By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Missaukee County Board of Commissioners finance committee was set to meet this week and was ready to review several financial requests.The county has been approached by Consumers Energy to upgrade the lighting in the…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Sitting in first place in the Jack Pine Conference, the Clare boys basketball team wasn’t about to have a letdown at Clare County rival Harrison on Thursday. Instead quite the opposite happened, as the Pioneers had…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion girls basketball team played at Mesick in a key West Michigan ‘D’ League game Monday. The Lady Eagles weren’t able to get much going during the night though, falling 39-25.“We started slow and never…

by Ben MurphySports Writer It may still only be January, but Tuesday’s 57-51 win at Lake City was certainly a big one for the McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team. With the win the Comets sit in sole possession…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had their defense do their part in their road Jack Pine Conference game at Meridian on Friday. The Lady Eagles’ offense was never able to get untracked though, resulting in a…

by Ben MurphySports Writer Farwell had hoped to pull off an upset over visiting Meridian on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Eagles were unable to make a serious run at the Mustangs though, dropping the Jack Pine Conference boys basketball game,…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain girls basketball team left conference play to take on host Shepherd Monday night. The results were the same though, as the Lady Ramblers kept their perfect record intact with a convincing 69-32 victory.It was…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain Northern Michigan Christian girls basketball team was able to have their way with host Evart on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Lady Comets downed the Lady Wildcats 50-33 in Highland Conference play.NMC played to an…

by Ben MurphySports Writer They continue to get closer to the outcome they want, but the McBain boys basketball team is still searching for their first win of the season; this after a narrow 39-38 setback at Pine River Friday…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare wrestling team opened up the Jack Pine Conference portion of their schedule on Tuesday, at Gladwin. The Pioneers were able to pick up two wins, taking down Farwell 78-0 and Gladwin 47-32.Clare has a…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Coleman boys basketball team snapped a four game losing streak Monday night. The Comets, playing at Merrill in a Mid-State Activities Conference game, were able to pick up a 65-50 victory.“Great team win, we dominated…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Coleman girls basketball team was able to put themselves right in the thick of the Mid-State Activities Conference race Monday night. The Lady Comets were able to dethrone the defending league champs, 50-45, in what…

Monday evening Clare City Clerk Diane Lyon was presented with a certificate honoring her for her 15 years of service to the City.

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent With the first week of the new year coming to a close, the number of COVID cases in the Central Michigan Health District (CMDHD), in Michigan and across the country continue to increase.The average number of new…

“What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?”That’s a common question we ask in our conversations for Faces in the Crowd. And with each response, we learn something new.With 2022 and our new year’s resolutions now upon us, we look…

A vehicle traveling too fast for conditions may have caused a vehicle to roll into the median Thursday morning, Clare Fire Chief Jim Chapman said.The Clare Fire Department was called to the scene on north bound U.S. 127 at mile…

Mike,Truly enjoyed your column about small towns.  My years may predate you a bit but I can take some of those memories to a next level.I well remember the parties at the gravel pits, but the real bonanza was when…

Dear Editor:The next couple of months roads will be full of ice and snow, making driving conditions dangerous. While there is little we can do to stop weather related accidents, there is a source of accidents we can do something…

Dear Editor,With Christmas and Hanukkah behind us, we look forward to the new year and New Year’s resolutions: to step away from social media, lose some weight, and, perhaps, to go vegan. Yes, that.A third of consumers report reducing consumption…

Dear editor,Mike your son’s editorial was spot on. Henry Kenn and Sue Mackey don’t have a clue what they are talking about.Gun control is, having a steady hand as you press the trigger! What they are referring to when they…