By Rick CordesC-N correspondent CENTREVILLE — Supporters of a proposal to have the Michigan State Police take over the investigation into the 2018 disappearance of Brittany Wallace Shank gathered in Centreville Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26 to voice their concerns about lack of progress in the investigation.Wallace-Shank was last seen on the evening of November 30, Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Two local school districts will be seeking funding proposals that look to have minimal impacts on residents’ taxes on the Nov. 5 ballot.White Pigeon Community Schools will be seeking a bond proposal to fund security upgrades, technology upgrades and renovations at school buildings, while Constantine Public Schools Read More…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Colosky, who peacefully passed away at the age of 52 on 10/24/2024 at his daughter’s home. Martin bravely fought a five-year battle with colon cancer, showing immense strength and resilience every step of the way. Martin was a proud man who loved his Read More…
Karen Sue Day, age 77 of Clare, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Medilodge of Clare. Karen was born the daughter of Charles and Modesta (Gatten) Day in Allegan, Michigan. Karen resided in Clare in her early years until graduation. She eventually moved to Chicago and worked at Read More…
James (Jim) Gedney, age 64 of Beaverton, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 22, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1960 to William (Bill) Gedney and Joyce (Newman) Earle. Jim grew up in Clare, MI and was 1978 graduate of Clare High School. He was preceded in death by his Read More…
Dylan Mathew Clyne of Lake, known by many as Dyl Pickle or Sweet Pea, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the young age of 25. Dylan was born on August 27, 1999, in Flint to parents Philip Clyne and Stacy (Wolfe) Fickes. Dylan graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in West Branch, Read More…
CALKINS (BIGELOW), RHONDA L., age 71, of Clare, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates. Rhonda was born May 8, 1953, in Corona, California, the daughter of Merle and Marion (Yager) Calkins. Rhonda was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. She worked in retail for many years, most Read More…
Recently, I was stunned by a fellow church goer who witnessed another fellow church goer verbally criticizing a parent whose preschool children were not paying attention, but playing. The message was, “You need to make your kids behave! They bother me.” My heart sank. This incident reminded me of how strict my parents were about Read More…
I have been sewing or on this computer all week long and this place looks like it.You would think with just the two of us living here it would stay pretty neat.Not so, my floor is covered in thread, scraps of material and glitter from a side project on a Halloween outfit.Although to be truthful, Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare County Veteran’s Services were recently the recipients of $1,650 donated by members of the Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and with the “very generous support” of the Lake of The Pines Association (LOPA).The funds provide Clare County Veterans Services – “veterans’ emergency relief programs including the Read More…