoking words of wisdom on the internet. Just last week I came across this (by anonymous) and thought I would share it with you. It might not mean much to those that are in their…
May I Walk with You? WHICH DIRECTION?
It seems part of Christian faith that all men and women, sooner or later must make a choice to follow Jesus or not to follow Jesus, to do our best to conform to his teaching the best we can or…
Two arrested on child abuse charges
On Monday, May 18, 2026, the Clare County Sheriff received a report of a suspected child abuse incident that occurred in Redding Township. The reporting party provided Deputies with disturbing video footage of the incident.Deputies reviewed the video and observed…
Hayes Township man arrested for allegedly selling meth
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office received information regarding the possession and sales of narcotic s occurring at 4111 Valley View Road located in the Township of Hayes, in Clare County. Deputies were advised…
Yoder’s Flea Market enjoys another massive turnout
By Christopher Johnson Favorable weather, consistent vendor participation and a loyal base of returning visitors combined to make this year’s Amish flea market another successful weekend, organizers said.According to Simon Yoder, the event’s host, he estimates between 12,000 and 15,…
Harrison Memorial Day honors those who gave ultimate sacrifice
By Genine Hopkins It began as Decoration Day, a time to decorate the graves off fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags. First observed more widely on May 30, 1868, it was a day to remember all of those soldiers…
Mike’s Musings: On this Memorial Day
Editor’s Note: I thought I would use my space to sometimes contributor, Jeffrey Brasie. As a Vietnam veteran, he offers a movie, book and TV show that honor best those that served. By: Jeffrey D. Brasie, M.A,This coming Monday, May…
Clare track boys second
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare track and field boys were second and the girls were third last week in a Jack Pine Conference meet.Shepherd won both divisions.For Clare boys:Jacob Halicek won the 100 meters (11.16) and the 200 meters…
May I Walk with You? ETERNAL THINKING
One of the things successful people do is to set long term goals. Even nations set five- or ten-year goals and then make plans to make them happen. Everyone from huge corporations to governments to individuals set long term goals…
Yoder’s Auction, Flea Market returns to Clare this weekend
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher One of Clare County’s largest annual events will return this weekend as thousands of visitors are expected to descend on the Yoder farm for the spring edition of Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market.The two-day event, hosted…
Surrey Board talks tech issues, residents complain about clerk
By David Hutchinson The Regular Meeting was held in the Surrey Township Hall on May 12 at 6 p.m. All five board members were present—Dixie Adams, Mindy Campbell, Mike Coon, Glenna Bradbury, and Paul Ghinelli. Around 20 people attended.The board…
Farwell’s Carnival returns for Memorial weekend
By Christopher Johnson The Farwell Fairgrounds, a beloved community institution since 1906, is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Memorial Weekend 2026. A four-day carnival event, that will be running Thursday, May 21 through Sunday,…
Mike’s Musings: One Vote Can Change Everything – remember the tie vote in Hopkins
If anyone still doubts whether one vote matters, they need only look to what happened last Tuesday in Hopkins, a school district in Allegan County. In what some say was a record turnout, a bond issue did not pass because…
Clare clay target team having success
By John RaffelCorespondent CLARE — The Clare clay target shooting team is off to a good start this season.Clare’s top male athletes are Hoyt Vanacker 10th grader, Oziah Carpenter 8th Grader, Parker Alexander 6th Grade, Gabe Veitengruber 8th grade.Top female…
May I Walk with You? HARD TRUTHS
As I was reading a meditation by St. Catherin of Siena in the Magnificat prayer aid for April 29th, I was struck by the fact that we “are convinced by lively faith that whatever God gives and permits us is…
