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- Mike’s Musings: Time to say good riddance to UN
My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it has become too big and bureaucratic, and divisive to get anything of substance done.All the Read More… - Harrison man sentenced in connection to murder
By Kaitlyn Campbell A Harrison man was sentenced on Nov. 21 in connection to the murder of Brian Leszcz.On Oct. 4, Kenneth Joseph Young plead no contest to Assault with Intent to Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, and guilty to habitual 4th offender. Each of these offenses are Read More… - York sentenced for hiding wife’s body in freezer
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Terrell York, of Deerfield Township in Isabella County, will be spending from two to eight years in prison for keeping his dead wife’s body in a freezer in his home to continue to collect her Social Security.York was sentenced Tuesday by Isabella County Circuit Judge Mark Duthie, who reportedly called the facts Read More… - Make it a Clare County Christmas December 9th, 2023
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Christmas festivities are gearing up all over Clare County December 9th with lighted parades, Santa, Craft Shows and much, much more to see and do throughout the area. Clare:The fun begins in Clare with a Holiday Craft Show December 9th at the Clare Union Railroad Depot from 10 am to 2 pm. Read More… - Competitive cheer team eyes another successful seasonBy John Raffel Danyel Prielipp wears many hats as superintendent and elementary principal at Marion schools.But she is also coach of a well establish competitive cheer program with high hopes for another strong year.Practices began in mid-November with the Eagles hoping to have as much success in 2023-24 as they did in 2022-23.“We had several Read More…
- Clare boys basketball opens season with win against AlmaBy Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare boys basketball team won their first game of the season against Alma on Nov. 28 with a final score of 56-51.In a Hudl highlights video of the game, in the first quarter, Ryan Rodenbo had a three-pointer and Ritchie Montgomery had a steal. In the second quarter, Ryan Louch had a Read More…
- Obituary: Devere “Dee” Ernest Lamphere
Devere “Dee” Ernest Lamphere, age 81 of McBain passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. Dee was born to Mary and Ernest Lamphere in Cadillac, MI on September 18, 1942. Dee married the love of his life Joyce Marie Wonsey on May 22, 1964, together they had four children; Shelly Nadrowski, Read More… - Obituary: Frank Ronald Terry
Frank Ronald Terry Frank Ronald Terry, 70, of Harrison, passed away on November 21, 2023 at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Frank was born December 4, 1952, and lived his early years in Hazel Park, Michigan. He is survived by his daughter Keren, who lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan; and his son Mark, who lives Read More… - Obituary: Lawrence “Larry” Kelly Green
Lawrence “Larry” Kelly Green– age 64 of Lake passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at MYMichigan Health in Clare. Lawrence was born on December 17th, 1958, to parents Herbert Lee and Diane (Verty) Green in Detroit, Michigan. Larry grew up here in Clare County, moved downstate to Detroit and then back here again 25 Read More… - Obituary: John Thomas Wood
John Thomas Wood Farwell, MI John Thomas Wood, age 71, of Farwell, MI, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. At John’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on December 3, 2023, at 4pm in Mt. Pleasant, Read More… - Obituary: Alice Marie Pence
Alice Marie Pence– age 95 of Lake passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Prestige Place in Mt. Pleasant. Alice was born on November 17th, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to parents John and Elizabeth (LaRue) Hardy. Alice married Lawrence Pence on April 29, 1960, in Warren, Michigan. Alice was a member of the Lake Read More… - Obituary: Phil Rodgers
Phil Rodgers of Bronwood Ga, (formerly Marion Mi) passed away Wednesday November 15 after a long hard fought battle with Cancer with his loving wife of 51 years Connie by his side. Phillip was born January 12th 1953 the fourth of five children from Earl Mac Rodgers and Pattie Lee Gross. On January 6th 1973 Read More… - Obituary: Donna Lou Rodabaugh
Donna Lou Rodabaugh– age 91 of Farwell passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Donna was born on March 4th, 1932, to parents Vernie B. and Bernice I. Austin Hose in Lake City, Michigan. She was married on June 16th, 1950, to Gerald Ray Rodabaugh in Alma, Michigan. Read More… - Obituary: Cynthia G. (Hemstreet) MayesCynthia G. (Hemstreet) Mayes, age 75 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant assisted living facility. Cindy was born the second of four children to Jack and Romagne (Perry) Hemstreet on Christmas Day, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant. Cindy was a lifelong resident of the Central Michigan area, Read More…
- Proud to be a Pioneer: Handling Hard
It’s an interesting era in our schools. It can be easy to believe the sky is falling depending on where you get your news. But there are beacons of great things happening in our schools all the time. And our task as school and community leaders is to build a school culture that teachers and Read More… - May I Walk with You? REAL PRESENCE
While reading “This Is My Body” by Bishop Robert Baron I was dismayed to discover that 69% of Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. How sad! I take that to mean that they believe that the consecrated bread and wine are not really Jesus’ body and blood, Read More… - Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Being late isn’t so bad…
I can’t believe it but I am actually writing this column a whole day before it needs to be sent in to the editor.This is so unusual that it will probably mess up my whole week and of course it started me thinking about “being late.”I am almost always late, especially at getting things done Read More… - Postcard from the Pines: Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Stars
Christmas is approaching quickly and this week’s snow seems to have made folks realize how little time we have. So in December, we’ll share some Marion Christmas memories and stroll along a very different Main Street than what we know today. It may be forgotten by many, and completely unknown to the rest, but at Read More… - Wildlife Restoration Project Underway north of Marion
If you’ve taken a drive north of Marion on M-66 lately, you’ve probably noticed some trucks and heavy equipment out on the state game area between 23 Mile and County Line Road.“We have two parts of the same project that we’re working on,” said Michigan DNR Wildlife Biologist Vernon Richardson.“What the equipment out there is Read More… - Township board tables floor projectBy John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Middle Branch Townsihp Board dealt with various items at its meeting in November and voted to table the floor project until the January meeting.It was reported limestone is completed at the end of pavilion and the remainder will be spread and compacted.The fan for the Fire Department has been Read More…