Clare senior wraps up strong career
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Ava Long enjoyed a strong outdoor track and field season for Clare.Long participated for Clare in the 4×100 relay at the state Division 3 track and field meet.During the season, she participated in the relay…
McBain NNC soccer conducting drop-ins
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain Northern Michigan boys soccer coach Taylor Mulder reports he’s had drop-ins three times a week for his players.Drop-ins “are when kids show up and we play, scrimmage depending on how many show up.” Mulder…
Obituary: Byron R. Smith
Byron R. Smith, age 75, of Hersey, formerly of Farwell, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Blodgett Hospice in Grand Rapids. He was born on March 1, 1948, near Farwell to Robert and Mary (Jarman) Smith. He had…
Obituary: Greg Fuller
Greg Fuller, a 78 year old Farwell, Michigan resident, passed away on July 15, 2024. He was born to Donald Fuller and Betty Fuller on February 19, 1946 in Streator, Illinois. He grew up in Livonia, Michigan where he attended…
Obituary: Ruby (Foss) Alexander
Ruby (Foss) Alexander was born September 25, 1933 to Ernest and Hazel Foss of Clare, Michigan. She was the youngest and only girl of five. She adored and looked up to her older brothers Ed, Doughy (Clair), Jack, and Cal.…
Obituary: Percy Harold Watson
Percy Harold WatsonMay 24, 1933 – July 22, 2024 Percy Harold Watson, a beloved resident of Eaton Rapids, MI, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on May 24, 1933, in Marion, MI, Percy…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The 141st Clare County Fair is winding up this weekend
It will be all over again tomorrow so if you want some fun to liven up your summer, there’s still time to catch a bit of it at the fairgrounds in Harrison where the 141st Clare County Fair has been…
Postcard from the Pines: It’s Odd Love Story
M&J Market July 1970 Marion, Michigan has a mystical hold on those who come from here, no matter where they may be. I’ve spent considerable time thinking about the Marion phenomena, trying to understand. I’ve written about it more than…
May I Walk with You? WITNESS
“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of God is at hand.’ Saint Pope John-Paul wrote this in his Encyclical letter “Redemptoris Missio”. He went on to write that the best form of evangelization is when we live a…
Clare Superintendent Walter on administrative leave
Clare Public Schools Superintendent Jim Walter By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following a second closed session at the end of the regular board meeting July 15, Clare Board of Education President Loren Cole released a statement, citing an “employment issue” as the…
Two seriously injured in hit-and-run in downtown Clare
Thomas Claringbold III 5th and mcewan accident photo By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A late evening motorcycle ride through Clare last Thursday, July 18, turned into a tragic crash when they were hit by a speeding driver on McEwan Street.Clare Police Chief…
Jury finds Ketner guilty of meth charges
William August Ketner William August Ketner, of Harrison, was charged with three counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine, 2nd or subsequent offense; one count of Delivery of (Cocaine, Heroin, or another narcotic) under 50 grams, 2nd or subsequent offense; and one…
Marion District Library millage is on August Primary ballot
By Genine Hopkins As parents, we all know the strain summer vacations can have on our nerves with the kids home and often complaining of being bored, despite not really missing school yet. It is wonderful to know that there…
McBain Heritage Days brings community together
Mary Silvernail and her granddaughter take a break after trying to tackle greased pigs kids line up for the Children’s bicycle parade antique tractors line main street in Marion By Genine Hopkins McBain Heritage Days took place this past Friday…
Mecosta-Osceola Transit Authority offers new service for non-emergency care
Driver Natha Hoezee and MOTA’s Mobility Director Marsha Cornelius can’t wait to help Mecosta-Osceola County citizens get to their non-emergency medical appointments and pharmacy needs! By Genine Hopkins The Mecosta-Osceola County Transit Authority (MOTA) is pleased to offer a new…
Mike’s Musings: One would never imagine an assassination attempt, a president resigning in one week
What a week for the history books. First a former president, now the leading candidate for president, survived an assassination attempt, then his opponent, the current president announced he would no longer be running for a second term.I’m still confused…
Mike’s Musings: Tone down political Rhetric demand answers from ss
Like many of you I was in shock when I heard there was an assassination attempt on former president Trump’s life while he was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. It had been 43 years since the barbaric act of…
Local softball team 4-1 in Kentucky
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Michigan Expos 18U team from Marion triumphed over Midwest Pride 18U in Kentucky on Wednesday in the USSSA Great Lakes Nationals tournament. Michigan Expos 18U, coached by Ryan Raymond of Marion, took the lead late in…
Clare softball looking forward to next season
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Clare’s softball team came off a Division 3 state semifinal finish last month but many players are on summer teams to get ready for next year.Only two seniors graduated and standouts such as Madison Jones,…
Obituary: Carol Lynn (Rusak) Clute
Carol Lynn (Rusak) Clute, age 69 of Clare, passed away on June 25, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland surrounded by loved ones. Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 15, 1955, to Rose (Rohmer) and Richard Rusak.…
