May I Walk with You? KIDS IN CHURCH
Ever notice how when children are in church with their parents, how much better it is?I have! Some one said that the church that is not crying is dying. Even if there are times when they don’t behave and get…
Coleman youngster injured during standoff Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 12-year-old was injured Tuesday in a Michigan State Police Standoff that began Monday and lasted 16 hours with gunfire between a suspect and police officers at the man’s home near Coleman.Troopers dispatched to the scene reported…
Harrison man locks himself inside house, fires shots
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Harrison man, Nathanael Coats is facing multiple felony charges after he threatened a family member with a handgun and fired it inside his home.Tuesday, February 11, at 5:22 pm, Clare County Central Dispatch received a call…
Clare wrestling team sending five to state finals
By John RaffelCorrrespondent CLARE — Clare’s wrestling team has qualified five individuals to the Division 3 state individual wrestling finals on Feb. 28 and March 1 at Detroit’s Ford Field.The five placed in the top four of their individual weight…
Mike’s Musings: Engaging with scammers- don’t follow my son’s lead
I was talking with my son recently, and somehow we got on the topic of these pre-recorded prank calls he used to get. Unlike most of us he enjoys engaging with these pranksters. He know they are fraudsters but gets…
Obituary: Mariah Jean Eichhorn
Mariah Jean Eichhorn age 49 of Harrison, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mariah was born May 10, 1975 in Cadillac, Michigan the daughter of Charlotte Ann (Dickinson) Eichhorn and…
Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian
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, Victor Township…
Obituary: Michael E. Mussell
Michael E. Mussell, age 46 of Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. On September 6, 1978, Michael was born the youngest of three children to Donald and Mary (Zimmerman) Mussell in Mt. Pleasant, MI.…
Obituary: Jerry Cavalieri
With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the life of Jerry Cavalieri, a loving husband, father, friend and educator who passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2025. Born at home on February 4, 1946, in the close-knit Italian immigrant…
Obituary: Catherine Ann Wilson
Catherine Ann Wilson, age 88, of Clare Michigan (formerly East Jordan, MI), passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025 at North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell, MI. Catherine was born to Lawrence and Cecilia (Hesse) Schumaker on December 11, 1936…
Obituary: Dorothy (Jean) Williams
Dorothy (Jean) Williams, age 87 of Farwell passed away at Northwoods Nursing Center surrounded by her family on Friday, February 7, 2025.Funeral services for Dorothy will be held at Clark Campbell Funeral Chapel on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 1:00…
Obituary: Carrie A. Forfinski
Carrie A. Forfinski, age 48 of Farwell, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carrie was born May 14, 1976 in Saginaw to David and Janet (Pickens) Jerome. She was united in marriage…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Road Trip part two … We are here
Woke up this morning (Tuesday) to birds singing and temperatures soaring.Seriously, it is actually 80 degrees outside with just a sprinkle of rain possible. (More was predicted) I don’t mind though, we are actually here in the “sunshine” state finally,…
May I Walk with You? PRESENCE IN ADORATION
One of the activities that many Catholic Christians participate in is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This is a time of prayer where the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar in a monstrance and people present themselves to pray.…
Witbeck’s still thrives amidst the concerns of price of eggs
By Christopher Johnson In the wake of natural disasters, strange weather patterns and a new president, many American small-towners are wondering what’s next for their pocketbook and the economy in 2025. Clare is no different, as its shoppers are looking…
Frostbite events draw crowds to Harrison
By Genine Hopkins Frostbite Winter Festival 2025 is now on the books AND had snow this year, with more piling on as the festivities began to wrap up, with nearly six inches falling from the afternoon on Saturday, February 9,…
Harrison girls bow to St. Louis
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s girls basketball team fell to St. Louis on Feb. 7 by a 42-31 verdict.A scheduled home game on Feb. 12 with Farewell was canceled because of the weather.Harrison is slated to be at Standish-Sterling…
Mike’s Musings: State mandated minimum wage increases will damage small business
You gotta feel for small businesses. Not only are their pricing and services under attack by big box stores and internet giants from here and China, they must weave through a ton of regulations placed on them by the government.The…
Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian
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
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…
