Obituary: Katherine Elaine York
Katherine Elaine York, of Marion and formerly of Arkansas, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was 82.Kathie was born on September 22, 1939, in Marion, MI to Herbert and Josephine (Beebe) Vanderhoof. She entered…
Obituary: Gordon Ralph Brettingham
Gordon Ralph Brettingham – Age 83 of Weidman, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Gordon was born in Hamtramck, MI on August 25, 1938, to parents Ralph Lowell…
Obituary: June Irene (Wing) Guthrie
June Irene (Wing) Guthrie, age 84 of Mt. Pleasant, peacefully entered Heaven into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 7, 2022. On December 23, 1937, June was born the eldest of eight children to Leo and Ilah (Kress) Wing…
Obituary: Clare L. Guthrie
Clare L. Guthrie, age 90 of Mt. Pleasant, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the McLaren Central Michigan Hospital of Mt. Pleasant with his family by…
Obituary: Truman J Glenn
Truman J Glenn, formerly of Clare, passed away March 7, 2022 at Green Acres Assisted Living in Mt Pleasant. He was born June 2, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Truman and Eleanor Glenn. Truman moved to Detroit as…
Undefeated NMC breezes in district opener
by Ben MurphySports Writer For their standards, it was a bit of a slow start. The McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team still got going in their home Division 4 district semi-final game on Wednesday though, having little trouble…
Pioneers take down Chip Hills in districts
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare boys basketball team carried over their regular season success into the post-season on Wednesday. The Pioneers, taking on Division 2 district tournament host Chippewa Hills, came out of the gates a bit slow, but…
Mike’s Musings: Is government benefiting from war
Unlike many of us, I have a healthy distrust towards government and the media. I never ever believe what they tell us, without researching the issue or edict thoroughly. COVID in my opinion, was one of those issues that didn’t…
Pioneers capture JPC title with win over Meridian
by Ben MurphySports Writer With a Jack Pine Conference championship on their minds, the Clare boys basketball team made the trip to Meridian on Friday. The Pioneers took care of business, taking down the second place Mustangs, 66-49 and clinching…
Undefeated NMC continues to roll with Frankfort win
by Ben MurphySports Writer The second ranked McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team continued their fantastic regular season on Saturday, defeating a solid Frankfort squad, 61-49.The host Comets led the non-league game 18-15 after the first quarter and 33-29…
Obituary: Helen M. Williams
Helen M. Williams age 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Williams was born September 15, 1934 in Osceola County, MI the daughter of John and Lola (McCrimmon) Robinson.…
Obituary: Pamela Ann Enright
Enright, Pamela Ann. February 24, 2022. Age 74 of Clare. Beloved wife of the late Thomas.Loving mother of Gretchen Kramp, Nicholas and Nathaniel (Kimberly). Dearest grandmother of Sabrina, Maia, Evelyn, Phoebe and Simon. Dear daughter of Phyllis and the late…
Obituary: Frances A. Bolle
Frances A. Bolle, age 95, passed away on February 26, 2022 in Clare. She was born in Coleman, Michigan on April 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Simon and Catherine (Mroczka) Sheredy. She married Walter H. Bolle on June 15, 1945. He…
Obituary: Donald Bigelow
Donald Bigelow, age 92, of Clare, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. Don was born the son of Merle and Ellen (Kohlsmidt) Bigelow on July 17, 1929 in Clinton County near St. John’s. He married…
May I Walk With You? Ongoing Conversaton
Another year has passed, and Lent is upon us again. The United States Catholic Catechism for Adult defines Lent: “This is an annual period of forty days beginning on Ash Wednesday for Latin Catholics which is set aside for penance,…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: March is here, where are those Robins?
This is possibly my favorite week of the whole year.Oh, it isn’t my birthday, anniversary or any special day at all. It is just the week containing the first day of the month that is hinting that winter weather might…
New Harrison Eagles building nears completion
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent There’s a grand opening of the new Harrison Eagles Aerie building planned for the middle of May, club officials say. The building is up and the interior walls are framed in. The Kitchen equipment is installed and…
Postcard from the Pines: Aunt Lola’s birthday and other things
My aunt would be 105 years old on March 4. She was a tough cookie, born the oldest of the four Berry children and the only girl. She grew up in Marion and was a 1935 graduate of MHS. She…
Former Clare businessmen plead guilty to tax evasion
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent According to a February 23rd, 2022 press release, Kurt Walls, the former owner of the Days Inn in Clare, and Harold Walls, the former manager of the Hotel, each pled guilty that day, in the US District…
Clare’s 47th Irish Festival starts March 16
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent The biggest festival of the year, Clare’s Irish Festival, begins in just 12 more days in Clare.The 47th annual event is scheduled March 16th through the 19th this year with music entertainment, special events, races, raffles,…
