Kamyszek focusing on strong senior campaign
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Dominic Kamyszek has been working for Clare’s golf team during the summer too have a strong season next spring.This was his first season of varsity golf for the Pioneers. He was averaging around a 96.“I’m…
May I Walk with You? AFRAID AND BETRAYED
At one time or other in our lives we feel that we have been afraid and betrayed. In those times it is hard to think that God would allow such a thing. Yet, our faith tells us that even if…
Old 27 Motor Tour returns to Clare
By Christopher Johnson Rapidly approaching is the return of one of the area’s most popular car shows. On August 20th, the much-awaited Old 27 Car Show will be rolling into Clare for another annual exhibition throughout the downtown area.The show…
Volunteers restore honor to forgotten Civil War veterans
Thanks to the dedication of two local historians and volunteers, dozens of Civil War veterans are finally receiving the recognition they earned more than 100 years ago.C. Zill and Sid Woods, representing Osceola and Lake Counties, recently completed the installation…
County changes healthcare provider to save money
By Genine Hopkins Clare County’s Board of Commissioners (BOC) held a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 5th, to discuss and choose the healthcare insurance provider for county employees. At issue was the 32% increase in the then current insurance provider,…
Sheriff searches fairgoers, looking for rodeo suspects
By Genine Hopkins As the Clare County Fair came to a close late in the evening on Saturday, August 8th, those leaving the fair were stopped for a search by Clare County Sheriff Department Deputies. Confused patrons leaving the fairgrounds…
Mike’s Musings: The Unsung Heroes of Michigan Elections
Every Election Day, millions of Americans walk into their local polling place, show their identification, receive a ballot, make their choices and go about their day.For most of us, the entire process takes only a few minutes.What we don’t often…
Clare County Fair heads into final two days with auctions, rodeos and midway fun
The 143rd Clare County Fair will head into its final two days Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7–8, with livestock auctions, midway attractions, free entertainment and two nights of rodeo action.The fair, held at the Clare County Fairgrounds at 418 Fairlane…
May I Walk with You? DID YOU KNOW?
Next month, September 19th, Bishop Gruss of the Diocese of Saginaw will be having Catholics at mass, at the White Barn on Leaton Rd. at 11:00 am. How strange to be celebrating mass at a wedding venue in the countryside?…
Turn out high for Michigan Primary
By Genine Hopkins Turn out for the Michigan Mid Term Primary broke a new record for August primaries, with approximately 2.5 million ballots cast. Indeed the local, Clare County precincts were also busier than usual for an August Primary, keeping…
Harrison school operating millage rejected by voters- only issue in Clare County to be voted down
Voters in the Harrison Community Schools district rejected the renewal of the district’s non-homestead operating millage during Tuesday’s primary election, placing a substantial portion of the district’s future operating revenue in question.According to unofficial election-night totals, 1,524 voters opposed the…
Clare golfer enjoys state qualification
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE —Bryce Wieferich has been focusing on his summer on getting ready as a golfing senior for Clare.Wieferich is coming off an impressive junior season when he qualified for the state finals.He has played the sport 12…
Mike’s Musings: Flock Cameras Come at Too High a Price
Public safety is important. Police officers should have modern tools to find stolen vehicles, locate dangerous suspects and respond quickly when a serious crime has been committed. But public safety should not become a blank check allowing the government—or a…
Bell has strong senior softball season
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Evalynne Bell had a solid two-year varsity softball career for Farwell and closed it on a strong note as a senior.Last year “was definitely a new experience,” she said. “I played left field which I…
May I Walk with You? FAMILY REUNIONS
Summertime is for family reunions. The ones I go to have so many people in attendance that sometimes you don’t know everyone. There is an old joke that a wife told her husband about how inappropriate his Uncle Dan was.…
Mike’s Musings: Homelessness Is Not Just a Big-City Problem
When most people think about homelessness, they picture the sidewalks of Detroit, Chicago or Los Angeles. But homelessness is no longer confined to America’s largest cities. It is increasingly visible in smaller Michigan communities, including Three Rivers and Jackson.The problem…
County says Surrey clerk’s recall petition is valid, Bradbury contests in court
By Christopher Johnson A proposed recall effort against Surrey Township Clerk Glenna Bradbury is awaiting a decision in circuit court after the Clare County Election Commission approved one of three recall language petitions filed against her.According to Clare County Clerk…
Harrison man allegedly drives over man three times following argument
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that a man had been struck by a vehicle on County Farm Street near Park Street in the City of Harrison.…
Brown finishes steady baseball career for Eagles
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Walker Brown had a solid senior season for Farwell baseball in his third varsity campaign.Going to the varsity level early on was a challenge, Brown noted.“This year, I felt comfortable early on,” he said.Brown played…
May I Walk with You? HEAT AND SMOKE
I was expecting the heat we’ve been recently experiencing, but I was taken by surprise on Wednesday when I saw the haze. Sometimes we get hazy skies in the early morning or late evening and my guess is that it…
