Local schools recognize board members
For the women and men who serve on boards of education, it’s a tough assignment that bears a solemn responsibility. As with most jobs in education, 2021 was significantly more difficult. January is School Board Recognition Month, and local school…
Recent frigid weather is dangerous for pets
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The American Veterinary Medical Association says, “You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets’ health?”Recently that has…
Woman critical after hit by car
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A pedestrian, identified by witnesses as a woman, was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of M-20 and Nottawa Road around 9 p.m. January 8th. She was last reported in critical condition.The Michigan State Police handled…
Mike’s Musings: My birthday present ends up in a thief’s jaws
Here’s a story that hopefully will provide a chuckle or two.So my birthday is right around the corner, and my son, bless him, had my gift sent by UPS to our home. Unfortunately, we were at the office and couldn’t…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Winter bits and snowflakes
After a much milder than usual December, It looks like Old Man Winter is now here to stay.Except for a couple of days when the mercury oozed up into the 30s, It has been COLD and WINDY out there. Of…
May I Walk With You: Little Things…
Did you know that each honey bee will make about one and a half teaspoons of honey in its lifetime? Did you know that honey bees will fly approximately 50,000 miles and visit about 2,000,000 flowers to make just one…
Letter to the Editor: United Way supports local nonprofit organizations
Dear Editor:Happy New Year! As we all welcome the new year and strive to make improvements in our daily lives in multiple ways, we want to assure you that your United Way is also committed to be the very best…
Letter to the Editor: Guns, used or not, can be a deterrent
Dear Editor:Recent events and an editorial in the CCR have prompted some letters about guns and gun control. The debate shows a great divide between those who feel that we are safer with more guns in the hands of the…
David Brock Allen
David (Dave) Brock Allen, age 89, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 6, 2022, shortly after entering hospice care. David had many attributes, but patience was not one of them. Once he decided it was time…
Jerome Gunther Schwartz
Jerome Gunther Schwartz of Tustin, Michigan fell asleep in Jesus January 7, 2022. Jerry would have turned 90 years old February 4, 2022.As a child he was raised by his grandmother in Germany, where he experienced the horrors of World…
Stephanie Leann Whitaker
Stephanie Leann Whitaker, age 40 of Farwell, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Stephanie was born the daughter Jerry and Kathie (Eichorn) Whitaker on June 25, 1981 in Clare. She had worked in the Food Service…
Lawrence Ray Pence
Lawrence Ray Pence – Age 85 of Lake, MI passed away at his home under hospice care on January 9, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Lawrence (Larry) was born in Warren, MI to parents James and Mary (Runyan) Pence…
Candace Sue Garchow
Candace Sue “Candy” Garchow, Age 75, and lifelong resident of Clare passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family. Candace was born September 26, 1946 in Midland, MI. Candace married her…
James Edward Monroe
MONROE, JAMES EDWARD, age 68, of Farwell, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Medilodge of Clare.Funeral Services for Jim will be held at Farwell Community Church on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dan Oliver officiating.…
Postcard from the Pines: Got the Travel Bug?
These days our travels are rather limited. We shop, we tour the local countryside to see what’s new, there usually is something, and we await warmer weather. It’s just one fun-filled, armchair adventure after another. We are more than ready…
Middle Branch deals with wages, salaries
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Middle Branch Township had its annual meeting this past Monday with the focus being on wages and salaries.The board was scheduled to set wages and salaries for the following township officers: Supervisor, treasurer, deputy treasurer,…
Evart Police Log
By John RaffelCorrespondent Evart Police DepartmentWeekly ReportDec. 20 to Jan. 2Dec. 21: No Ops/No Plates – While conducting a traffic stop it was determined that the driver had no driver’s license and the vehicle had no license plate. The driver was issued…
Missaukee Board to consider financial requests
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…
Clare offense erupts in lopsided win over Harrison
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…
Marion girls drop key Highland game at Mesick
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…
