Clare County Review

CROWNED: Two girls from Clare return to a royal welcome

CROWNED: Two girls from Clare return to a royal welcome

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20257 min read

By Christopher Johnson If there are two people in Clare who need little introduction right now, it’s Eliy Simmer and Sabrina Chinavare. Both returned recently from Port Huron, where the Miss Michigan and Miss Michigan Teen USA pageants were held.…

Cops & Doughnuts voted tenth most beloved business in the U.S.

Cops & Doughnuts voted tenth most beloved business in the U.S.

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20256 min read

By Christopher Johnson This month, Cops & Doughnuts earned a spot at number ten in MarketBeat’s survey of the “Top 220 Most Beloved Local Businesses Across the U.S.” The ranking, drawn from a poll of 3,004 businesses—many of them iconic…

Mass resignations hit Redding Township Board

Mass resignations hit Redding Township Board

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20253 min read

By Genine Hopkins Redding Township’s Board of Trustees has experienced numerous hurdles since just before the recall election several years ago, something that has continued and at times, gotten worse, since that recall purged many members. At the regular Redding…

Clare volleyball team fans to Ludington

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20254 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Ludington handed Clare a close 26-24, 25-23 nonleague setback to open the volleyball season on Wednesday at Clare.In 2024, Clare varsity volleyball won the Jack PineConference (10-1) for the first time since 2002. Clare also…

Mike’s Musings: Why So Many Michiganders Under 30 Can’t Afford a House

Mike’s Musings: Why So Many Michiganders Under 30 Can’t Afford a House

Editorial StaffAug 20, 20253 min read

The dream of homeownership, once a clear stepping stone into adulthood, now feels like a mirage for many Michiganders under 30. Despite living in a state often touted for its affordability, structural barriers have erased much of the margin that…

Harrison lineman will be key player

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Senior Hunter LaFeve earned all-state honorable mental ion hours for Harrison’s football team and is eager to be on the field for the 2025 season, which starts at LeRoy Pine River on Aug. 28.LaFeve usually…

Old US 27 Motor Tour hits City of Clare August 21st

Old US 27 Motor Tour hits City of Clare August 21st

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

By Genine Hopkins Before heading to Harrison Street Fair on Friday, August 22, the Old US 27 Motor Tour heads to the City of Clare on Thursday, August 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., allowing car enthusiasts to view hundreds…

Harrison Street Fair August 22nd and 23rd

Harrison Street Fair August 22nd and 23rd

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

By Genine Hopkins It’s coming! The 19th Annual Harrison Street Fair is almost upon us and this year looks to be even bigger and better than ever!The ever popular Kid’s Carnival will be returning this year, on Saturday, from 11…

Two Clare women crowned pageant winners

Two Clare women crowned pageant winners

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20251 min read

Clare has recently been represented by two exceptional young women in the Miss Michigan Teen and the Miss Michigan USA, leaving a lasting impression and making outstanding contributions.Eliy Simmer of Clare was crowned Miss Michigan Teen USA 2025. Her success…

May I Walk with You? Knock-Knock

May I Walk with You? Knock-Knock

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

I love knock-knock jokes. Usually they are corny, but usually put a smile on the faces of those to tell them and those they are told to. “Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anita. Anitia who? A needa something to eata.” Everyone…

Mike’s Musings: Michigan’s SNAP Fraud Crisis- fraud running rampant

Mike’s Musings: Michigan’s SNAP Fraud Crisis- fraud running rampant

Editorial StaffAug 13, 20253 min read

Michigan’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — a lifeline for roughly 1.4 million residents — is being chipped away, quite literally, by inadequate technology and sluggish enforcement.In fiscal year 2024, fraud in Michigan’s SNAP program surged by nearly 400%, reaching…

May I Walk with You? Confusion

May I Walk with You? Confusion

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20253 min read

One of the most unsettling things that I have noticed among adult Christian men and women in the great confusion about the Bible, what it teaches, and what the Church teaches.This is not confined to ordinary lay people, but to…

Clare Music and Art Festival returns this weekend

Clare Music and Art Festival returns this weekend

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20254 min read

By Christopher Johnson The Clare County Arts Council is shifting gears with new leadership, bringing exciting artistic experiences to the table. Get ready for the Clare Music and Art Festival’s return to the downtown area on August 9th, celebrating the…

Trio arrested for burglary, twenty guns recovered

Trio arrested for burglary, twenty guns recovered

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20254 min read

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office received a report of a breaking and entering of a residence located in the 5000 block of N. Coolidge Ave located in Hayes Township, Clare County. During this…

Harrison coach confident summer work paid off

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON —Harrison football coach Jamie Lipovsky was able to use 7-on-7 passing camps over the summer to his advantage.“It’s been busy,” Lipovsky said in mid-July as summer football was coming to a close. “We met 15 times…

Mike’s Musings: Why You Matter More Than You Think

Mike’s Musings: Why You Matter More Than You Think

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20254 min read

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, where headlines are filled with division, disaster, and doubt, it’s easy to wonder: What difference can one person really make?The truth? More than you could ever imagine.We are taught to look…

May I Walk with You? Do You Love Me?

May I Walk with You? Do You Love Me?

Editorial StaffAug 1, 20253 min read

In the Gospel of John chapter 21, Jesus is talking with Peter. Jesus simply asks Peter three times, “Peter, do you love me?” Peter’s response, which to me seems rather heart-breaking is, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I…

Small, rural grocers face huge barriers to stay open

Small, rural grocers face huge barriers to stay open

Editorial StaffAug 1, 20257 min read

By Genine Hopkins Over the past several years, Marion has faced what many other rural areas in America has faced: the closing of their independent, local grocery store. Carrow’s in Farwell, Witbeck’s in Clare, and M&J Market in Marion, all…

Amazon distribution center, bowling alley preparations expected for Clare south end

Amazon distribution center, bowling alley preparations expected for Clare south end

Editorial StaffAug 1, 20254 min read

By Christopher Johnson You may have noticed some major construction on the south end of town in recent months. With Dollar Daze now sadly shuttered, the husk that remains is now the placeholder for the new Gateway Lanes entertainment center–confirmed…

Clare golfer displays remarkable improvement

Editorial StaffAug 1, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — It was a fun sophomore golf season at Clare for Kolten Pung.He shot an 88 in the regional tournament for Clare.It was his first year on the varsity.“I think I made the transition (from varsity)…

PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 ALLEGAN COUNTY PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET

The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allegan will hold a budget hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for all interested citizens to comment and discuss the proposed budget.

The hearing will take place at 7:00 PM in the Board Room, County Services Building, 3283–122nd Avenue, Allegan, Michigan, to discuss the proposed budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The public may also participate in the meeting/public hearing by calling 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 891 6032 7098, and Meeting Password 471420. For other options connecting to the meeting, please visit the meeting calendar website at www.allegancounty.org or contact the County Administrator’s Office.

The proposed budget may be examined online at www.allegancounty.org under News Media Room or on weekdays at the Office of the Allegan County Administrator (address below), between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and/or oral comments.

County will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon one (1) week notice. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the following in writing or by telephone:

Robert J. Sarro,
County Administrator,
3283 – 122nd Avenue,
Allegan, Michigan, 49010
269-673-0239