Clare County Review

Mike’s Musings: Donate if you can, Helene a monster

Mike’s Musings: Donate if you can, Helene a monster

Editorial StaffOct 9, 20243 min read

We all are too familiar with it now. I am writing about the devastation that we witnessed in western North Carolina last week. Hurricane Helene, which swept through Florida quickly and then motored up to the Carolina’s within a blink…

Farwell golfers third in league

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell and Clare finished up Jack Pine Conference girls play on Tuesday in St. Louis.Farwell finished third at the match and third overall for the league.“We are first in our division,” coach Hugh Lewis said.…

Obituary: David P. Bowers

Obituary: David P. Bowers

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

David P. Bowers, born on June 23, 1944, in Howell, Michigan, lived a life marked by his generosity, friendly demeanor, and his wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of his family, friends, and all those who had the…

Obituary: Maxine Garver Warner

Obituary: Maxine Garver Warner

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

Maxine Garver Warner, age 76, of Farwell left this world on September 28, 2024 to go home to see her earthly father whom she missed dearly, and her Heavenly Father who we know welcomed her with open arms. Maxine was…

Obituary: Terry Philip Cline

Obituary: Terry Philip Cline

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20241 min read

Terry Philip Cline, age 71, of Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Per Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Terry was born on October 12, 1952, in Detroit, son of…

Obituary: Johnny Mac White

Obituary: Johnny Mac White

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

If you needed anything- You knew you could call Johnny Mac. There is not a thing he wouldn’t do for friends, family, or strangers alike. If you ever messed up you knew he’d be there to pick up the pieces…

May I Walk with You? COMMANDMENT NUMBER III

May I Walk with You? COMMANDMENT NUMBER III

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20243 min read

“Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.” One doesn’t have to look far torecognize that some of American culture no longer practices keeping Sunday as a day for God, family, and rest. In the past things were different. Many remember…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: You can sure tell it is October in an election year

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: You can sure tell it is October in an election year

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20244 min read

I’ll bet you thought I was going to write about fall color… well not quite yet, although it is getting a little more colorful out there.Surprisingly the fall color level is just about the same here as it is up…

Folks celebrate history on Old Fashion Day

Folks celebrate history on Old Fashion Day

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20243 min read

By David Hutchinson The Clare County Historical Society held its annual Old Fashion Day celebration at the History Park on Saturday, September 28. It was estimated that over 200 people visited the park, five miles north and one mile east…

Dog Park coming to Hayes Township

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

By Genine Hopkins Bob Dodson has taken his role as the new Director at the Clare County Animal Shelter and hit the road running. Currently, he is helping coordinate the construction of a dog park next to the Animal Shelter…

Suspicious death still under investigation

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20241 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The Clare County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation September 3rd into a “suspicious death” near the 10,000 block of East Forrest Road in Franklin Township, a release this week said.What has not been released is any details…

Mike’s Musings: National debt crisis- here’s one lawmakers solution

Mike’s Musings: National debt crisis- here’s one lawmakers solution

Editorial StaffOct 2, 20243 min read

Readers of this column know I have been an avid proponent of balancing the federal budget. Our leaders simply refuse to turn off the money spending spigot, i.e., one has to only listen to the two presidential candidates and their…

Mike’s Musings: The day Santa was booed

Mike’s Musings: The day Santa was booed

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20243 min read

I would like to thank the dozens of readers that commented on my Bicycle Hippie finds sobriety column from last week. It certainly was a change of pace from my ranting and raving about government overreach, so much so I’m…

Farwell football falls to Beaverton 10-48

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – “Some huge mistakes in the 2nd quarter led to the game getting away from us,” Farwell coach Travis Waddell said after his team’s Friday 48-10 loss to Beaverton.Beaverton scored first on a QB run that…

Obituary: Michael Allyn Joyce

Obituary: Michael Allyn Joyce

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20244 min read

It is with great sorrow and sadness that our family announce the passing of Michael Allyn Joyce; husband, dad, brother, uncle, papa and friend. At the age of 83, Michael passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 with his wife…

Obituary: Gregory G. Smith

Obituary: Gregory G. Smith

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

Gregory G. Smith, age 47 of Mt. Pleasant tragically left us on September 13, 2024. Greg was born on September 4, 1977 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of George and Sandra Smith. He was raised in Farwell, MI and…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Forever Summer?

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Forever Summer?

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

I’m afraid not, but sometimes you get your wish, or at least a bit of it.I was wishing for a longer summer season because it seems like this year’s had just arrived and was already over.Well, it seems that my…

May I Walk With You? THE MESSAGE

May I Walk With You? THE MESSAGE

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

In the gospel of Mark, the message Jesus preached, is quoted. “This is the time of fulfillment. The reign of God is at hand! Reform your lives and believe in the gospel!” In the next paragraph he calls his first…

Clare City, schools have new Liaison Officer

Clare City, schools have new Liaison Officer

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20244 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard introduced the new School Liaison Officer at Monday night’s City Commission meeting. He said:“After the recent full-time retirement of School Liaison Officer Brian David, theCity began the search for a replacement for…

Demasi sentenced to a year and a day

Demasi sentenced to a year and a day

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 50-year-old Mt Pleasant man, Anthony Demasi, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison September 12th in United States District Court, Eastern District in Bay City by US District Judge Thomas L. Ludington.Last March,…