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…
The LaFayette Christmas Committee hosted its Annual Christmas on the Square/ Parade last Saturday.The day consisted of food trucks, cookies, the parade and of course a visit from Santa Claus.
The LaFayette Main Street hosted its Annual Cookie Crawl event on Saturday morning from 9 am to 2 pm.The object of this event was not only to receive delicious cookies from all the participating small businesses but too get foot traffic into the businesses to encourage the community to shop local and support small businesses.Beau Read More…
A crash on U.S. Highway 29 North near Sellers Drive on Monday, December 9, around 6:54 A.M. involved a Valley Haven bus carrying special needs students, and two other vehicles, including a Ford F150.Agencies from Lee County, including Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Beulah Fire Department, EAMC ETS, Lee County Emergency Management Agency, Lee County Sheriff’s Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorFacing a 16-point deficit at halftime, the Saugatuck boys basketball team closed the gap to seven points in the closing minutes of its game with archrival Fennville on Monday, Dec. 9.But the Trailblazers would get no closer as they suffered the 63-54 loss to the Blackhawks.Saugatuck fell to 1-3, while Fennville improved Read More…