Clare County Review

Obituary: Louise (Melnek) Weldon

Obituary: Louise (Melnek) Weldon

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

Louise (Melnek) Weldon, age 88, of Clare, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home.  She was born the daughter of Harold and Sadie (Penrose) Clute on March 20. 1934, near Clare.  Louise attended school in Beaverton and Clare and…

Obituary: Norris E. Wilson

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

Norris E. Wilson – Age 83 of Lake, MI was reunited with his son, Kyle, on May 19, 2022. Norris was born to parents Robert Henry Carl and Hulda (Reynolds) Wilson in Surrey Township on March 8, 1939. Norris graduated…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: June arrives Wednesday!

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: June arrives Wednesday!

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20224 min read

I dream about this time of year on those long, dark cold days in February.Trouble is when it finally arrives, it only lasts a little while, but then you have to make the most of it when it arrives.We headed…

Faces in the Crowd: Cody Rozeveld

Faces in the Crowd: Cody Rozeveld

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20227 min read

Oh, the places you’ll go.Dr. Seuss said it best: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”Cody Rozeveld, a 2012 NMC graduate, chose a career in cancer…

Eccles hired to lead county parks

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A change has taken place in the directorship of the Osceola County Parks Department.Carl Baumgras has left as director and the department’s new director is Lyndsey Eccles. The 2022 camping season begins on May 6…

Middle Branch announces tire collection days

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20221 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Middle Branch Township office has announced hours for the 2022 annual tire collection:The days and hours are: Thursday, June 9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, June 10 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday…

Osceola board recognizes first responders

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last week, voted to approve acknowledgement and use of the county logo to recognize the first responders by providing certificates for a recent lifesaving award.The commissioners…

Suspend gas tax for price relief

Suspend gas tax for price relief

Editorial StaffMay 25, 20223 min read

By Mike WilcoxPublisherThe price for a gallon of gasoline has gotten out of hand. In the last two weeks it has risen by more than $1 for both gasoline and propane. Economists and others in the know claim the increases…

Harrison drag races promote county airport

Harrison drag races promote county airport

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20222 min read

By Patricia FerrellCorrespondent Dirt Dash Extreme Sport races were held Sunday at the Clare County Airport in Harrison, with the help of many community volunteers.While the event initially started at one o’clock, it really sped up about 1:45 p.m. with…

McCown finds bottle that pre-dates Clare

McCown finds bottle that pre-dates Clare

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20223 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Sometimes little pieces of our history can be found buried in the ground in the most unlikely places. It just takes a dedicated treasure seeker to unearth them.In Clare that person is Matt McCown.When asked where he…

Clare applies for USDA grants for police, fire departments

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20223 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The Clare City Commission gave the go-ahead to submit application for two United States Department of Agriculture grants at Monday’s meeting, one for approximately $62,431 to fund 75 percent of the cost of a new police vehicle…

Obituary: Nancy Pearl Hatfield

Obituary: Nancy Pearl Hatfield

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20223 min read

Nancy Pearl Hatfield, of Cadillac, passed away on Friday, 13 2022 in her home surrounded by her children at her bedside. She was 81. Nancy was born on April 22nd, 1941 in Pontiac, Michigan to Cecil and Dorothy Kenyon. She entered…

Postcard from the Pines: Old Friends and More Library Noise

Postcard from the Pines: Old Friends and More Library Noise

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20224 min read

Last week I had the opportunity to visit with an old friend. I mean a really long-time ago friend and one I have not seen in years. Our friendship goes back, first to the Methodist Sunday School, and then as…

NMC soccer remains undefeated with two wins

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20222 min read

by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain Northern Michigan Christian girls soccer team added another lopsided Northern Michigan Soccer League win on Tuesday. Playing at Houghton Lake, the Lady Comets were able to return home with a 7-0 victory.“Had to play…

Clare track finishes second, third in own Invite

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20222 min read

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare track and field teams hosted another home invitational on Saturday. The Pioneers welcomed six other teams and were able to have the boys finish second and the girls finished up third.Highlights for the boys…

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Peters

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Peters

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20221 min read

Marion – Robert “Bob” Peters, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was 81.Bob is survived by his sister, Wilma Gibbs of Clare; his son, Mark McConnell of Texas; daughter,…

Obituary: Sherril Dian Smith

Obituary: Sherril Dian Smith

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20222 min read

Sherril Dian Smith – Age 74 of Farwell, passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland on Friday, May 13th, 2022. Sherril was born to parents Nathaniel and Lucille (Dorman) Aaron on August 13, 1947, in Sipsey, AL. Following high…

Obituary: Anna Katherine Miller

Obituary: Anna Katherine Miller

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20223 min read

Anna “Kay” Katherine Miller, beloved wife of 56 years to the late Richard Charles Miller, mother, and grandmother passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 78. She was born the eldest daughter of nine children to…

Obituary: Edward “Dexter” Hubel

Obituary: Edward “Dexter” Hubel

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20223 min read

On May 16, 2022 Edward “Dexter” Hubel passed away peacefully on his farm in Clare, Michigan. He lived an adventurous 84 years. Dexter is survived by his wife Judy Hubel; his children Becky Gibbs (Tom), Connie Miller (John), and Edward…

Obituary: Ronald L. Merritt

Editorial StaffMay 20, 20221 min read

Ronald L. Merritt of Lake Station, Michigan passed away May 12, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Olivet Michigan on June 10, 1938 to the late Donald J. Merritt and the late Beatrice M. Field. He enjoyed camping,…

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