Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Holiday’s over — time to make summer memories
We had some fun over the weekend enjoying a beautiful Fourth of July at Brooks Lake in Newaygo and celebrating my brother Jim’s 90th birthday.Like the song, Jim was “born on the 4th of July” and, naturally is a pretty…
Faces in the Crowd: Lindsay Sandelius
Lindsay Sandelius, a 2009 Pine River graduate, initially went to school to become a physical therapist’s assistant.However, while doing her clinicals, she quickly realized that wasn’t the career for her. She was meant to be a teacher. So she switched…
Osceola commissioners approve part-time assistant
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted at Tuesday’s meeting to approve the part-time Coordinator’s assistant to work up to 29 hours a week as designated by the coordinator, Tim Ladd.“It previously had been for…
Marion woman receives 4 to 20 for meth conviction
By John RaffelCorrespondent EVART – Osceola County prosecuting attorney Tony Badovinac reported on July 1, Isaac Wilkinson, 20 years old of Evart Michigan was sentenced to 18.75 years to 50 years for his unprovoked assault on a 3-year old child…
We can’t ignore Fentanyl any longer
Made in China, transported by Mexico, fentanyl has risen to the top of the opioid chain as the leading cause of drug deaths in America. Unfortunately our leaders seem to be consumed with other situations, ie Covid and war, so…
Obituary: Robert Harold Beacom
Robert Harold “Bob” Beacom, 92, of Clare, died June 26, 2022, at Pioneer Golden Estates. Bob was born to Harold and Ruth (Clegg) Beacom on October 13, 1929, in Pickford, in the U.P. He was very proud of his hometown…
Obituary: Juanita Irene Wilson
Juanita Irene Wilson, age 91, of Marion and formerly of Marshall, passed away on June 26, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Marshall. Juanita was born on May 28, 1931 to Charles B. and Thelma E. (Willoughby) Emerson…
Obituary: Annette Judy Curns
Annette Judy Curns age 79 of Harrison passed away Sunday, June 27, 2022, at MyMichigan Health, Midland, Michigan. Annette was born January 7, 1943, in Frost Township, Clare County, Michigan, the daughter of Myles R. and Irene (Blain) Henry. Judy…
Obituary: Scott Alan Murton
Scott Alan Murton, 66, of Decatur, Michigan, passed away Sunday June 26, 2022 at his home.He was born September 22, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Curtis Murton and M. Jane (Bicknell) Murton.Scott enjoyed spending his younger years traveling…
Obituary: Ronald Thomas Shilling
Ronald Thomas Shilling passed away June 23, 2022, at his home in Weidman. Born July 30, 1941, he was the son of Thomas & Marguerite (Martin) Shilling. Ron married the love of his life, his partner in crime and best friend Barbara…
Summerfest was a hit in Clare
Clare Chamber Director Dave Coker posted, “We are wrapping up all the detail on an amazing Summerfest! We were able to give away several hundred free ice cream cones, Our Community After Hours at the Doherty House had perfect weather…
No fireworks in Clare this year, but Harrison has them
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Due to a shipping issue, Clare did not have a fireworks display as part of the Summerfest celebration this year, but those who love to watch the annual display in the sky for the Fourth of July…
Drunk crashes through barricades in downtown Clare
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent An inebriated Cincinnati man crashed his northbound Denali into a 2,500-pound cement barricade blocking the downtown Clare area around 4:35 a.m. Saturday and pushed the barricade about a block through signs rerouting traffic, tents and other things…
Postcard from the Pines: Have a Lake George Kind of 4th
It’s the 4th of July in the Great North! Light your sparklers and make some S’mores! This is summer as good as it gets here in Marion, Michigan. Of course, the best is yet to come when we celebrate Marion’s…
Faces in the Crowd: Krissta Major
Family and Family Dollar.That sums up a big part of Krissta Major’s life. As Assistant Manager of Marion’s Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store, Krissta enjoys working with a great group of coworkers. She also enjoys helping locals shop for great bargains.After…
Council to contribute funds for Fair electric poles
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Village Council, at its meeting earlier this month, voted to pay the Marion Fair Board $850 for one-third of the cost of replacing the electric poles with boxes.The board was told the board…
Marion Schools to hire fulltime liaison officer
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Board of Education voted to hire a full time liaison officer at the school board meeting last Tuesday (June 28).“This officer will be a deputy from Osceola County,” superintendent Danyel Prielipp said. “The school…
Missaukee divvies out ARPA funds
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – The Missaukee County American Rescue Plan (ARPA) committee met on Tuesday to discuss the distribution of ARPA funds. Jennifer Burkholder, Merritt Community Development Association, wanted to adjust their request to $8,000 which more accurately…
Mike’s Musings: Lincoln never gave up, prevailed
By Mike WilcoxPublisherPerseverance is one of the most important quality traits. Too many of us give up at the slightest resistance and fail to accomplish our goals in life.One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is an example of persevering…
Five from area on Yellow Ribbon honor flight
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Three area Vietnam Veterans, Richard Ellis and Victoria Ellis of Clare [and her Guardian] and Ray Aldrich of Evart [and his Guardian] were all part of the first in the nation to take part in an all-Vietnam…
