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Mike’s Musings: Transgender athletes should not compete with females
It took years to pass Title 9, which essentially put women’s sports on an even keel with men’s. Now female athletes enjoy the same funding, facilities, etc, that male athletes have had since high school and collegiate sports were popularized…
Clare begins process to seek new school bond proposal
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Superintendent Jim Walter said in his Superintendent’s Corner column this week, “Over the past few months, we’ve begun exploring in earnest the physical needs of the District for the next several decades. The major emphasis has been…
One dies, One injured in Freeman Township crash
A pickup, attempting to avoid the head-on collision, veered off the road and hit several trees. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent On the afternoon of January 22, a head-on collision on M-115 killed a Swartz Creek man and injured a Livonia teen.Clare…
Axe wielding suspect leads police on 10-mile chase
Brandon Thomas Sayles By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare County deputies were called Sunday when a 26-year-old Evart man, Brandon Thomas Sayles, broke a home’s window with an axe and fled when a woman in the home called 911.A release from the…
Marion cancels 12 days of school so far, may have to make up 5
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion school superintendent Steve Brimmer said the district has had to cancel 12 days in total this school year so far.“Some were due to weather, some were due to Covid, some were due to power…
Faces in the Crowd: Kelsey Vanderhoef-Schoch
Kelsey Vanderhoef-Schoch has always put family first.Growing up in Marion along with her 5 siblings, she learned how important it was to put your family first.And these days, along with her husband – who shares the same name, Kelsey Schoch…
Weather balloon drops in Marion resident’s back yard
On Monday, January 25th, at around 10 am, Marion resident Bob Friend was sitting in his living room when he noticed a small orange parachute falling into his backyard.“At first I thought maybe it was a balloon from a wedding…
Farwell girls top Pine River for fourth straight win
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team didn’t have their best night defensively on Tuesday against visiting Pine River. Fortunately for the Eagles, they still had enough offense to win the non-league battle, 47-43.“We gave up a season…
Third-ranked NMC keeps on winning
by Ben MurphySports Writer McBain Northern Michigan Christian’s boys basketball team put their Division 4 third place ranking on the line Tuesday, in Roscommon. The Comets came away unscathed, taking down the Highland Conference foes, 75-62.NMC took a big 23-5…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Groundhog day is coming – could it mean spring?
I’ve been searching through old columns from the past few months of January hoping (unsuccessfully, I’m afraid) to find some inspiration for this week.It’s still winter out there and judging by the news this morning (Tuesday) I am glad I…
Postcard from the Pines: New Year, New Books
Andy’s Book I love books. New books, old books. Books. As is his custom, the Gardener gifted me with a book at Christmas. What was different was that I had not requested one this year and so was utterly delighted…
Missaukee board approves lease agreement
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Missaukee County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last week, approved the proposed lease agreement with Huntington Bank for prosecuting attorney office space.Administrator Liz Vogel presented a request for an extension on the property lease…
Evart police report
By John RaffelCorrespondent Evart Police Department Weekly Report Jan. 10-23Jan. 10: Parole Violation – Officers were called to assist parole and probation to attempt to serve a parole violation warrant. Contact with the subject was made, and they were arrested on…
Mike’s Musings: Get a Chuckle Out of These Laws
From time to time, I like to delve into the ancient annals of our history books to hu-mor myself with laws our representatives have enacted. Here’s a few silly laws I found. Michigan LawsThe City of Detroit passed an ordinance…
Obituary: Darell Clinton Dunkle
Darell Clinton Dunkle age 75 of Harrison, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 10, 2022. Darell was born the son of Myron “Bud” Earl Dunkle and Leone (Winchell) Dunkle on September 2, 1946,…
Obituary: Christopher J. Schafer
Christopher J. Schafer, age 58 of Farwell, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant. Christopher was born the son of Everett and Betty (Elkins) Schafer on November 16, 1963 in Mt. Pleasant. He was…
Obituary: Teresa Ann Chaffee
Teresa Ann Chaffee 53 of Rosebush, Michigan passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Medilodge of Clare. Teresa was born September 23, 1968 in Gladwin, Michigan the daughter of Elmer LeRoy Curns and Annette Judy (Henry) Curns. Teresa graduated from…
Obituary: Leslie “Les” Wallace Cook
Leslie “Les” Wallace Cook age 86 passed away suddenly at MyMichigan Medical Center-Clare on Friday, January 14, 2022. Leslie was born February 27, 1935 in Greenwood Township, Clare County, Michigan, the eldest son of John Wilmot Cook and Verena Marie…
NMC boys topple Pine River to remain unbeaten
By Ben MurphySports Writer McBain Northern Michigan Christian sent its boys basketball team to Pine River on Thursday, Jan. 13. The Comets took a quick double-digit lead and only pulled away further as the game played out, as they took…
Farwell girls get lopsided wins over Harrison, Shepherd
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had little trouble picking up a Jack Pine Conference win at Harrison on Friday. The Lady Eagles held the Lady Hornets to single digits scoring the whole game, coasting to a…
