Richard Lee (“Dick”) Snyder, age 95, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, nine days short of his 96th birthday.Dick was the eldest child of Raymond and Esther (Winship) Snyder. He was born April 26th, 1928, in Buffalo, New York and spent his growing up years in the hamlet of Town Line, NY. Dick had one younger Read More…
Recently, I’ve been talking about morality with some people who are confused. They tell me that the advice they get depends on the educated opinion of the person they are seeking advice from. They complained that even ministers, clergy, offer differing opinions. Some have become clergy shoppers in an effort to find a guide who Read More…
This time of year the newspaper business is pretty hectic.Even though I do all of my work out of this “home office” now, some weeks it seems like I am just about glued to this computer chair.I find I have to get up and move around every hour or so, or I stiffen right up. Read More…
It’s no secret that I am fond of old things and have, through the years, gathered a rather unusual collection of bits and pieces of Marion memorabilia. For example, I have a galvanized piece from a windmill ‘tail’ with Morton’s Hdw. Co. painted on it. The Marion, Mich. portion was cut away and nailed to Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A man who fell into a corn storage bin Wednesday was safely rescued by emergency personnel.The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department got the call to assist in the rescue in northeast Isabella County at 7:31 am June 26 a press release from Mt. Pleasant Fire Chief Doug Lobsinger.The rescue team went into the Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Farwell Figure 8 and moreFarwell has some big plans in the works for the holiday weekend this year.TNT will present a Figure 8 Derby, Bump & Run, Gut n’ Go and a front wheel drive Demo Derby at the fairgrounds (221 S. Webber Street) on July 6th.The event begins at 7 pm Read More…
By Genine Hopkins After this year’s Marion Fair ended on Saturday, June 15, 2024, concerned citizens and some concerned Fair Board members brought up serious concerns about how the finances were handled for the fair. This included a cancellation of a check issued to HB Concerts, INC for around $40,000, as well as disputes about Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent According to reports from Consumer’s, downed trees Monday caused a power outage for 1,266 customers in Clare, Gladwin and northern Isabella Counties, with the most outages (749) listed in Clare County and 198 in Isabella County. Gladwin County also had 319 homes and businesses lose power.The storm hit the area in the Read More…
By Genine HopkinsArea communities will be holding numerous, family fun events. Below are just some of the incredible things to do in our area (Fireworks events are bolded and red): Saturday, June 29, 2024Fireworks in Houghton Lake at dusk. The show will be launched from the East Bay area on Saturday, June 29. Monday, July 1, 2024Cadillac Lion’s Read More…
UPDATE: McConnell has been found safe, according to Three Rivers police. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are asking for the public’s help in locating someone they say is missing and endangered. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, 20-year-old Adrian McConnell of Three Rivers has been missing since Sunday evening. Read More…