Clare County Review

Mike’s Musings: Biden’s health problems should have been revealed to public

Mike’s Musings: Biden’s health problems should have been revealed to public

Editorial StaffMay 28, 20253 min read

So, we are now hearing what many of us have suspected for a long time. President Biden’s term in office was marred with health problems too the point that for much of his presidency his closest advisors were acting as…

Cops & Doughnuts merges with Halo Burger

Cops & Doughnuts merges with Halo Burger

JordanMay 27, 20253 min read

Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher The 113-year-old Historic Clare City Bakery entered a new era in 2009, when the nine full-time officers of the Clare City Police Department pooled together $13,500 to save it from the brink of closure. After their acquisition,…

Clare athletes qualify for state meet

Editorial StaffMay 23, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE —Clare’s track teams competed in the Division 2 regional meet on May 16 in Cadillac in a bid to qualify for the state meet at Hamilton on May 31.Petoskey won both divisions. Clare was fourth for…

May I Walk with You? SIN IS EVERYWHERE

May I Walk with You? SIN IS EVERYWHERE

Editorial StaffMay 23, 20253 min read

As I have been reading about holiness and what it means to live a truly Christian life one fact keep popping up. Even though we are created good by God and strive to live holy lives, we re-main sinners. Even…

Local Barrel Racing Champ Still Competing at Age 85

Local Barrel Racing Champ Still Competing at Age 85

Editorial StaffMay 23, 20255 min read

By Genine Hopkins “I’m not so fast anymore,” admits Beaverton resident Janet Whitmer, but honestly, that statement could be easily debated as false! Whitmer, who at 85 years young, has shown horses most of her life from racing Thoroughbreds in…

Here’s how Clare communities will observe Memorial Day

Editorial StaffMay 23, 20252 min read

In observance of Memorial Day, Clare County is all about making sure our veterans have the recognition they deserve. There is a lot taking place in the next couple days so let’s unpack what you can expect.. HarrisonIf you’re local…

Mike’s Musings: State needs to have more control over spending

Mike’s Musings: State needs to have more control over spending

Editorial StaffMay 21, 20253 min read

I shake my head at some of the shenanigans pulled by leaders we place in public office. Very few of them understand that the money that pays their salaries and funds the programs that run the government come out of…

Clare golfers finish third in Jack Pine

Editorial StaffMay 16, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — The Jack Pine Conference had a match at Pinconning’s Maple Leaf Golf Club this week.Clare shot 317 in the 18-hole match for its best score in over 30 years, according to coach Chris Fedewa of…

Police raid leads to the arrest of a former aide to ex-House speaker

Police raid leads to the arrest of a former aide to ex-House speaker

Editorial StaffMay 16, 20252 min read

By Christopher Johnson A two-year investigation has resulted in felony charges against David Coker, 51, of Clare, who has been accused of swindling the state and lining his own pockets.Coker, a former legislative aide and head of the Clare County…

Former Clare Chamber Director, County Republican Party Chair charged with defrauding the State

Former Clare Chamber Director, County Republican Party Chair charged with defrauding the State

Editorial StaffMay 16, 20255 min read

Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Former Clare Area Chamber Director, Clare County Republican Party Chair, and Michigan Legislative Aide, 51-year-old David Wayne Coker Jr. of Clare, has been charged with multiple counts of embezzlement and running a criminal enterprise. The state alleges…

May I Walk with You? ULTIMATE GOAL

May I Walk with You? ULTIMATE GOAL

Editorial StaffMay 16, 20252 min read

Fifty-seven years ago, when I was a senior in high school and taking a government class, a new graduate from college teacher asked the class what each person’s goal was. As the various students shared their hopes and dreams for…

Police raid leads to the arrest of a former aide to an ex-House speaker

Police raid leads to the arrest of a former aide to an ex-House speaker

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20252 min read

By Christopher Johnson A two-year investigation has resulted in felony charges against David Coker, 51, of Clare, who has been accused of swindling the state and lining his own pockets. Coker, a former legislative aide and head of the Clare…

Former Clare Chamber Director, County Republican Party Chair charged with defrauding the State

Former Clare Chamber Director, County Republican Party Chair charged with defrauding the State

JordanMay 15, 20255 min read

Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Former Clare Area Chamber Director, Clare County Republican Party Chair, and Michigan Legislative Aide, 51-year-old David Wayne Coker Jr. of Clare, has been charged with multiple counts of embezzlement and running a criminal enterprise. The state alleges…

Mike’s Musings: Release the Epstein files now

Mike’s Musings: Release the Epstein files now

Editorial StaffMay 14, 20253 min read

For some reason, the Trump administration, i.e. Attorney General Pam Bondi is slow walking the release of the Epstein files. If I remember correctly, it was a campaign promise to release them asap, and it’s now been 130 days, and…

Harrison softball girls win

Editorial StaffMay 9, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s softball team picked up a 12-10 win on Saturday over Whittemore-Prescott despite almost squandering a 10-run lead.Harrison had seven hits in the games while Whittemore-Prescott had five.Allison Whitaker was the starting pitcher for Harrison.…

May I Walk with You? Thoughts, feelings and actions

May I Walk with You? Thoughts, feelings and actions

Editorial StaffMay 9, 20252 min read

As a psychologist, I am always aware of the aspects of feelings, thoughts and actions, and the way these three interact with each other. They have a lot of influence on each other. With this basic idea, it is easy…

Buggy, Nissan collide, several injured

Buggy, Nissan collide, several injured

Editorial StaffMay 9, 20252 min read

On Friday, May 2nd, 2025 at approximately 8:25pm Deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident near the intersection of Bard Rd. and Calhoun Rd., Beaverton Township, involving a motor vehicle and Amish…

Destination Clare unveils new art sculptures

Destination Clare unveils new art sculptures

Editorial StaffMay 9, 20257 min read

By Christopher Johnson You may have noticed a metal giraffe hanging out by the Whitehouse this week, playing ball with the big wireform dog. Let me introduce you to Sunday Mahaja’s recent addition to our streetside art gallery entitled “The…

Mike’s Musings: Absent-minded journalist strikes again

Mike’s Musings: Absent-minded journalist strikes again

Editorial StaffMay 7, 20253 min read

Some people call me absent-minded, others call me addle-headed. Me, I just blame it on being left-handed.Last week, I left my briefcase in a rental car. Its contents were my valuable laptop, scads of paperwork and files and some cash.Let…

Clare track teams go 3-0

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20253 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare track teams were 3-0 on April 30 in Jack Pine Conference dual meet action.The boys scored wins over Ogemaw Heights 126.5-47.5; over St. Louis 144-25 and over Farwell 156-10.Clare’s girl had wins of 124-45…