Mike’s Musings: Shame on Congress, sexual harassment, misconduct claims will remain secret
There are few things more corrosive to public trust than the appearance that those in power play by a different set of rules. Congress’s long-standing practice of shielding the identities of lawmakers who used taxpayer-funded settlements to resolve sexual harassment…
Farwell girl wrestler has success
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Millie Mcaulay has had quite a career for Farwell wrestling so far.She was 17-11 for the 2025-26 season. Her high school record is 31-26. She was a junior this past season and was in her…
Mike’s Musings: Scrap Current System if we can’t figure out how to pay TSA agents
This logjam that has TSA agents not being paid is absurd. We are now going on week 5 and those providing security at the nation’s airports- our TSA agents haven’t been paid. That’s because they are beholden on Congress to…
May I Walk with You? Life- Changing Events
It is with sadness that I noticed that some in our culture claim that there is a great discrepancy between what they call the historical Jesus and the Jesus of faith. Their thought is that while the man Jesus really…
Harrison Family Fare celebrates re-grand opening
By Genine Hopkins As many smaller towns are losing their local grocery stores, Family Fare in Harrison just got a major facelift in renovations to the unit. Built in 2006, the store has not had a remodel since and was…
New playground equipment arrives in Hayes Township
By Genine Hopkins Looking like big presents for a huge Christmas tree, Hayes Township’s new playground equipment has been delivered and the anticipation is thrilling! As the weather continues to warm, construction will begin on the new playground leaving the …
Annual EGG-Stravaganza at the Clare County Airport April 11th
The Annual EGG-Stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 11th, and the time is pushed forward a bit to account for the Monthly Food Distribution at the Clare County Transit Building that morning. Times for the hunt…
Mike’s Musings: Speculators, not war are driving gas prices higher
Every time Americans pull up to the pump, they’re told the same story: gas prices are high because of global supply problems, geopolitical tensions, or refinery issues. Those factors certainly play a role. For instance the war with Iran has…
Clare girl wrestler second in the state
By John RaffelCorrespondent AnnMarie Green was a state runner-up for the Clare Pioneers girls wrestling team on Friday and Saturday during the girls division finals at Ford Field in Detroit.Green started the tournament at 235 pounds by pinning Elloise Norman…
It’s here! 51 Years of Green: Faces Behind Irish Fest!
By Christopher Johnson If there’s one thing that can be said for certain about Clare this time of year, it’s that there’s no shortage of Irish pride as the 51st Irish Festival approaches. Just about everywhere in town is decked…
Mike’s Musings: A tornado for the ages- so many pitch in to help
When the tornado tore through Three Rivers, Michigan on the afternoon of March 6, it left behind a landscape that residents will remember for years. In a matter of minutes, powerful winds—later rated an EF-2 tornado with speeds near 130…
Farwell bowlers ended season
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s bowling teams competed recently in the Division 4 regional tournamentThe boys were 10th out of 10 teams at the tournament conducted at Riverwood Lanes in Mount PleasantThe Eagles had a total score of 1,398…
May I Walk with You? PRAYER, PENANCE, AND PEER-PRESSURE
As I was speaking with some friends about being religious a few questions came to mind. The first was that while you can ask Jesus to be and the Lord and Savior of your life, can you ask Jesus to…
Clare’s 51st Annual Irish Festival Returns with Four Days of Celebration
By Christopher Johnson Clare’s much anticipated Irish Festival is back, and this year’s edition promises to be the most spirited yet. Running Wednesday, March 11th through Saturday, March 14th, the four-day celebration transforms downtown Clare into a hub of Irish-inspired…
Meet Bruce Hales: Clare’s latest Grand Marshal
By Christopher Johnson This year’s Irish Festival congratulates Bruce Hales as the people’s choice for Grand Marshal. A lifelong Clare native, the role came as a surprise to the now retired educator.Bruce is widely known for his time at Clare…
Nine arrested at several Harrison, Hayes locations for meth related crimes
Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff’s Office executed several search warrants over the weekend, resulting in multiple arrests related to methamphetamine.On Friday, February 26, deputies responded to 202 Barbara Lane in Hayes Township in an attempt to locate 40-year-old Kyle…
Mike’s Musings: Opinion: It’s Time to Ban Cell Phones From Classrooms
Walk into almost any classroom in America today and you’ll see a familiar sight: heads tilted down, thumbs scrolling, students half-present as glowing screens command their attention. Teachers often joke that they’re competing with a device designed by some of…
Clare wrestlers advance to state finals
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Two Clare wresters placed third at the state regionals on Feb. 21 to qualified for the state finals at Detroit’s Ford Field on March 6-7.Kyle McGraw decisioned Korbin Kobenkosky of Boyce City 12-10 in the…
May I Walk with You? HEALINGS WOUNDS
I recently read the title of a book by Bishop Eric Varden called Healing Wounds, so I bought it. Who can’t use a little healing now and then? Yet, as I pondered the title, I thought, “What if it is…
County schools ahead of statewide cell phone ban
By Genine Hopkins The new smartphone ban that was signed into law by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer this month that will officially take effect in the 2026-2027 school year attempts to address distracted students in classrooms that can diminish the…
