Clare County Review

Farwell wrestling has new coach

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20241 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Ryan Cutler is confident of having a strong first year as Farwell’s wrestling coach.But as a new skipper for the Eagles, Cutler is waiting himself to see what the Eagles will be looking like this…

Obituary: Alan Andrew Veen

Obituary: Alan Andrew Veen

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

Alan Andrew Veen, age 80 of Clare, joined the spirit of the woods for one final hunt in the great beyond on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Born on a military base in Auckland, New Zealand to Peter and Freda Veen on…

Obituary: Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox

Obituary: Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox, age 59 of Lake passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Jack was born to parents Donald Eugene and Marilyn Rae (Purvis) Lennox in Mt. Pleasant on January 23, 1965. After graduating…

Obituary: Margaret Punches

Obituary: Margaret Punches

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20244 min read

Margaret Punches, 84, of Onekama, Michigan, went to be with our Lord on December 1, 2024. Margaret had her husband George and her daughter Ann by her side. Margaret had a brief but courageous battle with cancer.      Born Margaret Ann…

May I Walk with You? A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH

May I Walk with You? A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

It’s done! It didn’t take hundreds of years as some cathedrals in Europe and certainly didn’t cost as much, but the renovation of St. Cecilia Church is finally finished. My first reaction was awe! We no longer participate in mass…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Christmas traditions

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Christmas traditions

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20244 min read

December is here again and we are wrapping up the first week of December already. That means that Christmas is now just 18 days away counting Christmas Eve.I have most of my shopping done, but the “making” is going pretty…

Doherty Hotel celebrates 100 years

Doherty Hotel celebrates 100 years

Editorial StaffDec 6, 202411 min read

By David Hutchinson The Doherty Hotel held its Centennial Celebration on Sunday, December 1. It has been the Doherty family’s business since opening in 1924. Dean and Ann Doherty, the fourth generation of owners since Alfred James “A.J.” Doherty, hosted…

Clark charged with murder, mutilation of his grandmother

Clark charged with murder, mutilation of his grandmother

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Shawn Clark Jr, 23, has been charged with the September murder of his Grandmother, Donna Mae Croft, who was reported missing by family.After an extensive investigation, Croft’s body was found in the Meredith area.The Clare County Sheriff’s…

Grandson arrested for stabbing grandmother

Grandson arrested for stabbing grandmother

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

On Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:41 p.m., The Clare County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a subject reporting a stabbing. The 911 caller was traveling on Harrison Ave when she was flagged down by a 68-year-old Harrison…

Mike’s Musings: Words to live by

Mike’s Musings: Words to live by

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20243 min read

I found this post on Facebook. I unfortunately don’t know who the author is, but I haven’t read anything lately, that expresses best, how to live our life. Follow these basic tenets and you will be a great person. Personally,…

Marion Gains a Grocery Store and Pharmacy

Marion Gains a Grocery Store and Pharmacy

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20246 min read

By Genine Hopkins The Village of Marion lost its pharmacy over a decade ago. This year, the village lostboth its grocery store and newspaper. Many people have been very disheartened about losing somuch in their hometown. Residents of the Village…

Farwell cheerleaders expect successful season

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20244 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent Nora Jannenga is Farwell’s competitive cheer coach and expects to have a successful season.“We had an extremely successful 2023-24 season,” she said. “Our highest overall score was 657.9 which is a 75 point increase from the year…

Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp

Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20242 min read

Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 95.Funeral Services for Kitty will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ray Francis officiating. Interment…

Obituary: Larry Lee Levi

Obituary: Larry Lee Levi

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

Larry Lee Levi passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Larry was born December 10, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry enjoyed the family home he built along with his wife and children’s help…

May I Walk with You? HELL

May I Walk with You? HELL

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

I don’t know of anyone who likes talking about the possibility of hell as the final place where some people may spend eternity. Hell has been described as a place where one exists in torment for eternity. Pope Benedict described…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: ‘Tis the season

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: ‘Tis the season

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20244 min read

Since I am writing this Tuesday (early deadline this week folks), we haven’t had our family Thanksgiving dinner yet, but I am really looking forward to it.I love turkey and dressing and cranberries. (and mashed potatoes and green bean casserole…

More Holiday events coming up!

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20245 min read

By Pat Maurer Small Business Saturday is TomorrowTomorrow, November 30th is Small Business Saturday! Come and support your local businesses in the Clare, Farwell, and Lake Areas!There’s truly something for everyone!See a list of participating businesses on the Clare Area…

Juvenile stabbed, choked by driver while in vehicle

Juvenile stabbed, choked by driver while in vehicle

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20242 min read

On Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:43 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received several emergency call’s reporting a 17 year old juvenile male had been stabbed. Deputies from the Clare County Sheriff Office responded to the 200 block of…

Farwell teacher agrees with suggested Trump assassination post on social media

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Farwell teacher posted an apology on the Farwell Area Schools Facebook page after she apparently responded to a media post by Nicole Brown, titled, “Nothing an assassination can’t take care of,” with the message, “Normally, I…

Mike’s Musings: Stop with excuses, buy local first

Mike’s Musings: Stop with excuses, buy local first

Editorial StaffNov 27, 20243 min read

It’s small business Saturday this weekend, and that gives me an excuse as to why you should shop with your small retailers and stay away from the big chains and online buying.Our small towns are treasures. People love to visit…