Charles Hammock, Jr., age 83 of Farwell, formerly of Detroit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 6, 2024. On April 1, 1941, Charles was born to Charles and Cora (Trice) Hammock, Sr. in Thomaston, GA. Throughout his life, Charles enjoyed learning new skills and hobbies, becoming a “jack of all trades”. He Read More…
Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos) Smith. Her family moved to Benton Harbor where she attended elementary school through third grade Read More…
It has been said that Catholics learn wrote prayers while non-Catholics learn the Bible. Let’s take a look at that and see if we don’t do both. The Rosary is a wonderful meditative prayer that is based on the Bible. It begins with the Sign of the Cross, reaffirming the Trinity, purely Biblical. Then we Read More…
OMG, there’s only eleven days left until Christmas!Guess I really have to get some projects finished, wrapping and decorating – and baking done pretty soon…Jack has the entry to our little place looking pretty festive with lights all around, plus our reindeer and snowman all making a festive show for visitors.Inside it’s a different story. Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A lawsuit filed June 28, 2023 by Michelle Ambrozaitis, Clare County Prosecuting Attorney against the Clare County Board of Commissioners has been dismissed in 55th Circuit Court, after 39th Circuit Court Judge, the Honorable Judge Kimberly L. Booher signed the order on December 10th.The dismissal was “Pursuant to the Order of the Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent John Pakledinaz was the Farwell Board of Education’s top choice to fill the remainder of Shari Buccilli’s seat on the board. Buccilli was honored for her many years of service to the BOE, com-munity and children of the district at an earlier meeting.The choice for Pakledinaz was made at a special meeting, Read More…
Gift Ideas at the Clare Union Depot! A little shopping reminder: Christmas Eve is only 11 Days away and if you are looking for unique gifts, check out the local artists’ work at the Clare Union Depot. The Depot is open Monday through Friday 10 to 4. Also there are more special events planned to Read More…
By Katie McElvy Nine Chambers Academy Rebels were recently selected to participate in the AISA All-Star Game held at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Cheerleaders, Lindsey Datin, Makinlea Foster, and Harrisyn Reames, tried out for the honor at UCA Camp over the summer. Aiden Anglin, Jonathan Caulfield, TJ Daniel, Jacob Norgard, Tyler Popwell, and Luke Tarver Read More…
February 12, 1949 – December 6, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Rebecca Edge Wheeler of LaFayette, Alabama, announces her passing on Friday, December 6, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Wheeler, III; daughter, Leigh Ellen Fuller Browning (Brad); sister, Virginia Edge Heath (Randy); special Read More…
Funeral services for Wanda Lynn Nix-Koch, age 65, of Five Points, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 7 , 2024, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kevin Buttrum and Bro. Bill Puckett officiating.Ms. Nix passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home.Survivors include her parents, Harlin & Martha Barnes Nix; Read More…