From time to time, I like to delve into the ancient annals of our history books to hu-mor myself with laws our representatives have enacted. Here’s a few silly laws I found. Michigan LawsThe City of Detroit passed an ordinance that made it illegal for a pig or pigs to run free in the city, Read More…
Darell Clinton Dunkle age 75 of Harrison, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 10, 2022. Darell was born the son of Myron “Bud” Earl Dunkle and Leone (Winchell) Dunkle on September 2, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Darell graduated from Farwell Area Schools in 1964. After graduating high Read More…
Christopher J. Schafer, age 58 of Farwell, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant. Christopher was born the son of Everett and Betty (Elkins) Schafer on November 16, 1963 in Mt. Pleasant. He was united in marriage to Lola I. McGahan on June 12, 2010. Christopher had worked at Read More…
Teresa Ann Chaffee 53 of Rosebush, Michigan passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Medilodge of Clare. Teresa was born September 23, 1968 in Gladwin, Michigan the daughter of Elmer LeRoy Curns and Annette Judy (Henry) Curns. Teresa graduated from Farwell High School, Farwell_, Michigan in 1986. Teresa continued her education and two-year certificate from Read More…
Leslie “Les” Wallace Cook age 86 passed away suddenly at MyMichigan Medical Center-Clare on Friday, January 14, 2022. Leslie was born February 27, 1935 in Greenwood Township, Clare County, Michigan, the eldest son of John Wilmot Cook and Verena Marie (Stuermer) Cook. Les graduated from Harrison Community School in 1953. He honorably served his country Read More…
By Ben MurphySports Writer McBain Northern Michigan Christian sent its boys basketball team to Pine River on Thursday, Jan. 13. The Comets took a quick double-digit lead and only pulled away further as the game played out, as they took a convincing 63-27 Highland Conference victory.“We were able to jump out to an early lead Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had little trouble picking up a Jack Pine Conference win at Harrison on Friday. The Lady Eagles held the Lady Hornets to single digits scoring the whole game, coasting to a 41-8 victory.“Our offense sputtered throughout this game but we did make a season high three Read More…
Well, we still haven’t won the lotto, but I still decided to go shopping…virtually anyway!No lotto money to add to the pot though. I had to break into my Christmas bonus and it was just the right amount to buy a new sewing desk, which was just delivered – in pieces. (I haven’t heard any Read More…
By now most of us have seen the CarShield commercial that has a gentleman say that they paid to have his engine repaired and his transmission repaired saving him thousands of dollars.Then he says, “Who does that?” It is great question. Beginning with Christmas we have a God who is born of a virgin in Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – The Missaukee Board of Commissioners met on Jan 13 for its organizational meeting.Dean Smallegan was elected 2022 Chairperson.Pam Niebrzydowski was elected 2022 Vice-Chairperson.Chairperson Smallegan made Committee assignments for 2022.All members are on the finance committee, Lan Bridson, Niebrzydowski and Fran Vanderwal are on the personnel committee. Gary Gladu, Frank Read More…