Only a few elected positions challenged on Nov. 5
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent After month of political wrangling between candidates on the ballot November 5th, the big day is nearly here – only ten days away now.Looking at the ballot for president and vice president, Vice President Kamala Harrison is…
Mike’s Musings: Move made me realize how important one vote is
I had the opportunity to watch SWING VOTE, a 2008 film starring Kevin Costner, that was about a down on his luck, fired from his job, alcoholic in New Mexico, that had the voter machine eat his ballot as he…
Obituary: Marie Eileen Blackmer
Marie Eileen Blackmer of Mission, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family.Marie was born on October 25, 1938, to Donald J. and Mathilda M. Flynn, and grew up in…
Obituary: Thomas Scot Mickle
Thomas Scot Mickle passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. He was 68 years old. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Mickle, his mother Joan Mickle and a sister Debra (Mark) Coveart. He is survived by a…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Cooler weather coming – that means Halloween!
Well, with the middle of October gone by now, it looks like our brief revisit of summer temperatures may be just about over with. It has been a bit cooler this week but we might get a brief reprieve. The…
May I Walk with You? IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU!
Why is it that we seem to worry more in the middle of the night? The common accepted thought is that the more rational part of our brain sleeps while the irrational part keeps on. It’s at those times that…
Grant Ave. will not be alternate route for Clare events
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In recent months there has been some questions/suggestions about changing Grant Avenue to a primary road and forcing the Township to drop the truck restrictions on the road. This will not happen, Grant Township Supervisor Dan Dysinger…
Clare to get safety island for school crossing
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A temporary safety island at the corner of Wheaton and McEwan will hopefully reduce concerns over many “close calls” at the intersection, especially on school days.At the October 7th City Commission meeting the board approved a “letter…
Mike’s Musings: My fear of “Bambi” makes me a nervous Driver
The social media memes showing vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz fumbling with loading his shotgun at a pheasant hunt reminded that this is the time of year when my mind sometimes wanders to “Bambi” and the confrontations I have had with…
Rail-Trail Ribbon Cutting October 23
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In his report to the Clare City Commission last Monday evening, City Manager Jeremy Howard reported that, “The [Pere’ Marquette Rail-Trail] project is pretty much complete, barring a couple of punch list items. Bridge railings have been…
No injuries in Union Township fire
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent No injuries were reported in a house fire in Union Township Tuesday afternoon.Mt. Pleasant Firefighters had a house fire in Union Township under control in minutes Tuesday afternoon and no one was injured in the blaze.Firefighters were…
Assault leads to attempted murder charges for Vandenbos of McBain
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 41-year-old McBain man, Timothy Vandenbos, was arrested in Winterfield Township for attempted murder, assault, domestic violence, weapons and more at a Clam River Road home last Thursday, (October 3 rd ).Clare County Sheriff’s Office deputies were…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: You can sure tell it is October in an election year
I know I’ve written quite a lot about fall lately, but this has sure been a beautiful week. Lots of sunshine, cooler weather, low humidity and trees are beginning to show color all over the area. I believe the color…
Obituary: Allen Wayne Campbell
Allen Wayne Campbell, 62, passed away in his own home, surrounded by people he loved in Farwell, Michigan, on Friday, September 27th at 3:45 am. Allen’s heart was full and overflowed on all that knew him. Allen was always accompanied by…
May I Walk with You? WAR AND RELIGION
Someone said to me recently that most of the wars ever fought were over religion. It was as if he was blaming war on religion and that if we did away with religion and religious people that there would be…
Farwell girls runners second
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell girls were second and Harrison third in the Pumpkin Patch Invitational on Tuesday.Elk Rapids was first (26) followed by Farwell (38) and Harrison (56).For Farwell, Isabella Eppert was first (20:19.53), Addyson Thormeier was seventh…
Mike’s Musings: Donate if you can, Helene a monster
We all are too familiar with it now. I am writing about the devastation that we witnessed in western North Carolina last week. Hurricane Helene, which swept through Florida quickly and then motored up to the Carolina’s within a blink…
Farwell golfers third in league
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell and Clare finished up Jack Pine Conference girls play on Tuesday in St. Louis.Farwell finished third at the match and third overall for the league.“We are first in our division,” coach Hugh Lewis said.…
Obituary: David P. Bowers
David P. Bowers, born on June 23, 1944, in Howell, Michigan, lived a life marked by his generosity, friendly demeanor, and his wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of his family, friends, and all those who had the…
Obituary: Maxine Garver Warner
Maxine Garver Warner, age 76, of Farwell left this world on September 28, 2024 to go home to see her earthly father whom she missed dearly, and her Heavenly Father who we know welcomed her with open arms. Maxine was…
