Obituary: Edward J. Schlafley
Edward J. Schlafley, age 99, of Manistee, passed away Sunday July 31, 2022, at Maple Ridge Manor in Manistee. He was born on December 25, 1922, the son of the late Edward and Eva (Sanders) Schlafley.His wife, Eleanor Fern Schlafley,…
Obituary: Jill Lynne Hochstetler
Jill Lynne Hochstetler-age 79 of Farwell, passed away on Saturday, August 6th, 2022, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot. Jill was born to parents Charles Phillip and Alice Louise (Gee) Hochstetler in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on June 28, 1943. Jill has been…
Obituary: Mary Ellen Beebe Orton
Mary Ellen Beebe Orton, of Detour Village, MI, passed away August 8, 2022 at the age of 74. Mary was born on June 8, 1948 to John and Jeanine Nordquist in Highland Park, MI.Mary married Douglas M. Beebe on October…
Postcard from the Pines: Do you have an Old Fashioned Hangover?
Many Marionites are all in the same boat this week. They are suffering the after effects of Old Fashioned Days. In short, they have a good old-fashioned, Old Fashioned hangover. It comes from the anticipation, preparation and realization of our…
Faces in the Crowd: Paula Nevins
Although Paula Nevins spent much of her life in places like Florida, and Kentucky, Marion has always been her home.As a kid, she vividly remembers riding her bike from store to store and street to street, often winding up at…
Marion contemplates how to spend ARPA funds
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Village Council, at its monthly meeting earlier in August, had discussion on how to spend the $49,977.46 in ARPA funds.Among the discussions was something to plow the sidewalks with. The village will check…
Missaukee budget shows revenues $80k above expenses
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – Administrator Liz Vogel reviewed the fiscal year proposed budget for 2022-23 at the Missaukee County finance committee meeting last week.She also presented third quarter budget amendments for fiscal year 2022 and said the net…
Osceola gas prices inching downward
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Gas prices in Osceola County are averaging slightly above $4 per gallon according to figures released on Thursday by Triple A.While the national average is $3.99 per gallon as of Thursday, Michigan’s average is at…
Law enforcement, family, friends gather to put Nichole to rest
By Steve LandonCorrespondent Heaven gained a beautiful new resident last week when Nichole Shuff of Farwell entered the pearly gates following an amazing life of achievement, love and adventure . On Friday morning August 5, family, friends and law enforcement officials from…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces-Good times/bad news all on the same weekend
A trip to Gun Lake, complete with leisurely pontoon rides, the annual Maurer Reunion, and two of my family members being hospitalized made for a wonderful beginning and a scary ending to our weekend visiting Jack’s family.Every year on the…
Mike’s Musings-Why the difference in American, European foods?
In America, many of us suffer from a variety of illnesses and medical conditions. Many more of us are overweight and feed on a diet that includes too much junk food and cola. It is a shame that many of…
Postcard from the Pines: It Takes a Village of Working Women
Working women and women in business are nothing new to this neck of the woods. They are a necessity everywhere and especially if you are part of a community like ours. Every woman who has called this place home was…
Obituary: Nichole Marie Shuff
Nichole Marie Shuff – Age 33 of Farwell passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, four days after a tragic accident occurred while she was serving as a deputy with the Clare County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Division. Nichole was born…
Obituary: Paula Harvey
Paula Harvey, 60, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw. She was born on December 3, 1961, the daughter of Amos and Helen Emert in Utica. She was united in marriage to Bruce Harvey…
Obituary: Genevieve Catherine Moser
Genevieve “Jennie” Catherine Moser, age 100 of Clare, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. Jennie was born the daughter of the late John and Zophia (Planka) Lyson on May 17, 1922 in Detroit.If…
Obituary: Margie Emmons
On Monday, July 25, 2022, Margie Emmons, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion. Margie was born November 20, 1929 to William and Sarah (Flewelling) Lee in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated with the class of 1948, from Everett…
Obituary: Larry Bruce Colberg
Larry Bruce Colberg, or Marion Michigan passed away September 22, 2021 at Munson Hospital in Travers City after a battle with heart disease.Larry was born on October 30, 1947 to Fred and Beulah (Holland) Colberg in Evart, Michigan. Larry was…
Obituary: Timothy Michael Nevins
Timothy Michael Nevins of Winter Haven FL passed away on January 1, 2022 at a skilled nursing facility in Tampa, FL after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.Tim was born on June 29, 1959 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac, MI…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: August arrives…now summer is winding down again
August is here.Hard to believe that the summer season is two-thirds over already.The Clare County Fair is over for another year. A really great turn out when we were there on Monday evening, loads of great rides but a really…
Mike’s Musings: Big Oil… Soaking our Savings
Those of us who use more than a tank of gas on a weekly basis, have felt the doubling of gas prices in our pocketbook. What use to be a $40 fill-up is now $80 and if you own a…
