By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us Read More…
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Perez re-appointed mayor by 5-4 vote
By Dennis Volkert Frank Perez was reappointed mayor of Sturgis, in a 5-4 vote. Jeff Mullins, 1st Precinct commissioner, was named vice mayor, also by 5-4. The decisions came during the board’s annual organizational meeting, held Nov. 10. Richard Bir, also representing 1st precinct, had served as vice mayor for the past year. Perez was appointed mayor in 2023, Read More…
Veterans honored with special ceremony in Centreville
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — About a dozen veterans in the local area were honored in a ceremony in Centreville Tuesday morning.The Centreville Downtown Development Authority held its annual veterans’ celebration at Yoder’s Country Market on Veterans Day, a way to thank veterans for their service and show them appreciation from the local community.The Read More…
Harrison, Farwell football players draw honors
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell and Harrison football teams were members of the Jack Pine Conference’s Division 2 this season and placed several players on the all-league list announced recently.For Farwell, sophomore Mason Sterling was honored as a first-team offensive skill player. Senior Zane Hanna was a second-team offense skill player.Asher Yarhouse was named Read More…
May I Walk with You? CAREGIVER BURNOUT
Recently I was talking with a lady who had been caring for her handicapped child for many years. While she obviously loves her daughter, she has begun showing symptoms of anxiety and depression. She is finding herself not sleeping well, becoming forgetful, on edge, and at times panicky. While she loves to cook, mow grass, Read More…
Harrison’s Freedom Park ceremony recognizes veterans
By Christopher Johnson The Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison held its annual Veterans Day ceremony this past Tuesday, honoring the many men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony began at 11:00 AM, with a cold chill that preceded an eventual flurry of snow that arrived afterwards.The SpeakersAfter the presentation Read More…
American Legion 505 honors Navy vet with Quilt of Valor
By Christopher Johnson Farwell, like many other locations around Clare County, celebrated Veterans Day with an outpouring of pride for the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.At 11:00 AM a flag ceremony took place in the Village Park with VFW Post 3039 and the Farwell High School Band. Meanwhile, American Legion Post 558 Read More…
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Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us what Read More…
Sweet Sisters learn … and give back
By Scott Sullivan Editor Nine Douglas Elementary fourth graders, hosted and guided by mother Anna Gregg, have formed Sweet Sisters Baking to learn about making good eats and giving back to the community. Alphabetically, Reese Bagladi, Elise Gregg, Josie Kerridge, Elise Kimball, Malia Monroe, Riley Root, Scout Skinner, Whitney Weemhoff and Catherine Wellman voiced interest Read More…
Douglas cat rescue seeks volunteers
Want to help rescue animals? The Wishbone House, a nonprofit cat adoption center and resale shop at 165 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas, is seeking volunteers to help run the shop. With up to 40 adoptable cats in cozy, free-roaming rooms and spacious kennels, the center is a cat lover’s paradise, but takes a significant team Read More…