By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Bryce Wieferich competed in the MHSAA D3 Golf Finals at the Meadows at Grand Valley State University on June 6-7.On Friday, Wieferich had a 75, placing him in eighth in the field of 108 golfers.Wieferich shot 78 to finish 14th on the day.“Bryce’s two-day total of 153 earned him a Read More…
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May I Walk with You? HOLINESS IS A LIFESTYLE
Christianity is more than the Nicene Creed or a set of commonly held beliefs. Holiness is a lifestyle. In the time of the Apostles, when Christianity was just getting started, maybe even before the followers of Jesus we called Christians, they were known as those who followed the “Way”. This “Way” was written in a Read More…
Upcoming Events in Clare
Summerfest 2025: June 20th–21st – A weekend of fun for the whole family at Shamrock Park. Music, s’mores, crafters, trucks, kid events, fireworks and so much more. Learn More on our fb page. Fun Day in the Park: June 27th, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Shamrock Park – A magical experience for kids and families. Depot Read More…
Clare softball wins nailbiter, face Ravenna in state semis
By John RaffelCorrespondent CHEBOYGAN — It was a nailbiter between the top two-ranked Division 3 teams in the state, Clare, No. 1, and Gladstone No. 2, on Tuesday in Cheboygan for the quarterfinal round.Clare (38-2) prevailed 1-0 against the Upper Peninsula power Gladstone for the right to make it to the semifinal round game.The Pioneers Read More…
Local parks get Jurassic with lifelike dinosaurs
By Christopher Johnson Communities in Clare and Gladwin counties enjoyed some dino-mite tremors this past week with the arrival of realistic dinosaurs of the likes of something you’d see on the big screen.Kids of all ages came out to the parks earlier this week for up close meet and greets with professional grade costumes and Read More…
Saugatuck golf places 8th at state
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorBIG RAPIDS—It was another top-10 finish for the Saugatuck boys golf team at the Division 4 State Finals Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7.Competing at Katke Golf Course on the campus of Ferris State University, the Trailblazers carded a two-round total of 677 to finish eighth in the 18-team field.Saugatuck placed Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorWe’re No. 119Great news! The latest clickbait poll — this by Careerminds — ranks Saugatuck No. 119 among U.S. spots to micro-retire, i.e. take timeout before you burnout.Tell the boss to shove it, grab your foam rubber fingers to wave in the faces of lower performers and celebrate.Careerminds asked 3,007 workers (random or Read More…
Pride reigns
Days of the Rainbow lit up the lakeshore June 1-7 as Community Pride MI rang in Pride Month celebrating theLGBTQ+ community with activities and events including:• A Tea Dance at the Dunes Resort in Douglas, Sunday, June 1;• A Rainbow Putt-Putt Tournament at Saugatuck Mini Golf Monday, June 2;• A Pride Paddle Cruise on board Read More…
Record number of OHS seniors graduate with distinction
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor It was a record-setting year for the Otsego High School Class of 2025 when it came to academic achievement.Each year, OHS bestows special recognition on seniors who are graduating with a grade point average of 4.0 or above. This year, 35 seniors fit that criteria and graduated with distinction, marking the Read More…
PHS honors top graduating seniors for 2025
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For each of its graduating classes, Plainwell High School honors students who compiled a grand point average of 4.0 or higher.This year, 21 members of the PHS Class of 2025 fit that criteria and graduated with distinction.EllaGrace Wesseldyk highlights that group of top academic achievers, as she earned valedictorian honors with Read More…