Mike’s Musings: Nothing new about college students protesting
What goes around, always comes around again.I remember the early 1970’s when college students as well as others took to the streets of campuses and cities to protest what they thought was an unjust Viet Nam War. It was a…
McBain NMC blanks Brethren, wins Comet Cup
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Northern Michigan Christian’s soccer team on Monday beat Brethren 8-0 Jada VanNoord had five goals and assist.Kylee Winkle had two goals and three assists.Sofia Hernandez had one goal and one assist. Lydia Sprague had two assists. Harper…
Clare track girls tie for fifth
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Clare’s girls track team competed in the Chippewa Hills Invitational on Saturday and coach Kyle McKown was happy with what he saw from his team.Clare tied for fifth place with Hart and was a half-point…
Mike’s Musings: Ugh, more roundabouts coming your way
I’m not a fan of roundabouts. I know they are all the rage in road construction at this point, but I’m not sure they help in alleviating traffic congestion.More importantly, the latest round of round-a-bouts in some of our circulation…
Postcard from the Pines: Spring fever, it’s catching
Wednesday is here – deadline day – and once again I am sitting here staring at the darn computer screen. As usual, I couldn’t think of a thing to write about this week, but sometimes when I start typing…Part of…
May I Walk With You? CAFETERIA CHRISTIANS
Recently the in the news I heard the term “cafeteria Catholic” used in reference to a politician who while claiming to be a good Catholic man, supports abortion, which the Catholic Church is overwhelmingly against. The person making the comment…
Postcard from the Pines: The Grocery Game
It’s time, with the hopefully temporary closing of the one grocery store left in our town, to recount the basic story of grocery stores in Marion, Michigan. At one time, we had three grocery stores and several more businesses that…
Obituary: Pearl “Aunt Pearl” Maude Hubble
We will gather to celebrate the homegoing of a truly remarkable soul, Pearl “Aunt Pearl” Maude Hubble, who was called to her eternal rest on the 13th of April, 2024. Born on the 24th of June, 1938, in the quaint…
5K Freedom Run/Walk next Saturday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A website about the annual 5K Freedom Run/Walk says, “Gear up for an electrifying experience at the 13th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk, where each stride celebrates the valiant heart of Spc. Robert Friese and the selfless sacrifice…
Grant Twp reviews budget, approves road contract
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In his notes about the Grant Township meeting April 9th, Supervisor Dan Dysinger Jr. said, There was only a brief discussion regarding the budget which was adopted in March. It is the largest budget ever for Grant…
Clare City Commission approves oversight for airport project
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Commissioners approved engineering and construction oversight by Mead & Hunt for construction of PAPI (Airport Pilot Approach Path Indicator) lights at the Clare Municipal Airport.The City’s current airport improvement project includes replacement and installation of…
Marion Village Market closure stuns residents
By Genine Hopkins The sudden closure of the Marion Village Market this past Sunday, April 14, at 9 p.m. stunned residents who for months, had heard rumors of the grocery store being purchased by Roger’s in Lake. Rumors floated since…
Faces in the Crowd: Michigan State Police F/Lt. Travis House, Cadillac Post
Marion Press: Would you tell us about your background where you were born, where you were raised, and your education? First Lieutenant Travis House: I was born in Cadillac, raised in this area, went to Mesick Schools, and graduated from Mesick…
Mike’s Musings: My childhood playground destroyed by Ian
It was with great sadness that I viewed the videos and photos of the destruction to Fort Myers Beach caused by Hurricane Ian. I had spent many days of my youth and young adulthood enjoying the weather and beaches of…
Postcard from the Pines: September songs…
Friday is the last day of September. The month has gone by at warp speed, as they all seem to, that is unless you’re a ten year old. Let me put it this way; it is roughly three months until…
Clare celebrates Homecoming
Clare’s 2022 Homecoming King and Queen were named during halftime of the game Friday evening. They are Homecoming King James Knibbs and Homecoming Queen Bella Smylie.Courtesy photo
Family Night Out set for Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Special events will be going on all over Clare next Tuesday, October 4th, from 3 to 7 pm when the Clare Chamber, local sponsors, businesses, and organizations all over the community join together to present the second…
Whitmer elevates Hovey to Clare Circuit Court bench
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Attorney Tara S. Hovey, a partner at Dreyer, Hovey & Post LLP has been appointed to fill the vacancy left by the death last May of 55th Circuit Court Judge Thomas Evans.Hovey will fill a portion of…
Farwell football crushes Baldwin, 70-30.
by Ben MurphySports Writer It was somewhat close at the half. By the end however, it was another convincing victory for the Farwell 8-man football team on Friday. The 13th ranked Eagles were playing at Baldwin and led just 38-24…
McBain blows 30-point lead
by Ben MurphySports Writer Up 30-0 at the half, the McBain football team seemed to be in good position to take down rival Lake City Friday. The visiting Trojans stormed back in stunning fashion in the second half however, handing…
