I was supposed to have Heart By-Pass surgery on December 4, but due to insurance complications, my surgery has been postponed until the issue can be resolved. Please enjoy the prepared columns for the rest of the year. I want to thank you all for your prayers. I am truly blessed.Here are some great truths Read More…
By Dennis Volkert On Dec. 9, Kerri Millett attended her final meeting as a member of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education.Millett has served on BOE for the past 24 years. She held the role of board president 2007-2009 and 2015-2016.At the board meeting, Superintendent Art Ebert presented a plaque to Millett in recognition of Read More…
RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 13“Santa’s Workshop,” 5-8 p.m., Doyle Community Center. Cookie-decorating, games, crafts, photos with Santa Claus; $5 per child, max of $15 per family; free admission for Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s boys basketball team picked up its first win of the season on Dec. 6 with a 44-32 verdict over Shepherd in Jack Pine action.Dane Alexander let all scorers with 17 points. Ryan Louch had 11 points, seven assists and four steals. Chase Randall chipped in 11 points and eight Read More…
Charles Hammock, Jr., age 83 of Farwell, formerly of Detroit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 6, 2024. On April 1, 1941, Charles was born to Charles and Cora (Trice) Hammock, Sr. in Thomaston, GA. Throughout his life, Charles enjoyed learning new skills and hobbies, becoming a “jack of all trades”. He Read More…
Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos) Smith. Her family moved to Benton Harbor where she attended elementary school through third grade Read More…
It has been said that Catholics learn wrote prayers while non-Catholics learn the Bible. Let’s take a look at that and see if we don’t do both. The Rosary is a wonderful meditative prayer that is based on the Bible. It begins with the Sign of the Cross, reaffirming the Trinity, purely Biblical. Then we Read More…
OMG, there’s only eleven days left until Christmas!Guess I really have to get some projects finished, wrapping and decorating – and baking done pretty soon…Jack has the entry to our little place looking pretty festive with lights all around, plus our reindeer and snowman all making a festive show for visitors.Inside it’s a different story. Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A lawsuit filed June 28, 2023 by Michelle Ambrozaitis, Clare County Prosecuting Attorney against the Clare County Board of Commissioners has been dismissed in 55th Circuit Court, after 39th Circuit Court Judge, the Honorable Judge Kimberly L. Booher signed the order on December 10th.The dismissal was “Pursuant to the Order of the Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent John Pakledinaz was the Farwell Board of Education’s top choice to fill the remainder of Shari Buccilli’s seat on the board. Buccilli was honored for her many years of service to the BOE, com-munity and children of the district at an earlier meeting.The choice for Pakledinaz was made at a special meeting, Read More…