By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Matthew Joseph Burton, 52, a coin dealer and business owner in Isabella, Clare and Bay Coun-ties, is facing a “settlement conference” January 24 and a trial beginning February 10 in Isabella County for “false pretenses.”The owner of Jack of All Trades and Collectables in Mt. Pleasant, now closed, and other stores formerly Read More…
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2024 – The Year in ‘Review’
Another year is behind us. They seem to go by so fast and we are now beginning 2025. Time for a look back at the year just past. Here are some highlights from the front pages of the Clare County Review in 2024.Pat Maurer January 12:One dies, four escape Harrison fireA Thursday morning fire, January Read More…
Obituary: Michael R. Piotrowksi
Michael R. Piotrowksi, age 68, of Lake passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Carriage House. Per Michael’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned at this time. Michael was born on November 18, 1956, in Detroit, son of Rainer and Carol (Allen) Piotrowski. He married Julie Ann McGowan on Read More…
Obituary: Donald Stuart Wentworth
Donald Stuart Wentworth, age 86 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at home. On November 12, 1938, Don was born to Will and Mildred (Derby) Wentworth in Clare, MI. Before Don graduated from Clare High School in 1957, he took a short break to complete basic training. Don proudly served in Read More…
Obituary: Don David Papesh
Don David Papesh went to celebrate Christmas with his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1950 to Andrew and Jo Maxine (Seibt) Papesh. He graduated from Clare High School in 1968 where he met Dorothy Hess. On September 20, 1968, Don and Dorothy were united in marriage and Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorMaking WayFor Christmas my head exploded. An abscess between my left eye and brain threatened both and hurt like hell till they gave me morphine. Then I could even endure Ohio State winning in football as much as I still could see on TV.Next dawn, Sunday, I was in for emergency surgery, but Read More…
Guitar workshop offered at Ransom Library
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Is learning how to play a musical instrument on your list of New Year’s resolutions?If so, then the Ransom District Library just might be the place for you on Mondays beginning Jan. 6.Library director and former guitar instructor Joe Gross will host a free 12-week introductory guitar workshop. The workshop will Read More…
Otsego XC alumni compete at the collegiate level
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Alex Comerford wrapped up his collegiate cross country career in November at the NCAA Division 1 Championship in Madison, Wis.And a strong finish it was, as the 2019 Otsego High School graduate finished the 10k with a time of 29:43 to place 76th, helping Syracuse University take 11th in the team Read More…
Allegan wrestling competes at Comstock Invite
The Allegan wrestling team took a break from its Christmas break to compete in the Comstock Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 28.The Tigers had a good showing, winning the tournament from a team standpoint, while seven Allegan grapplers claimed weight-class titles.Allegan will be back in action on Saturday, Jan. 4, when it heads to Grand Rapids Read More…
Obituary: Katherine Harrison
Katherine passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home in Allegan. She was born on August 12, 1965, in Plainwell, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Opperman) Petersen. Over the years Katherine worked at many area factories. In her free time, she enjoyed painting and doing artwork. On February 17, 1989, in Allegan, she Read More…





