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Saturday is deadline for art sculpture walk entries
Local artist and sculptor Jeff Best is shown with his engineer/conductor that welcomes visitors to the Clare Union Depot. A chicken (rooster) has graced the entrance to the Evening Post for many years By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Artists interested in displaying…
Faces in the Crowd: Brice and Nikki Mosher
From their little piece of heaven, just northwest of Falmouth, Brice and Nikki [Taylor] Mosher run Infinity Microfarm.At Infinity Microfarm, locals can purchase a share of the Mosher’s farm for the season. With each share, families get weekly produce, including…
Osceola to receive coronavirus emergency grant
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Clerk has received a letter from Nancy Becker Bennett, Division Director Grants and Community Services Division, for the Michigan State Police, regarding Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding.The letter from Bennett states;“I am pleased…
COVID cases rise as Omnicron blankets area
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – COVID-19 total case numbers in Osceola County rose to 4,113 cases last week.Death numbers increased to 66.The previous weeks, the numbers were: 3,973 cases and 65 deaths; 3,866 cases and 62 deaths; 3,845 cases and…
MPD asking for help to ID fraud suspect
Surveillance photos show the man suspected of stealing a credit card in mid-November and attempting to use the card at Mt. Pleasant’s Target store.The suspect’s vehicle a grey four-door sedan. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The Mt. Pleasant Police Department is asking…
Grant Twp discusses $249k cost for Kapplinger Road
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent About half of the Grant Township meeting Tuesday evening involved the road projects for the coming year specifically the improvements to Kapplinger Road, which Township Supervisor Dan Dysinger said is “currently way over budget, even without the…
Isabella County man charged with child rape
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Tyler Joseph Martinez, 25, of Chippewa Township in Isabella County, has been charged with four Criminal Sexual Conduct felonies involving a child under 13 years old.Martinez was arraigned Monday on charges of raping a child in 2018…
Local schools recognize board members
For the women and men who serve on boards of education, it’s a tough assignment that bears a solemn responsibility. As with most jobs in education, 2021 was significantly more difficult. January is School Board Recognition Month, and local school…
Recent frigid weather is dangerous for pets
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The American Veterinary Medical Association says, “You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets’ health?”Recently that has…
Woman critical after hit by car
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A pedestrian, identified by witnesses as a woman, was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of M-20 and Nottawa Road around 9 p.m. January 8th. She was last reported in critical condition.The Michigan State Police handled…
Mike’s Musings: My birthday present ends up in a thief’s jaws
Here’s a story that hopefully will provide a chuckle or two.So my birthday is right around the corner, and my son, bless him, had my gift sent by UPS to our home. Unfortunately, we were at the office and couldn’t…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Winter bits and snowflakes
After a much milder than usual December, It looks like Old Man Winter is now here to stay.Except for a couple of days when the mercury oozed up into the 30s, It has been COLD and WINDY out there. Of…
May I Walk With You: Little Things…
Did you know that each honey bee will make about one and a half teaspoons of honey in its lifetime? Did you know that honey bees will fly approximately 50,000 miles and visit about 2,000,000 flowers to make just one…
Letter to the Editor: United Way supports local nonprofit organizations
Dear Editor:Happy New Year! As we all welcome the new year and strive to make improvements in our daily lives in multiple ways, we want to assure you that your United Way is also committed to be the very best…
Letter to the Editor: Guns, used or not, can be a deterrent
Dear Editor:Recent events and an editorial in the CCR have prompted some letters about guns and gun control. The debate shows a great divide between those who feel that we are safer with more guns in the hands of the…
David Brock Allen
David (Dave) Brock Allen, age 89, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 6, 2022, shortly after entering hospice care. David had many attributes, but patience was not one of them. Once he decided it was time…
Jerome Gunther Schwartz
Jerome Gunther Schwartz of Tustin, Michigan fell asleep in Jesus January 7, 2022. Jerry would have turned 90 years old February 4, 2022.As a child he was raised by his grandmother in Germany, where he experienced the horrors of World…
Stephanie Leann Whitaker
Stephanie Leann Whitaker, age 40 of Farwell, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Stephanie was born the daughter Jerry and Kathie (Eichorn) Whitaker on June 25, 1981 in Clare. She had worked in the Food Service…
Lawrence Ray Pence
Lawrence Ray Pence – Age 85 of Lake, MI passed away at his home under hospice care on January 9, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Lawrence (Larry) was born in Warren, MI to parents James and Mary (Runyan) Pence…
Candace Sue Garchow
Candace Sue “Candy” Garchow, Age 75, and lifelong resident of Clare passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family. Candace was born September 26, 1946 in Midland, MI. Candace married her…