Farwell man charged with attempted strangling, fentanyl possession
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher During the early morning of Friday, May 17th, Isabella County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 4000 block of East Rosebush Road in Rosebush, to investigate a report of a man strangling a woman in the back…
Full slate of events for Memorial Day weekend
By Genine Hopkins While this is not a comprehensive list, here are some events this holiday weekend to enjoy with friends and family: Friday/Saturday events Mystic Camp (YMCA) at 9507 W. Ludington Drive in Lake has a fun filled weekend…
Jolly, Krchmar, Sutten named Marion valedictorians
Marion High SchoolGraduationInformation Date: Friday, May 24, 2024Time: 7:00pmLocation:Gymnasium Other top students shown rounding out the top 10 students of Marion High School Graduating class of 2024
Fourteen graduate from NMC
The following seniors will be recognized at Northern Michigan Christian School at graduation:Ethan BennettTitus JohnsGideon CurellKaya HaanTristan HillElijah KimbelGrant LutkeDmitry NovikovAubree PatteeBrett RitsemaKathryn ShaardaEmerson TosseyJada VanNoordKylee Winkle
Marion School Board approves Superintendent and Superintendent Asst. contracts
By Genine Hopkins The Marion Public School Board regular meeting was held on Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. The board, after careful discussion, approved a three-year contract for Danyel Prielipp, with a base pay…
Mike’s Musings: The school end is here, thoughts for our graduates
Our newspapers, for the most part, are filled with photos of high school graduates and some college graduates. It is indeed a milestone to graduate, and it will be a feat you, your parents and grandparents will remember for years…
McBain girls fall to Beal City
By John RaffelCorrespondent McBain lost both games 19-0, 15-0 to Beal City on Tuesday in Highland Conference softball action.“The scores don’t reflect how the girls played,” McBain coach Chantel Zuiderveen said. “Beal City has great hitters who are smart in…
Clare golfers take ninth place
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Clare golfers took ninth place over the weekend at the Clare Invitational.The tournament started on Friday, May 10 at the Pohlcat in Mount Pleasant.Clare shot a 356. Scorers were Bryce Weiferich 84. Pierson Gallagher 86,…
Obituary: Allen Franklin Medendorp Pence
Allen Franklin Medendorp Pence, of Marion and formerly of the Kalkaska area, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was 75.Allen was born on November 15, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan. He…
Obituary: Michael “Mike” Carl Mayfield
MARCH 20, 1959 – MAY 10, 2024Michael “Mike” Carl Mayfield age 65 passed peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 surrounded by his family at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Michael was born March 20, 1959 in Cadillac, Michigan the twin son of…
Obituary: Mark Curtis Root
Mark Curtis Root, age 60 of Marion/Cadillac died at his home following a lengthy illness.Mark was born in Three Rivers, MI on November 25, 1963 to Robert and Thelma (Modert) Root.Mark graduated from Pine River High School in 1981. He…
Obituary: Robert Lee Penny
Robert Lee Penny, age 75 of Clare, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Robert was born in Mt.Pleasant to Wm. John and Clara Penny. Survived by his wife of 50 years Melissa (Loomis); sons Devin (Ve) of Georgia and Richard…
Obituary: Patricia Ann (Pat) Lundquist
Patricia Ann (Pat) Lundquist went home to be with her Lord and Savior, she was 84. Patricia was born to Neltie and Pauleen (Walters) Grandstaff in Elkhart, Indiana in 1939. Patricia graduated from Lake Orion High School and later graduated…
Obituary: Michael Neil Pifer
Michael Neil Pifer, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Rita Pifer; cherished son of Neil E. Pifer and the late Lela M. Pifer. Devoted father of Shannon (Ethan) Shown,…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Mushroom mania
We’re not dedicated mushroom hunters.I have never really understood the compulsion to go mushroom hunting, the mushroom festivals and the unlimited wandering around the woods looking for them.In the first place I always have a hard time just spotting them.…
Postcard from the Pines: School’s Out
Clare County Historical friend, Andy, is very much interested in the history of any and all small “country school” districts in our county. I’m happy to answer his questions whenever I can and equally happy to share information. Luckily, the…
May I Walk with You? Feeding the Hungry
Wow! It is that time of year again when the Rosebush Ecumenical Assistance Program (REAP) Food Pantry teams up with Meijer of Mt. Pleasant for the Simply Give Fundraiser. Donating could not be simpler. Just pick up a barcoded card…
Marion council considers training center proposal
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Village Council, at its meeting earlier this month listened to a presentation from Bruce Tower and David Turner on a training center proposal.There was discussion on the location and sites such as village…
Winterfield Township votes to move forward to become Marion District Library member
By Genine Hopkins Winterfield Township has moved one step closer to potentially placing a millage to support the Marion Area District Library as a member by approving contact with their township attorney to discuss the wording for a millage that…
Winterfield Township to begin dialogue with Osceola County Rescue
By Genine Hopkins After attending the last Clare County Board of Commissioner Special Meeting on 9-1-1 Rescue earlier this month, Winterfield Township Supervisor Dave Bondie is seeking to begin a conversation with Osceola County’s Director of EMS, Steve Young, to…
