Obituary: Allen Wayne Campbell
Allen Wayne Campbell, 62, passed away in his own home, surrounded by people he loved in Farwell, Michigan, on Friday, September 27th at 3:45 am. Allen’s heart was full and overflowed on all that knew him. Allen was always accompanied by…
May I Walk with You? WAR AND RELIGION
Someone said to me recently that most of the wars ever fought were over religion. It was as if he was blaming war on religion and that if we did away with religion and religious people that there would be…
Farwell girls runners second
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell girls were second and Harrison third in the Pumpkin Patch Invitational on Tuesday.Elk Rapids was first (26) followed by Farwell (38) and Harrison (56).For Farwell, Isabella Eppert was first (20:19.53), Addyson Thormeier was seventh…
Mike’s Musings: Donate if you can, Helene a monster
We all are too familiar with it now. I am writing about the devastation that we witnessed in western North Carolina last week. Hurricane Helene, which swept through Florida quickly and then motored up to the Carolina’s within a blink…
Farwell golfers third in league
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell and Clare finished up Jack Pine Conference girls play on Tuesday in St. Louis.Farwell finished third at the match and third overall for the league.“We are first in our division,” coach Hugh Lewis said.…
Obituary: David P. Bowers
David P. Bowers, born on June 23, 1944, in Howell, Michigan, lived a life marked by his generosity, friendly demeanor, and his wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of his family, friends, and all those who had the…
Obituary: Maxine Garver Warner
Maxine Garver Warner, age 76, of Farwell left this world on September 28, 2024 to go home to see her earthly father whom she missed dearly, and her Heavenly Father who we know welcomed her with open arms. Maxine was…
Obituary: Terry Philip Cline
Terry Philip Cline, age 71, of Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Per Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Terry was born on October 12, 1952, in Detroit, son of…
Obituary: Johnny Mac White
If you needed anything- You knew you could call Johnny Mac. There is not a thing he wouldn’t do for friends, family, or strangers alike. If you ever messed up you knew he’d be there to pick up the pieces…
May I Walk with You? COMMANDMENT NUMBER III
“Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.” One doesn’t have to look far torecognize that some of American culture no longer practices keeping Sunday as a day for God, family, and rest. In the past things were different. Many remember…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: You can sure tell it is October in an election year
I’ll bet you thought I was going to write about fall color… well not quite yet, although it is getting a little more colorful out there.Surprisingly the fall color level is just about the same here as it is up…
Folks celebrate history on Old Fashion Day
By David Hutchinson The Clare County Historical Society held its annual Old Fashion Day celebration at the History Park on Saturday, September 28. It was estimated that over 200 people visited the park, five miles north and one mile east…
Dog Park coming to Hayes Township
By Genine Hopkins Bob Dodson has taken his role as the new Director at the Clare County Animal Shelter and hit the road running. Currently, he is helping coordinate the construction of a dog park next to the Animal Shelter…
Suspicious death still under investigation
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The Clare County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation September 3rd into a “suspicious death” near the 10,000 block of East Forrest Road in Franklin Township, a release this week said.What has not been released is any details…
Mike’s Musings: National debt crisis- here’s one lawmakers solution
Readers of this column know I have been an avid proponent of balancing the federal budget. Our leaders simply refuse to turn off the money spending spigot, i.e., one has to only listen to the two presidential candidates and their…
Mike’s Musings: The day Santa was booed
I would like to thank the dozens of readers that commented on my Bicycle Hippie finds sobriety column from last week. It certainly was a change of pace from my ranting and raving about government overreach, so much so I’m…
Farwell football falls to Beaverton 10-48
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – “Some huge mistakes in the 2nd quarter led to the game getting away from us,” Farwell coach Travis Waddell said after his team’s Friday 48-10 loss to Beaverton.Beaverton scored first on a QB run that…
Obituary: Michael Allyn Joyce
It is with great sorrow and sadness that our family announce the passing of Michael Allyn Joyce; husband, dad, brother, uncle, papa and friend. At the age of 83, Michael passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 with his wife…
Obituary: Gregory G. Smith
Gregory G. Smith, age 47 of Mt. Pleasant tragically left us on September 13, 2024. Greg was born on September 4, 1977 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of George and Sandra Smith. He was raised in Farwell, MI and…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Forever Summer?
I’m afraid not, but sometimes you get your wish, or at least a bit of it.I was wishing for a longer summer season because it seems like this year’s had just arrived and was already over.Well, it seems that my…
