By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare Emergency Management Director Jerry Becker posted on Facebook Wednesday morning that 10,436 Customers were still without power in Clare County, according to Consumers Energy. His post said, “Crews are out working to clear roads and restore power service. Stay away from downed lines and contact either Consumers Energy/1-800-477-5050 www.consumersenergy.com or 911 Read More…
Richard S. Sherman, age 82 of Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. On November 16, 1941, Richard was born one of two children to Albert and Beulah (Peterman) Sherman in Detroit, MI. He was united in marriage to Merry Skelton on October 14, 1967 in Berkley, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Brent Ellul is set for be a key senior for Farwell’s football team this season.It’s his second year of varsity football. He’s a quarterback and strong safety.Ellul played quarterback last year.“It was good,” he said. “We really didn’t have the best team all-around but this year we have kids coming Read More…
Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson, age 75, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 26, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Earl “Blackie” and Lila (Bowman) Hendershot. She graduated from Farwell Area High School in 1966 and soon after moved to Texarkana, TX, where she Read More…
The weatherman may not be saying it, and these sunny warm (hot) days we have been having aren’t showing it, but you know that fall is in the air again.Labor Day is Monday and August is over already.I just don’t know where the summer has gone…School started last Monday and I think the kids were Read More…
Recently I was asked by a patient about how I manage to listen to so much negativity? After all, people who are not depressed, anxious, don’t have substance abuse issues, legal issues, or relationship issues do not usually seek counseling. My response was quick and simple, but not simplistic.My first strategy is to remind myself Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorBYRON CENTER—The 2024 cross country season started on a high note for the Saugatuck boys squad.Taking part in Under the Nights Invitational hosted by South Christian on Friday, Aug. 23, the Trailblazers took top honors in the 23-team Midnight Division with 94 points. Covenant Christian was runner-up with 110 points.The Saugatuck girls Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorTruckin’At an Oval Beach press conference Aug. 21 I was introduced to Lakota Hobia, who in 2019 became Gun Lake Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.I took her picture with others that day, but the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance-called event had too much else going on to let us talk more. Like tell her my Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorAfter 25 years, the Labor Day Blue Star Bridge Walk has been canceled. In a joint press release, Douglas and Saugatuck cities with the Saugatuck Public Schools Community Recreation Department announced the 26th annual community walk, which would have been Monday, Sept. 2, this year, won’t happen. “Due to challenges,” read the release Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorAll seven candidates for four two-year Saugatuck City Council seats available in Nov. 5 elections have been invited to a Holland Area League of Women Voters-sponsored forum Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Saugatuck High School auditorium, 401 Elizabeth St., from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Declared hopefuls include incumbent mayor Lauren Stanton, mayor pro-tem Helen Read More…