Grandson arrested for stabbing grandmother
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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…
Harrison back reflects on memorable season
By John RaffelCorrepondent HARRISON — A major factor behind Harrison’s 7-3 playoff season was the two-way performance of Logan Williams. His yardage per game as a running back usually was well over 100 yards. In the playoff loss to McBain…
Obituary: Philip Lionel Music
Philip Lionel Music of Farwell, Michigan, passed away on October 31, 2024. He had been undergoing chemo for lung cancer, but died due to the complications of diabetes.Philip was born on April 20, 1954 to Vivian and John Kelley Music…
Obituary: Robin Rena Kogler
Robin Rena Kogler, born July 19, 1960, in Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with leiomyosarcoma on September 26th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She is now at rest, free from pain. Robin dedicated her…
Obituary: Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy)
Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy), age 73 of Mt. Pleasant unexpectedly went to be with Jesus, November 11, 2024 and lives on as she was a donor to Gift of Life of Michigan.Cassandra was born to Harold and Deloris (Guenther) Tucker…
Obituary: Dennis LeRoy Hawley
Dennis LeRoy Hawley, age 78 of Lake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home. Dennis was born the son of Harold and Virginia (Clarke) Hawley on July 26, 1946 in Northampton, Massachusetts. He had served his Country…
Pickup driver injured in crash with a runaway Amish buggy
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent An early evening crash between a runaway horse and buggy and a 2005 Ford F-150 pickup sent the truck driver to the hospital.A press release from Clare County Sheriff Department’s Lt. Aaron Miller said Central Dispatch received…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Fall is over and the holidays are nearly here again
I’m just not ready for what comes next.After days and days of cloudy, gloomy, rainy, chilly weather, the sun came out for a few minutes today (Tuesday). It didn’t last very long unfortunately and the dark clouds on the horizon…
May I Walk with You? MY BROTHER’S KEEPER?
I’m scared! Even though Jesus says, “Be not afraid.” I am. Why? Recent experiences and happenings have me on edge. Fewer people are attending mass. There is a lack of priestly and religious vocations, not in just the Catholic Church,…
