By John RaffelCorrespondent AnnMarie Green was a state runner-up for the Clare Pioneers girls wrestling team on Friday and Saturday during the girls division finals at Ford Field in Detroit.Green started the tournament at 235 pounds by pinning Elloise Norman of Waterviet in 3:19.She advanced to the quarterfinals and pinned Azaria Lane of Dundee in Read More…
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It’s here! 51 Years of Green: Faces Behind Irish Fest!
By Christopher Johnson If there’s one thing that can be said for certain about Clare this time of year, it’s that there’s no shortage of Irish pride as the 51st Irish Festival approaches. Just about everywhere in town is decked out in green. Between now and Monday, it can’t be stopped. It’s self-sustaining, and the Read More…
I&M suspends service disconnections in Three Rivers through end of March
THREE RIVERS — In response to the tornadoes that passed through March 6 in Three Rivers, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) said in a release Thursday it would suspend service disconnections in the Three Rivers area through March 31. “Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the storm in the community. We were committed to restoring Read More…
Trailblazers claim district title with comeback win
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorWinning a district championship.That’s good. Really good. But it could be better.How about winning a district championship in comeback fashion?That’s getting closer … but still not quite good enough.Winning a district championship in comeback fashion in front of the home crowd.Yep, that’s it. That’s the scenario we’ve been looking for. And that’s Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorThe WendigoA pickleball brawl broke out on Spruce Creek Country Club courts Feb. 8 in Port Orange, Fla. Seems Tony Sapienza, 63 and wife Julianne, 51 and a rival senior couple fought over rules, Tony hammered plaintiff in the head with his paddle, punched him to the court, then some 20 pickleball peers Read More…
Troll tracks bridge launch ramps
By Scott SullivanEditorBig Lake winter gales make for whiteouts sweeping over and under north-south bridges here. Rescuers call these wind funnels.When lightly-loaded trailers with high profiles are engulfed in these blasts, they turn into sails, jackknife but bring nouveau Evel Knievel cab drivers with them, far shores in sight even as they plunge.Two nearby I-196 Read More…
Christian Neighbors hosting Stuff the Bus food drive
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Christian Neighbors is asking the community for help stocking its food pantry to help those in need.The organization will host its latest Stuff the Bus food drive on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, at Harding’s Market in Plainwell, collecting donations to support families across the area.Christian Neighbors program director Read More…
Siblings celebrate state championships
Saturday, March 7, is a day that will always hold a special place in the hearts of the members of Nieuwenhuis family from Plainwell.Because it was on that day that siblings Madison and Dylan each earned a Michigan High School Athletic Association state championship.Madison, a senior, won her title in the 105-pound weight class of Read More…
Plainwell cheer team places sixth at Division 2 State Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MOUNT PLEASANT—The Plainwell competitive cheer team capped another strong season Saturday with a sixth-place finish at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals at McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University.The Trojans totaled 767.52 points across the three rounds of competition, marking their third consecutive appearance Read More…
Life as Performance Art
I love laughter within boundaries of good taste. We laugh when we see a pompous, self-important individual slipping on the sidewalk; it is not funny when it happens to one of The Olds or someone who is disabled. Rule #1: Learn what is appropriate, or someone will teach you some manners.Political humor is another matter. Read More…