It finally happened. I am retired! Who could ask for more? Then it happened. We had planned to sell the office, but God had something better in mind. Through the grapevine I learned of a doctor who may be interested in leasing the office. To make a long story short, we signed a leasing contract, Read More…
On Sunday, January 18, 2026 at approximately 12:19 p.m. the Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash on southbound US-127 near Colonville Rd in Grant Township. Initial reports indicated a vehicle traveling on northbound US-127 had crossed over the median and struck a vehicle traveling southbound head on.Deputies from the Clare Read More…
By Lindsey Ashley At this Monday’s meeting, City Manager Jeremy Howard announced the North + South Passenger Rail Project.The North + South Rail Project is a proposed new transportation service that would connect cities in Southwest Michigan to mid-Michigan and onward to the northwest lower peninsula (L.P.) through train rails. The ultimate goal of this Read More…
By Patricia Ferrell Wednesday’s Clare County Board of Commissioners meeting started off with Vice Chairman Rick Fancon being re-elected to this position in the Board of Commissioners Room at the courthouse in Harrison.Steven Sentz, of Grant Township, was then up and announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Clare County.Sentz said he has been interested and Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Kendall Parsons is a senior on the Clare girls ski team and is anticipating on having a standout winter for the Pioneers.This is her fourth year of skiing.The first year I made it on varsity,” Parsons recalled. “The second year I made it to regional. The third year I wasn’t Read More…
Danny Saghir, regional corporate chef at Taher, was guest chef recently at Sturgis Public Schools. On Jan. 13, he prepared chicken shawarma for students at Sturgis Middle School. Taher, based in Minnetonka, Minn., is the district’s partner to provide food service management. Chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern food. “Shawarma” derives from the Turkish word Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorIt’s been said that good things come to those who wait.That was the case for the Saugatuck boys basketball team.After dropping their first eight games of the season, the Trailblazers broke into the win column thanks to a 44-37 decision over visiting Muskegon Catholic Central on Tuesday, Jan. 13.“We got a win,” Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorTrumping the SharkThere’s go big or go home, then there’s stealing a shark out of an aquarium. Three sharknappers did so in San Antonio last month, smuggling it out in a baby stroller.Viewers’ knee-jerk reaction to coo at babies led some, looking twice, to weigh words more carefully. “What adorable, er … teeth.”On Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Planning Commission was scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 20 to weigh a proposed 36-unit The Enclave condominium development on 9.718 acres at 6549 Old Allegan Road, adjacent to Blue Star Highway.Johnny Walker, with Exxel Engineering, on Dec. 24 submitted a request for Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan review and rezoning on Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego Public Schools’ food service staff set a new standard this year.Every member of the department earning a Managerial ServSafe Certification—a nationally recognized credential in food safety and handling.According to district officials, this marks the first time in Otsego history that all food service employees have been certified at this level.Typically, Read More…