New number of COVID cases breaks Michigan record
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent 2022 arrives tomorrow, hopefully marking the last of a horrific two years plagued by a pandemic of epic proportions as COVID-19 and its variants raged across the planet.But it isn’t looking good for this week between Christmas…
Two more houses demolished in drain project
The last two buildings, 102-106 (a duplex) and 112, both on First Street in Clare, were demolished Wednesday as part of the Little Tobacco Drain Renovation project.Accordig to Clare Public Works Director Luke Potter, who is the City’s liaison with…
County residents can still schedule vaccination appointments
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – The Clare County Website has posted that due to technical difficulties, some of the court’s communication and scheduling abilities are limited.The website further states, “while this issue should be temporary, if you have any questions…
Osceola Board takes action on EMS matter
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and voted to approve up to $500 to update the Emergency Operation Center to make a 911 back-up console for dispatch capabilities.Commissioners also voted to recommend…
Osceola commissioners approve MERS plans
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A MERS DC plan for all new hires after Jan. 1, 2022 was approved 5-1 by the Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting earlier this week.MERS is the Municipal Employees Retirement System.Commissioner Tim…
Mike’s Musings: The true meaning of Christmas more than presents
I always felt guilty as a child on Christmas morning, when I opened a treasure trove of presents. I say guilty because I knew next door or down the road, my friends were nearly bare under their Christmas tree.Although Christmas…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: It’s Christmas!
Well almost…The big day is Saturday (tomorrow!) and believe it or not, I am actually ready this year. All of the presents are bought, wrapped and under the tree ready for the annual “free for all.”My annual batches of goodies…
May I Walk With You? Merry Christmas
It’s Christmas again! It seems like only yesterday that we celebrated this wonderful season last year. Wow! A lot has changed since this time last year. Schools were closed and kids went to school at home. When schools opened, some…
Letter to the Editor: More gun control, not more guns
Dear Editor:Thank you for mentioning European countries in your research, specifically Switzerland. I think that we can learn and adopt many solutions for our political issues from a well-established socialist country. Gun control is one of them. The reason why…
Letter to the Editor-Gun column is dangerous perspective
Dear Mike,Your son did not offer a “unique perspective” as you described it on gun violence. He offered the same old worn out talking points that those on the right use time and time again to allow the increased availability…
Betty Jane Bobon
Betty Jane Bobon, age 77 of Marion, passed away on December 16, 2021 at Munson Healthcare Traverse City Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1944 at Howell to Clifford and Elsie (Henning) Parker. She married Peter Bobon on March…
Kevin D. Allen
Kevin D. Allen, age 54 of Gladwin, formerly of Lake, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at home. Kevin was born the son of Richard and Daisy (Phelps) Allen on December 19, 1966 in Goodrich. He had served his Country in the…
Robert G. Krell
Robert G. Krell, age 90 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Pioneer Golden Estates Assisted Living Facility of Clare with his family by his side. On May 2, 1931, Bob was born the youngest…
Lola Marie Hagerl
Lola Marie (Sunday) Hagerl, age 99 of Clare, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. Lola was born the daughter of the late John Andrew and Mable Mae (Hilborn) Hartman on January 21, 1922 in Clare. She…
Postcard from the Pines: Making Memories
We are spending Christmas in a new place, both mentally and geographically. We are looking forward to life in this new place with great anticipation. We can’t wait to add to those family memories.For the first eight or nine years…
Missaukee receives projected revenue loss
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Connie Underhill, of Baird Cotter Bishop, was at last week’s Missaukee County Board of Commissioner meeting and reviewed the report she prepared regarding Missaukee County’s revenue loss calculation during the Covid-19 pandemic, as required for…
Missaukee board approves response plans
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Missaukee County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last week, review and approved the proposed Covid-19 and Infectious Disease Response Plan.Commissioners also approved the Agreement for Services with Alliance for Economic Success for $10,000…
Evart police news
By John RaffelCorrespondent Evart Police DepartmentWeekly ReportDec. 13-20Dec. 13: Child Endangerment – Officers were called to investigate a child endangerment complaint. The case remains open at this time.Dec. 15: False Alarm – Officers were dispatched to a local business for an…
Clare BOE pays tribute to fall sports teams
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare’s football team was honored at the regular Board of Education Meeting Monday evening.Varsity Coach Kelly Luplow said it was “a challenging year” for the team, who finished with a 7-4 record. He is expecting great things…
