By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s competitive cheer team finished second in Division 4 at the Chippewa Hills Invitational on Monday, Jan 20.Marion won the competition with a three-round score of 688.48 followed by Farwell at 589.6 and Lake City at 472.6.Nora Jannenga is Farwell’s coach and has been happy the way the team has Read More…
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Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Whiling away the days until spring
Another week, another column…With January winding down – there’s only one more week – now there’s only a couple more months (maybe) to get through before spring arrives again.That seems like a long time, but the way the days have been flying by this month, maybe my old nemesis February will “melt away” in a Read More…
May I Walk with You? BLESSING IN TRAUMA
It may seem a bit ironic and even insensitive, but in speaking and doing therapy with many people, some, but not all have arrived at a place where they see the blessings they have gotten from having undergone traumatic experiences. How can this be? One of the many directions in dealing with traumatic events is Read More…
Lake George man’s threats close down Clare VA clinic
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The Clare VA Clinic was placed into lockdown last Friday while threats made by a Lake George man were being investigated, a release from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office said.Clare County Central Dispatch received a call at 10:04 am January 17th from the Veterans Crisis Hotline reporting that a man had contacted Read More…
Truck stop/convenience store planned for Clare’s north end
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent During his City Manager’s Report at the Clare Commission meeting Monday evening, Jeremy Howard reported on the January 8 Planning Commission meeting which included the Public Hearing and Site Plan Review, and approval of a new fueling station (truck stop) and convenience store with fast food to be built at the corner Read More…
Garfield Township FD Winterfest coming February 1st
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent February 1st will be a special day in Lake – the annual Winterfest, sponsored by and benefiting the Garfied Township Fire Department, is set to wake up the sleepy little village to get out and have some winter fun!Events, most downtown centered around the Depot, will include a bonfire, food and drinks Read More…
Obituary: Debora Sue Peck
Debora Sue Peck, age 74 of Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the MyMichigan Medical Center of Midland. Deb was born the oldest of two children to William H. and FloraBell (Warren) Howey on March 3, 1950, in Flint, MI. Deb’s childhood and early life were spent in the Flint area, Read More…
Obituary: Cathy Ann Starkweather
NOVEMBER 7, 1957 – JANUARY 17, 2025 Cathy Ann Starkweather age 67 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Harrison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025. Cathy was born November 7, 1957 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Ruby (Loomis) Swallow and Rumsey Swallow. Cathy graduated from Harrison High School, Read More…
Laketown offers Genetski post again
By Jim Hayden Correspondent The Laketown Township Board Jan. 15 to once more offer Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski the township manager position. The 5-0 decision showed a board agreeing to put behind past disagreements. Members voted Nov. 13 to offer the job to Genetski but could not come to an agreement to approve the Read More…
Library hosts free jazz Sunday
Jazz vibraphonist and teacher Jim Cooper will perform with trumpeter Kenny Cooper and John Webber on bass in a free concert Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, 174 Center St., Douglas, from 2 to 3 p.m. The trio will present a mix of mix of music by legendary jazz figures such as Louis Read More…