Amish flea market attracts thousands of visitors
Yoder’s Amish Flea Market & Quilt Auction was held August 30 & 31 on the corner of East Herrick Road and North Leaton Road, roughly four miles southeast of Clare. Undeterred by heat and humidity, many hundreds of shoppers attended…
Clare Commission presents life-saving awards, votes to discontinue K9 program
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Two firefighters, Riley Swartz and Ted Eberhart, were honored and presented with Life-Saving Pins at the City Commission meeting Tuesday evening.They were credited with efforts that likely saved the lives of two motorcycle riders injured in a…
Clare BOE names Forsberg new Superintendent
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare High School Principal Matt Forsberg was selected as the new Clare Superintendent at a special meeting Tuesday evening following the interviews of the three final candidates for the position.Interim Superintendent Tom House said in an email…
Clare boy runners fifth at Shepherd
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Clare’s boys cross country team was fifth among 10 schools on Wednesday in the Shepherd John Bruder Classic Large Schools Division.South Lyons was first with 65, followed by Shepherd with 65, Freeland with 76, Cedar…
Mike’s Musings: Stories that tickle your funny bone
Once in a while, when I have no other topic that peeks my interest, I like to scan stories I find interesting in other media. Here’s what my latest look see from stories I found to be odd, but interesting.Headline-…
Old 27 Car Tour makes pit stop in Clare
By David Hutchinson The Old US 27 Motor Tour arrived in Clare on August 22. Automotive showpieces filled the streets of downtown Clare for the public’s viewing pleasure from 6-8 p.m.The tour was started by the late Craig Parrish in…
Severe Tuesday storms hit area, Thousands without power
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare Emergency Management Director Jerry Becker posted on Facebook Wednesday morning that 10,436 Customers were still without power in Clare County, according to Consumers Energy. His post said, “Crews are out working to clear roads and restore…
Obituary: Richard S. Sherman
Richard S. Sherman, age 82 of Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. On November 16, 1941, Richard was born one of two children to Albert and Beulah (Peterman) Sherman in Detroit,…
Farwell senior optimistic with football prospects
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Brent Ellul is set for be a key senior for Farwell’s football team this season.It’s his second year of varsity football. He’s a quarterback and strong safety.Ellul played quarterback last year.“It was good,” he said.…
Obituary: Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson
Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson, age 75, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 26, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Earl “Blackie” and Lila (Bowman) Hendershot. She graduated from…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Bits – Labor Day – that means fall!
The weatherman may not be saying it, and these sunny warm (hot) days we have been having aren’t showing it, but you know that fall is in the air again.Labor Day is Monday and August is over already.I just don’t…
May I Walk with You? HOW DO I DO IT?
Recently I was asked by a patient about how I manage to listen to so much negativity? After all, people who are not depressed, anxious, don’t have substance abuse issues, legal issues, or relationship issues do not usually seek counseling.…
Mike’s Musings: Competition and the freedom to choose – cars, hamburgers, schools, and ice cream
Dr. Glenn Mollette In 1975, I bought a four-cylinder Chevrolet Monza. In my opinion in was a terrible buy and a lousy car. There was one episode after another of maintenance issues and the four-cylinder engine was just a piece of…
Clare Hall of Fame adds new inductees
By John RaffelCorrespondent The new members into the Clare Athletic Hall of Fame are being inducted this fall.Even organizer Doug Haggart said the inductees will be introduced on Sept. 13 at halftime of the varsity football game.The induction will take…
Obituary: Thomas James Benchley
We bid farewell to Thomas James Benchley age 77 of Evart. Born September 14,1946 and departed from this world on August 10, 2024. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love, his absence leaves a void in our hearts.…
Obituary: George L. Hercliff
George L. Hercliff, age 68 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his home with family by his side. George was born the youngest of five children to Howard and Margaret (Cromie) Hercliff on August 26, 1955…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Laundry baskets and junk drawers
This place is a mess.Although I am lucky enough to have a “house husband,” who keeps up with most of the chores around our (almost) tiny home these days, we still manage to collect a lot of clutter!.I am banned…
May I Walk with You? PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
It is no secret! The Diocese of Saginaw is in great need of more priests. We are also in great need for vocations to marriage as well. It is rare that anyone gets married, let alone in church. Baptisms seem…
Mike’s Musings: Political conventions no longer serve a purpose
Dominating the airwaves this week is the Democratic National Convention. Three weeks it was the Republican National Convention. Despite a lot of pomp and circumstance, very little gets done at these four-day lovefests. In my opinion, they should no longer…
Farwell varsity volleyball season opens season on Aug.19
By John RaffelCorespondent FARWELL – Stephanie Brown is varsity volleyball coach at Farwell and anxious to see what the team will b ale to accomplish this season.“The first week of practice will entail team building and strategy work,” Brown said.Practices…
