“Cream Puff is back!” I holler to my beloved wife Marsha. She walks quickly into the kitchen to stand next to me to look out the window at the bird feeder. There, underneath, is a very large and fluffy raccoon, nibbling at the fallen sunflower seeds from the grass. When she first showed up Read More…
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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 the box and on the base paths. You can’t make silly mistakes because they will Read More…
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, Aydin Winter 90 and Dane Kruskamp, 95.Day two of the event was at Bucks Run. Read More…
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 was abandoned and eventually adopted by a couple that would abuse him throughout his formative Read More…
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 Keith O. Mayfield and Shirley Anna (Freimuth) Mayfield. Mike graduated from Harrison Community Schools in Read More…
Obituary: Mark Curtis Root
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. He married Heather Bandelow on April 10, 1992.Mark was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching Read More…
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 (Heidi) of Clare; grandchildren David and Amelia; special daughter Nancy (Glen) Mittan of Farwell; siblings Read More…
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 from Henry Ford School of Nursing. She was united in marriage to Karl Lundquist, July Read More…
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, Sheena Price, and Justin (Anna) Pifer; loving grandfather of Ava, Luke, Logan, Annabelle, and Emerson; Read More…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Mushroom mania
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 spotting them. Jack and I go out looking and he sees a mushroom right where I just Read More…