Clare County Review News

Downtown Clare crash knocks out power, leaves two injured

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Downtown Clare was “in the dark” Saturday night after a two-car crash around 9:45 pm caused a power outage that lasted about eight hours, according to Clare Police Chief Dave Saad. He said the traffic light was out of power even longer.“Fortunately, no fatalities were reported and the occupants of both vehicles Read More…

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MyMichigan’s Clare hospital to break ground on expansion project

MyMichigan Health will break ground on MyMichigan Medical Center Clare’s Expansion and Revitalization Project on Monday, July 15. The community is invited to join in the celebration set outside the Medical Center’s Emergency Department from 4 to 5:30 p.m.“MyMichigan Health is dedicated to Clare County and every patient that accesses care in our Farwell, Harrison Read More…

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Misunderstanding leads to tense meeting in Village of Marion

By Genine Hopkins  What started as a misunderstanding between the new campground manager and citizens trying to utilize the park and path on the village owned portion of the fairgrounds in Marion, blew up Facebook and resulted in an extremely tense village meeting on July 1, 2024.  Citizens who alleged they were denied access to the Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Sports

Carlin excels in track and wrestling for Gobles

By John RaffelCorrespondent Finn Carlin was among the four Gobles freshmen who placed at their sports respective state championships.The others were Libby Smith, Daisy Estrada, and Lauren Shaffer.Carlin placed a school best third place at the MHSAA Wrestling State Finals.1- How well did the team performFinn – “The team was very well rounded for the Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Obituaries

Obituary: Peggy “Peg” Nicholas

Peggy “Peg” Nicholas, 87, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024, with her son and daughter-in-law at her bedside following a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was born in her family’s home on June 21, 1937, in Lawton, MI to Maurice and Gertrude (Hulbert) Bailey. She was the second of five children Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

Three fire departments fight Paw Paw Tuesday morning blaze

The Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire, Tuesday morning, July 2, at KPEP, 38266 West Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw. Arriving at the scene at approximately 9 a.m., fire department members found heavy smoke coming from the rooftop and one apartment totally engulfed in flames. At press time, it was unknown Read More…

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Man stabbed in alcohol-fueled fight

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ALMENA TWP. – An alcohol-fueled fight between two men in Almena Township late Friday night, June 28, resulted in one man being stabbed and the other charged with assault with intent to commit murder, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott Read More…

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Five arrested in Sheriff’s Office “Clean Streets”

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported the arrest of five individuals with outstanding felony warrants by detectives from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations and Narcotics Division.During the execution of these arrests, detectives recovered a recently reported stolen 2010 Kawasaki motorcycle, which was investigated by Read More…