Gas prices sky high in Osceola, Missaukee
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Gas prices continue to soar locally according to Triple AAs of May 19, the AAA national average was $4.589 per gallon while the state average was $4.579.As of that same day, average gas prices per…
Orvis faces felony charges in Marion shooting
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Mount Pleasant State Police Post announced in a press release that on Sunday, around 6:45 p.m. it responded to a shooting report on Main Street in the village of Marion.According to published reports, Gabriel…
Winchester arrested when meth found in vehicle
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Michigan State Police post out of Cadillac investigated an incident earlier this month which involved two residents from Osceola County.The report indicates a trooper stopped a vehicle on Wright Street near Leeson Street for…
Three people I consider heroes
Elon Musk, Robert Kennedy Junior and Franklin Graham are three people I admire the most. Each is of a different political persuasion. Each has a different mission in life. But all three are doing the best they can to make…
Reception opens Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent By Tuesday, ten sculptures were in place and ready for viewing on the streets of downtown Clare.A room full of art lovers, artists, committee members and more attended a special reception at the Doherty Hotel Tuesday evening…
Clare home invasion suspect named
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The suspect in a Clare home invasion that was fatally shot May 5th by the homeowner has been named.A release from Clare Police Chief Dave Saad the man was identified as Kevin Michael Lightall, 48 of Clare.In…
Postcard from the Pines: Do you remember the Noon Whistle?
It’s time for some more nostalgia. This one is not a person or a popular event or place, yet the mention of it can bring a smile, a nod, and memories. Do you remember the noon whistle? Signaling the noon…
Obituary: Myrna Mae Smith
Myrna Mae Smith, age 83 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Americana assisted living facility of Clare. On June 8, 1938, Myrna was born to parents Ernest H. and Eathel G. (Carncross) Penrose in Mt.…
Obituary: Woodbridge Junior Woodman
Woodbridge Junior Woodman, age 84, of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 09, 2022. Funeral services for Woodbridge will be held on Friday May 13, 2022, at Stocking Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with pastor Ron Callen with Community…
Obituary: Elisabeth D. Boxx
Elisabeth D. Boxx, age 70 of Farwell, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Elisabeth was born the daughter of the late Robert R. and Bonnie (Braudt) Winner on May 17, 1951 in Wuerzburg,…
Obituary: Rosellen Cathy Jacobs
Rosellen Cathy Jacobs – Age 74 of Lake, passed away at her home under hospice care on the morning of Monday, May 9, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Rosellen was born to parents Leo and Daisy (Roberts)…
Clare track scores victories at double dual
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare track and field teams were at home for a Jack Pine Conference double dual on Wednesday. The Pioneers took on Shepherd and Gladwin.The boys team had Matthew Harton place third in the 100 meter…
Marion baseball sweeps, still atop league standings
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion baseball team was able to pick up two more West Michigan ‘D’ League wins on Thursday, May 5. The Eagles were hosting Mason County Eastern and picked up 5-3 and 10-3 victories.In game one,…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: All about May days
Why is it that warmer weather makes the clock go faster? In February, the days always seem twice as long.It just doesn’t seem fair that January, February and March seem to last for six months while May, June and July…
Faces in the Crowd: Jed Avery
For the last 19 years, Jed Avery has served Osceola County as a police officer. After starting his career with the Evart Police Department in 2003, he became a sheriff’s deputy with the county in 2004, starting out as a…
Marion graduation set for May 27
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Important dates for Marion High School Seniors has been set for upcoming days, the district announced:Seniors last day of school: Friday, May 20. Cap and gown pickup, Friday, May 20, when senior sign out packets…
Several offices to move from Osceola County Courthouse
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Building, Safety and Grounds committee had discussion at a recent meeting on where to move the current offices from the Courthouse.It was decided the Administration offices would go to the church property.…
Disinformation board needs to be scrapped
Say what?I was aghast when I heard President Biden had created the “Disinformation Government Board” in an effort to combat what he and his minions think is “disinformation.”Like most Americans, I believe free speech is a God-given right protected by…
Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk opens Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Once known to travelers as “The Gateway to the North,” Clare has become a great destination as well for visitors to the center of the state with celebrations, festivals and great events throughout the Clare County area.Now…
Fertilizer truck overturns- stinky clean-up
When a tanker truck overturns, and leaks out on the road and surrounding area, cleanup can be a nightmare, as officials discovered when it happened last Thursday afternoon. What made things especially difficult, however was what the tanker was hauling…
