Upcoming Events in Clare
Summerfest 2025: June 20th–21st – A weekend of fun for the whole family at Shamrock Park. Music, s’mores, crafters, trucks, kid events, fireworks and so much more. Learn More on our fb page. Fun Day in the Park: June 27th,…
Clare softball wins nailbiter, face Ravenna in state semis
By John RaffelCorrespondent CHEBOYGAN — It was a nailbiter between the top two-ranked Division 3 teams in the state, Clare, No. 1, and Gladstone No. 2, on Tuesday in Cheboygan for the quarterfinal round.Clare (38-2) prevailed 1-0 against the Upper…
Local parks get Jurassic with lifelike dinosaurs
By Christopher Johnson Communities in Clare and Gladwin counties enjoyed some dino-mite tremors this past week with the arrival of realistic dinosaurs of the likes of something you’d see on the big screen.Kids of all ages came out to the…
Mike’s Musings: My Father My Hero
(I wrote this a few years ago but wanted share it again. Heck I might share this column over and over for years to come. The man meant so much to me)This week I give pause to reflect on my…
Clare golfers take third place
By John RaffelCorrespondent Clare’s boys golf team took third place with a score of 334 win in the Division 3 Regional 13 golf tournament last week at Belvedere in CharlevoixClare tied with Pinconning for third place but lost in a…
May I Walk with You? PEANUTS
I don’t know anyone who has not enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz, but did you know what the Charlie Schultz Philosophy is? It was shared by a friend with the Exodus 90 group at dinner. It is…
Celebrating 40 years: The 20 Lakes Antique Engine & Tractor Show returns
The 20 Lakes Antique Engine & Tractor Club is set to host its 40th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show from June 12 to 15, 2025, at the club grounds west of Harrison on M-61. This milestone event promises a…
Clare Chamber adjusts office hours, reevaluates staffing
As many of our fellow local businesses are experiencing, the current economy is bringing new challenges and important decisions to the forefront. In light of these factors—and with a strong focus on serving our community in the best way possible—the…
Clare gears up for a vibrant Summerfest 2025
Clare, Michigan, is set to host its much-anticipated Summerfest from June 20 to June 22, 2025. This annual celebration promises a weekend filled with community spirit, entertainment, and new attractions.clarecounty.comEvent HighlightsDates: June 20–22, 2025Location: Downtown Clare, MIAdmission: FreeKey Attractions1st Annual…
Mike’s Musings: Emphasis on education in 2026 election
Rick Snyder’s Vision for Education: A Bold Step for the 2026 ElectionChampioning the Future of LearningIn the rapidly shifting landscapes of politics and policy, it is rare to encounter a leader who prioritizes the foundational pillars of society—education being chief…
Cops and Doughnuts merges with Halo Burger
By Christopher Johnson Big things are happening at Cops & Doughnuts, and you might have heard the latest from a friend of a friend. I’m happy to report that our local cop shop is indeed collaborating with Halo Burger to…
Communities observe Memorial Day
As the sun rose, flags were lowered and dozens gathered across Clare County this past Monday. This was done to honor and remember those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.In Farwell, the Village of Farwell hosted VFW Sparta Esterline…
Reeves breaks 51-year-old pole vault record
Ethan Reeves broke the longest standing Clare track and field school record with a pole vault of 14’6.75 which had been held by Don Teall for 51 years.This day was like many other days where Don has shown up through…
May I Walk with You? FATHER’S WILL
There seems to be some opposing ideas concerning how much assurance we can have about our final destination after death. Some people say that we can have no assurance at all about going to heaven, while others say that no…
Farwell baseball sweeps Coleman
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s baseball team swept Coleman 7-2 and 10-2 in nonleague action last week.Game 1: Farwell 7, Coleman 2. Game 2: Farwell 10 Coleman 2Game 1- Wyatt VanBuskirk had 3 rbis. Mason Esterline, Blake Sholes, and…
Mike’s Musings: Biden’s health problems should have been revealed to public
So, we are now hearing what many of us have suspected for a long time. President Biden’s term in office was marred with health problems too the point that for much of his presidency his closest advisors were acting as…
Cops & Doughnuts merges with Halo Burger
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher The 113-year-old Historic Clare City Bakery entered a new era in 2009, when the nine full-time officers of the Clare City Police Department pooled together $13,500 to save it from the brink of closure. After their acquisition,…
Clare athletes qualify for state meet
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE —Clare’s track teams competed in the Division 2 regional meet on May 16 in Cadillac in a bid to qualify for the state meet at Hamilton on May 31.Petoskey won both divisions. Clare was fourth for…
May I Walk with You? SIN IS EVERYWHERE
As I have been reading about holiness and what it means to live a truly Christian life one fact keep popping up. Even though we are created good by God and strive to live holy lives, we re-main sinners. Even…
Local Barrel Racing Champ Still Competing at Age 85
By Genine Hopkins “I’m not so fast anymore,” admits Beaverton resident Janet Whitmer, but honestly, that statement could be easily debated as false! Whitmer, who at 85 years young, has shown horses most of her life from racing Thoroughbreds in…
