Homeowner cleared in home invasion shooting
Editors note:When the Sheriff’s Office was contacted asking why Lighthall was not arrested and taken to jail during the incident Clare City Police responded to at Rosewood Manor, Undersheriff Dwayne Miedzianowski issued the following statement:On 05/05/22 at approximately 2:00 a.m.…
Two from Clare County Lottery Club win $1.2 million jackpot
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A two-member Lottery club in Clare County, who have chosen to remain anonymous, had a huge surprise when their ticket matched all six numbers recently, making them winners of a $1.2 million jackpot for the May 7…
Lauren Graham Sr
Lauren Graham Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022, at his daughter Sherry’s house in Traverse City where he moved last summer to attend Pace North. Per his wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held…
Bruce Edward Jones
Bruce Edward Jones- age 73 of Farwell, passed away on June 6, 2022, at Brian’s House in Essexville, MI. Bruce was born on April 27, 1949, to parents Clifford and Jo (Sowle) Jones in Coldwater Twp. Michigan.Bruce proudly served our…
Dennis R. Brown
Dennis R. Brown, age 68, of Clare, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born the son of the late Donald and Hazel (McCreary) Brown on June 27, 1953, in…
Gerald “Junior” (Jerry) Rouston
Gerald “Junior” (Jerry) Rouston – age 96 of Lake, passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022, at Munson Healthcare Grayling. He was born on May 20, 1926, the son of Gerald S. and Angeline Katharine (Schaefer) Rouston in Detroit, Michigan.…
Violet May Russell-Sober
Violet May Russell-Sober, age 98, of Clare, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Woodland Hospice House. She was born the daughter of James Thomas and Elizabeth (Kullman) Prout on Oct. 6, 1923 in Rosebush. She married Jack H. Russell…
Kathleen M. Anderson
Kathleen M. Anderson, age 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ on June 5, 2022, unexpectedly. Kathleen was born August12, 1956, the daughter of Rollie H. and Ila Anderson. She graduated fromClare High School in 1974.…
Postcard from the Pines: Tea Talk, Iced Please
Well, we asked for it, and we certainly have it. ‘It’ being hot, humid, truly miserable summer weather. And it is just in time for official summer which rolls in at 5:04am on Tuesday, June 21. How can this happen?…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Dad’s special day is here!
Father’s Day is Sunday.It is a day of commemoration and a celebration of “Dad.”It is a day to not only honor your father, but all men who have acted as a father figure in your life – whether as Stepfathers,…
Two Marion crimes keep Osceola Prosecutor busy
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County prosecuting attorney Anthony Badovinac has been very busy in recent weeks.“I am still reviewing police reports on the Pine River hazing activity and Title IV investigation as well as the recent shooting in…
Prielipp named new Marion superintendent
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION –- Marion Board of Education president Alicia Michell said the new superintendent will take over on July 1 to replace Steve Brimmer, who will be retiring from that position.The board recently appointed high school principal Danyel…
My father, my hero
(I wrote this a year 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 hero,…
Soaring gas prices cause budget cuts for Isabella Sheriff
By Pat MaurerGas prices, now over $5.00 a gallon, the highest ever, have caused a cutback in in-person response to non-life-threatening calls at the Isabella County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Michael Main posted the reduced travel for officers on Facebook Tuesday. He…
CGRESD selects Mager as new superintendent
The Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District has a new leader. Tara Mager will come aboard as CGRESD Superintendent on July 1, and she’s eager to get started.At a special meeting of the CGRESD Board of Education Tuesday, board members voted…
Harrison looking at a new hotel
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent “A hotel “has been on the Harrison wish list for a long time,” new Harrison City Manager Justin Cavanaugh recently posted in an email. “We are closer than ever to make that wish a reality.”The city’s wish…
Summerfest plans underway
By Pat MaurerCorrespondentIt’s now only ten days away!Seven days’ worth of events are planned for this year’s Summerfest celebration in Clare. All week long the Consumers Energy Ice Cream Social will be ongoing. Get your ticket at the different events…
Soaring gas prices cause budget cuts for Isabella Sheriff
By Pat MaurerGas prices, now over $5.00 a gallon, the highest ever, have caused a cutback in in-person response to non-life-threatening calls at the Isabella County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Michael Main posted the reduced travel for officers on Facebook Tuesday. He…
Lady Pioneers nudged by Beaverton in district championships
by Ben MurphySports Writer A memorable season for the Clare softball team nearly turned into a district championship. The Lady Pioneers, taking on Beaverton in the Division 3 district championship game at Meridian on Friday, came up painfully short however,…
Postcard from the Pines: Totally Forgotten and almost gone
I had the chance to talk with Doug and Sharon Cutler last week. In the course of our conversation Doug told me that he’s been curious about a certain old, unoccupied (on private property) house west of town. He’s been…
