
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Schaar
Dorothy Mae Schaar – Age 99 of Coleman, passed away at Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born to parents James and Alice (Davis) Joslin on June 17, 1923, in Sheridan Twp. in Clare…
Obituary: Robert “Bob” F. Taylor, Sr
Robert “Bob” F. Taylor, Sr., age 71 of Clare, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at home. Bob was born the son of Frank and Mary (Murphy) Taylor on August 12, 1950 in Auburn. He was united in…
Obituary: Jerry C. Carpenter
Jerry C. Carpenter; age 76 of Lake passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 peacefully at his home. Jerry was born March 6, 1946 the son of Norman and Jessie (Bailey) Carpenter. He was a country boy, a fisherman, a hunter,…
Obituary: Daniel Dysinger Sr
Daniel Dysinger Sr. 88 of rural Clare passed away July 5, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. Dan was born on October 9, 1933, to Leon S. and Helen I. (Williams) Dysinger in rural Clare. Dan is survived by brothers…
Obituary: Sandra Jean Fritz
Sandra Jean Fritz, age 81 of Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 4, 2022, surrounded by her family. On July 29, 1940, Sandra was born the daughter of Lewis and Myrtle (Green) Cooley in Waterloo, NY. She was…
Obituary: Donna Rae Robinson Geyer
Donna Rae Robinson Geyer a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on July 3, 2022 with her family by her side.Donna was born in Evart, Michigan on May 24, 1939, the daughter of the late Clarence and…
Obituary: Patricia Ann “Millie” Stork
Patricia Ann “Millie” Stork, age 74, of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. She was born the daughter of Woodrow and Helen G. (Lucas) Millspaugh on Feb. 11, 1948, in Goodrich…
Postcard from the Pines: Thanks for the Memories
Twenty years ago I was given a wonderful, thoughtful hand-crafted gift from a good friend, a sister member of the Ever Ready Club and faithful reader of the Postcard. It required a good deal of work and planning and even…
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…





PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 ALLEGAN COUNTY PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allegan will hold a budget hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for all interested citizens to comment and discuss the proposed budget.
The hearing will take place at 7:00 PM in the Board Room, County Services Building, 3283–122nd Avenue, Allegan, Michigan, to discuss the proposed budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The public may also participate in the meeting/public hearing by calling 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 891 6032 7098, and Meeting Password 471420. For other options connecting to the meeting, please visit the meeting calendar website at www.allegancounty.org or contact the County Administrator’s Office.
The proposed budget may be examined online at www.allegancounty.org under News Media Room or on weekdays at the Office of the Allegan County Administrator (address below), between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and/or oral comments.
County will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon one (1) week notice. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the following in writing or by telephone:
Robert J. Sarro,
County Administrator,
3283 – 122nd Avenue,
Allegan, Michigan, 49010
269-673-0239