Mike’s Musings: Summer Vacation for Congress? Must Be Nice
As millions of Americans head off to work each morning, balancing family budgets, worrying about rising costs, paying taxes, and trying to keep their businesses afloat, there is one group of people who seem to operate under a completely different…
May I Walk with You? NEW PARISH DIRECTORY
While remembering quite vividly the last parish directory we received, I noticed that many of our fellow parishioners have died, many have moved away, some no longer attend mass, and a number of new people have joined the parish. In…
Ribbon cutting officially opens Farwell Mill Pond improvements
By Patricia Ferrell “This is DNR’s property,” said Lisa Graham during the June 4 ribbon cutting celebration of the Mill Pond Park Improvements Project in Farwell. Graham was there from the Village of Farwell, where she works.“They have dredged the…
Hot weather, storm take out power in Harrison
By Genine Hopkins Roughly 1,200 residents at the North end of the Harrison area are currently without power as of the time we went to press (Thursday morning, June 11) and as more dynamic and severe storms sweep through in…
Budd Lake’s Sassy Cat finally finds home
By Genine Hopkins Sometimes the world seems bleak and uncaring, but sometimes people can surprise you. That is the case for a feline named Sassy whose life was turned upside down this Spring and after several interesting twists, is now…
Yarhouse excels in multiple sports
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Asher Yarhouse made his presence known in various sports arenas for Farwell doing the 2025-26 sports seasons.In basketball, it was his third varsity season and he made substantial progress throughout the year for an Eagle…
Mike’s Musings: Mental Health: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
I used to think alcoholism was the biggest problem facing Americans. Along with drugs it certainly is a disease that affects many of us. However, mental health is a much bigger problem and when you combine it with alcohol. you…
Mike’s Musings: Time to Abolish MEDC
For decades, politicians from both parties have defended the Michigan Economic Development Corporation with the same promise: targeted incentives and subsidies will attract jobs, revive communities, and create prosperity. It sounds appealing. If government can selectively help businesses expand, why…
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…
