Clare County Review

Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian

Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

Praise God from whom all blessings flow – and what a blessing she was! Margaret Ann Bastian was born October 17, 1932, the third of four daughters to Lester John and Bernice Barbara (Wallis) Menk at their farm on Maplewood Road,…

Farwell falls in district wrestling action

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s wrestling team lost 42-0 in team district action on Wednesday to Coleman.Farswell competed in the Jack Pine Conference tournament last weekend.Lexi Vincent at 126 pounds was pinned by Genaro Soto of St. Louis in…

Obituary: Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill

Obituary: Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend born on June 7, 1994, in Madison Heights, MI. He died in his sleep of natural causes on January…

Obituary: David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr.

Obituary: David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr.

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20254 min read

David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr. of Clare, MI, was peacefully called home on the evening of January 28, 2025, at the age of 84, reuniting with his wife Wanda, whom he loved and adored for 64 years of marriage,…

Obituary: Betty R. Haskell

Obituary: Betty R. Haskell

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

Betty R. Haskell, 92, passed away peacefully at her home, Pioneer Golden Estates, on January 29, 2025. She was born August 16, 1932, in Auburn Heights, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd Bixby and Myrtle (Gardiner) Bixby. As a teenager Betty…

May I Walk with You? DISASTERS

May I Walk with You? DISASTERS

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

Like me, I’m sure you have noticed some very unusual natural events that can only be called disasters. To my recollection, over 40,000 acres have burned in southern California and thousands of homes have been destroyed. My sister reports that…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Guess What – Road Trip!

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Guess What – Road Trip!

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20254 min read

As of today, we are officially on our first “road trip” in years! As you read this we should be about one-third of the way to the sunny south, where we will stay for a bit with Sister-in-Law Marlene. I’m…

City discusses problems with traffic island

City discusses problems with traffic island

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20255 min read

By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent The temporary traffic island installed to regulate vehicle traffic during the hours that students are crossing McEwan to go to, or come from the school was a discussion item during the recent Traffic & Safety Committee…

Frostbite Winter Festival starts tonight

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 37th annual Frostbite Winter Festival begins tonight and continues Saturday at the Clare County Fairgrounds!Join in the fun February 7th and 8th! The Harrison Chamber says, “It’s the best little hotspot around!”You will need a…

Harrison man arrested for arson of his own home

Harrison man arrested for arson of his own home

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A report of a possible vehicle fire and explosions sent Harrison firefighters to a residence on Fish-ing Site Road in Hayes Township on Saturday, January 25th at approximately 2:58 pm.The 9-1-1 caller also told dispatchers he saw…

Mike’s Musings: Even county governments spend unwisely: Case study, Allegan County

Mike’s Musings: Even county governments spend unwisely: Case study, Allegan County

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

Our government, whether it is at the local, county, state or federal level, makes numerous decisions on how they spend taxpayers’ money. Some we can agree with, some we can’t. I would like to think with the advent of social…

Farwell cheerleaders take second

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s competitive cheer team coached by Nora Jennejgal had a huge meet this past weekend at Vassar.“We scored our highest of the season this past weekend at Vassar with an overall score of 650.65 nd…

Obituary: Theo Thomas Hartnell

Obituary: Theo Thomas Hartnell

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Theo Thomas Hartnell, age 82, of Lake passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Northwoods Nursing Center in Farwell. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service for Theo will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Friday,…

Obituary: Dyna Lee Stevens

Obituary: Dyna Lee Stevens

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Dyna Lee Stevens, 79 of Merrill, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at My MI Medical Center in Midland. She was born May 3, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Herdlein) Zingg. Dyna graduated from Mt.…

Obituary: Scott Basil Schroeder

Obituary: Scott Basil Schroeder

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20251 min read

Scott Basil Schroeder, age 40 of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2025. He was born April 15, 1984 the son of Robert and Sandra (Sersaw) Schroeder. Scott went to Clare Public Schools and graduated in 2002. He worked…

Obituary: Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long)

Obituary: Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long)

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long), born on April 28, 1979, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the age of 45. A proud graduate of Clare High School in the Class of 1997, Amy devoted her life to her family and…

May I Walk with You? PARTICIPATION PLUS

May I Walk with You? PARTICIPATION PLUS

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

As a lay person who “goes to mass”, it is easy for me to think that the priest prays the mass and that I am there to cooperate, say the right responses, fulfill my weekend obligation, stand, sit, and kneel…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: February again – might as well enjoy it

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: February again – might as well enjoy it

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20254 min read

Fighting with a sinus infection this week left me wondering what in the world I could write about. Besides feeling icky, it’s winter with a capital “W”, and tomorrow it will be February again, the shortest, longest month of the…

Family loses everything in Monday fire

Family loses everything in Monday fire

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Heavy heat and fire damage totally destroyed a trailer that was the mobile home of James and Ciera Dulong and their two daughters, ages 15 (nearly 16) and 11.The mobile, a rental owned by Terry and Lisa…

Problems with budget force Farwell BOE to make cuts

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20254 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following a hard look at the needed budget cuts during the Finance Committee Meeting January 15th, Committee members John Pakledinaz, Kellee Robinson and John Gross began the discussion about hard choices and budget cuts that have to…