Jean Haynak, age 84 of Clare, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 20, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. On December 14, 1939, Jean was born one of six children to Dewey and Elenor (Thering) Wood at their family home in Clare. She was united in marriage to her loving Read More…
Shirley Brandt 88, of Farwell Michigan went to be with her Lord on October 18th 2024. Shirley had her daughter Susan,by her side. Shirley had battled with numerous strokes the last of which left her blind. Born Shirley Martha Suchner in Detroit Michigan November 16th 1935 to Freida & Oswald Suchner. Shirley graduated in 1954 Read More…
Happy Halloween!It’s one of my favorite holidays.As a youngster, months of planning went into the costume [my Mom loved to sew] and a trip into town on the big evening to go trick or treating was always topped off at the school’s annual Halloween carnival, complete with apples to bob for and a cup of Read More…
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, while the Viet Nam war was raging, many young people sought out different lifestyles. Some people had had enough of the way the society was becoming materialistic, saw the futility of following the current cultural values, and sought a different way of living that was more meaningful, yielded greater Read More…
Aldi will open their new store in Clare October 30 with a Ribbon Cutting scheduled for 8:45 am and the new store opening following the ceremony.For a “Sneak Peek” the store will be open on October 29th. The store hours will be 9 am to 8 pm.The Official Opening will include – For the first Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Trick or treating is not the only Halloween fun kids and grownup have to look forward to.Events are ongoing all over Clare, Harrison, Farwell and more!Of course, regular Trick or Treat hours will be held on Tuesday evening — October 31st in Clare and Coleman from 6 to 8 pm and in Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent After month of political wrangling between candidates on the ballot November 5th, the big day is nearly here – only ten days away now.Looking at the ballot for president and vice president, Vice President Kamala Harrison is hoping to move up to the highest position and VP hopeful is Tim Walz. They Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Contractor Carbon Six Construction Monday shared with Douglas City Council build-out plans to turn 415 Wiley Rd. into a new city hall and police station. Members agreed to post notice of a $4-million bond ask to do the work. The city Aug. 1 last year bought the 18,000-square foot Douglas Professional Read More…
There is something lucky about the number 13 and Halloween. Douglas will celebrate the Oct. 31 holiday five nights early, Saturday, Oct. 26, for the 26th year. That’s 13 years each for late parade founder Ginger Wilkinson and daughter Erin Wilkinson, Hystopolis Production event manager. The adult march, which will start at 10 p.m. down Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Public Schools board was set to interview the district’s one internal applicant — middle/high school principal Mark Neidlinger — for superintendent to replace the retiring Tim Travis. The public was invited to attend. Travis announced this summer he planned to retire Dec. 31. The Michigan Leadership Institute has facilitated Read More…