Obituary: Carol Ann (Laughlin) Niver
Carol Ann (Laughlin) Niver, Age 80 of Marion Michigan passed from the loving arms of her family to her Heavenly Father on May 20th. She is now reunited with her Husband Donald Niver and son David Wayne Niver and many…
Postcard from the Pines: Memorial Day – Still Marching
Main Street Marion Memorial Day 1923 Decoration Day, as Memorial Day was originally known, was established in May 1868. It was designated as the day to decorate graves and honor the memory of soldiers killed during the then very recent…
May I Walk with You? Gardens
I can’t remember a time when I did not have a garden of some kind. The early part of my life in northern Gratiot County was accentuated by gardens. Not only were there the gardens where we planted, weeded, and…
Neighbors living behind Biggby bring concerns to Harrison Council
By Genine Hopkins After praising the Harrison City Council for their hard work in creating a more vibrant downtown, Harrison resident Don Kolander – who lives in the neighborhood behind the location of the new Biggby Coffee – brought concerns…
Farwell man charged with attempted strangling, fentanyl possession
Timothy Lee Bowers Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher During the early morning of Friday, May 17th, Isabella County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 4000 block of East Rosebush Road in Rosebush, to investigate a report of a man strangling a woman…
Full slate of events for Memorial Day weekend
By Genine Hopkins While this is not a comprehensive list, here are some events this holiday weekend to enjoy with friends and family: Friday/Saturday events Mystic Camp (YMCA) at 9507 W. Ludington Drive in Lake has a fun filled weekend…
Jolly, Krchmar, Sutten named Marion valedictorians
Marion High SchoolGraduationInformation Date: Friday, May 24, 2024Time: 7:00pmLocation:Gymnasium Other top students shown rounding out the top 10 students of Marion High School Graduating class of 2024 Valedictorians: Mara Jolly Valedictorians: Lila Krchmar Valedictorians: Madison Sutten Salutatorian:Bonnie Kiger Taylor Kruse…
Fourteen graduate from NMC
The following seniors will be recognized at Northern Michigan Christian School at graduation:Ethan BennettTitus JohnsGideon CurellKaya HaanTristan HillElijah KimbelGrant LutkeDmitry NovikovAubree PatteeBrett RitsemaKathryn ShaardaEmerson TosseyJada VanNoordKylee Winkle
Marion School Board approves Superintendent and Superintendent Asst. contracts
By Genine Hopkins The Marion Public School Board regular meeting was held on Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. The board, after careful discussion, approved a three-year contract for Danyel Prielipp, with a base pay…
Mike’s Musings: The school end is here, thoughts for our graduates
Our newspapers, for the most part, are filled with photos of high school graduates and some college graduates. It is indeed a milestone to graduate, and it will be a feat you, your parents and grandparents will remember for years…
McBain girls fall to Beal City
By John RaffelCorrespondent McBain lost both games 19-0, 15-0 to Beal City on Tuesday in Highland Conference softball action.“The scores don’t reflect how the girls played,” McBain coach Chantel Zuiderveen said. “Beal City has great hitters who are smart in…
Clare golfers take ninth place
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Clare golfers took ninth place over the weekend at the Clare Invitational.The tournament started on Friday, May 10 at the Pohlcat in Mount Pleasant.Clare shot a 356. Scorers were Bryce Weiferich 84. Pierson Gallagher 86,…
Obituary: Allen Franklin Medendorp Pence
Allen Franklin Medendorp Pence, of Marion and formerly of the Kalkaska area, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was 75.Allen was born on November 15, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan. He…
Obituary: Michael “Mike” Carl Mayfield
MARCH 20, 1959 – MAY 10, 2024Michael “Mike” Carl Mayfield age 65 passed peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 surrounded by his family at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Michael was born March 20, 1959 in Cadillac, Michigan the twin son of…
Obituary: Mark Curtis Root
Screenshot Mark Curtis Root, age 60 of Marion/Cadillac died at his home following a lengthy illness.Mark was born in Three Rivers, MI on November 25, 1963 to Robert and Thelma (Modert) Root.Mark graduated from Pine River High School in 1981.…
Obituary: Robert Lee Penny
Robert Lee Penny, age 75 of Clare, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Robert was born in Mt.Pleasant to Wm. John and Clara Penny. Survived by his wife of 50 years Melissa (Loomis); sons Devin (Ve) of Georgia and Richard…
Obituary: Patricia Ann (Pat) Lundquist
Patricia Ann (Pat) Lundquist went home to be with her Lord and Savior, she was 84. Patricia was born to Neltie and Pauleen (Walters) Grandstaff in Elkhart, Indiana in 1939. Patricia graduated from Lake Orion High School and later graduated…
Obituary: Michael Neil Pifer
Michael Neil Pifer, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Rita Pifer; cherished son of Neil E. Pifer and the late Lela M. Pifer. Devoted father of Shannon (Ethan) Shown,…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Mushroom mania
Charlevoix, morel We’re not dedicated mushroom hunters.I have never really understood the compulsion to go mushroom hunting, the mushroom festivals and the unlimited wandering around the woods looking for them.In the first place I always have a hard time just…
Postcard from the Pines: School’s Out
Grandon School early 1950’s Clare County Historical friend, Andy, is very much interested in the history of any and all small “country school” districts in our county. I’m happy to answer his questions whenever I can and equally happy to…
