Mike’s Musings: Quicksand drama turns in to romantic relationship
I was flipping channels the other night when a question was asked. What did you fear most as a kid? There were a variety of answers but one of the answers was quicksand.I immediately concurred. Quicksand was fear of mine…
Clare boys win invitational
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s women’s track team won the Doug Steward Memorial Invitational at St. Louis on Friday.The Clare women had 142.5 points to top the 10-team field. Alma took second place with 124.5 points.In the boys standings,…
May I Walk with You? GRACE PERFECTS NATURE
“Grace does not destroy nature but perfects it.” “Grace does not remove nature but fulfills it.” (St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th Century) The words ‘perfects’ and ‘fulfills’ refer to the notions of progress and growth. We often hear people say that…
Surrey fire truck t-boned by vehicle, one severely injured
On Sunday, April 13th, a Surrey Township Fire Truck, with two firemen on board, was involved in an accident on 115 while looking for a reported grass fire. As the truck was turning into a driveway, they were t-boned by…
Harrison man arrested, held rifle to girl’s head
On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8:24 p.m., Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office were dispatched to an address on North Athey Rd in Hamilton Township, Clare County for an assault involving a firearm that had occurred. During the…
By Christopher Johnson
One of Clare’s latest metalworks, “Joe Galaxy” by Roger King (Midland)As the temperature heats up finally, the city of Clare is poised for a busy and exciting month ahead. With high school and college graduations on the calendar, as well…
Mike’s Musings: Give tariffs a chance, they may work
Let’s give the tariffs time to work. If they don’t work I will be the first to admit I was wrong. President Trump seems to be backing off his hardline positions with a 90-day reprieve for most, and taking tariffs…
Michigan’s major railway project is back on track, with Clare at its core
By Christopher Johnson To some, the idea of a passenger railway connecting across Lower and Upper Michigan may not be unfamiliar. It’s an idea that’s been around for a hot minute but until recent years has been only that: A…
Farwell softball team set to resume action
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s softball team was scheduled to play on Thursday (April 10) in Vestaburg and Friday (April 11) at home against Houghton Lake.It all depends, of course, on the weather.“I know that both teams have started…
May I Walk with You? Losses
In the ten years between 2000 and 2010 the Diocese of Saginaw lost about a third of its mass goers. Also, during this time many Catholic Schools were permanently closed. Sacred Heart in Gladwin, St, Athanasius in Harrison, St. Cecilia…
Four arrested on drug charges
On Thursday April 03, 2025 at 10:07 p.m. a Deputy with the Clare County Sheriff Office observed a vehicle stopped on the shoulder of M-115 near Maple Grove Rd in the Township of Surrey, in Clare County. This vehicle, which…
Clare woman’s connection to the Clare comes full circle
By Genine Hopkins When Prudence Pembridge moved to City of Clare with her husband Robert in 2022, the choice was made for convenience more than anything else; the location was close to her own family in Northern Michigan in Bliss…
Mike’s Musings: Measles comeback? Stop the hysteria
I keep receiving emails from public health officials about the threat of measles. Just like a week ago, I read a release that announced two cases of measles had been diagnosed in Michigan. I had thought measles were a thing…
May I Walk with You? Open Our Eyes
When it comes do doing great and wonderful things for God, we often think of becoming a minister or priest or going to a foreign land. How wonderful it would be to travel to a distant land bringing the Good…
Eggstravagant events to bring kids to Clare, Farwell
By Rachael Humphrey Rain, shine or snow, on Saturday, April 19th, there will be a couple different Easter events across Clare County for families to enjoy.Starting at the Clare Municipal Airport, from 9am-11:30am, Clare Parks and Recreation hosts their “Great…
MMC’s Alvaro reflects on years of service as retirement nears
By Genine Hopkins It’s hard for those who have a major impact in their jobs to consider retirement, but as the Winter semester ends at Mid, Tammy Alvaro, the Phi Theta Kappa, Students of Promise, Laker Life, and Veteran’s Services…
Mother Nature reminds us we live in Michigan
By Genine Hopkins While April 1st would have been a bit more perfect of a day to wake up to snow, freezing rain, ice, hail, rain, and high winds, it seems like Mother Nature is throwing Michiganders – and many…
Farwell has new boys golf coach
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Jim Lard is planning on being a very busy coach this spring.“I am the new varsity golf coach so heading into this season everything is new to me. I am taking over a program that…
Mike’s Musings: Nuclear energy is back
With all the talk about solar and windmill energy and how they will power our country in the future, we hear very little about nuclear plants that are being recommissioned.Nuclear power is considered by many to be the most efficient,…
Clare athletes shine at Saginaw Valley
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s track and field team competed in the Saginaw Valley State University Division 3 and 4 Invitational on March 20 at the SVSU Fieldhouse.For the Clare girls:The 4×300 relay foursome of Lauren and Leah Leis…
