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…
Marion softball lose heartbreaker in district championships
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion softball team had a late lead against Mesick in the two’s Division 4 district championship game on Friday. The Lady Eagles, who were the visiting team on their home field, gave up two late…
Obituary: Marion Eva Drake
Marion Eva Drake, age 99, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by her children. She was born in Rock Lick, Kentucky on November 13, 1922 to Albert and Hattie (Deaton) Crawford. She…
Obituary: Roland C. Andreas
Roland C. Andreas, age 97 of Lake, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at MyMichigan Health in Midland. Roland was born the son of the late Merle and Thelma (Reed) Andreas on June 8, 1924 in Ann Arbor. He was…
Obituary: Helen Mowl
Helen Mowl Age 89 of Farwell formerly of Owosso passed away at her home Friday, November 26, 2021 with her family at her side.Helen was born January 14, 1932 at home in New Haven Township, to Jerome and Laura (Hartman)…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Summer is here…watch out for those wild babies
With the arrival of June, it’s time to look out for those wild babies again.With warm weather back, we might see babies along the roads, in the woods and fields and even in our yards at times. They are so…
Faces in the Crowd: Jon Stahl
Jon Stahl, a 2019 Marion graduate, had initially thought that he might become a math teacher. But after a college visit to Mid-Michigan Community College, he changed course.He went into HVAC, earned his certifications, and hit the ground running. First…
Cochran selected as new Osceola County Clerk
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Tracey Cochran has been appointed the new clerk for Osceola County.County commissioner Roger Elkins of Evart confirmed the appointment which was made by the two circuit court judges.Cochran has been the deputy clerk. She will…
Osceola delays economic development for election outcome
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, voted to not move forward with economic development until after the August Primary.“There was some concerns that we have some millages coming up and those didn’t pass we’ll probably…
