By John RaffelCorrespondent CKLAE — Clare’s wrestling team defeated Charlotte 39-26 at the Mount Pleasant team tournament on Dec. 14.For Clare, Devin Wheeler (126) lost 17-11 to Lane Moore; the Pioneers forfeited at 132 to Isaiah Keith; Dalton Kruskamp fell to Daniel Rodriguez (138) on a pin in 1;43; Bryson Hernandez (144) pinned Carter Moore Read More…
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Obituary: Don David Papesh
Don David Papesh went to celebrate Christmas with his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1950 to Andrew and Jo Maxine (Seibt) Papesh. He graduated from Clare High School in 1968 where he met Dorothy Hess. On September 20, 1968, Don and Dorothy were united in marriage and Read More…
Obituary: Richard “Dick” G. Ellis III
Richard “Dick” G. Ellis III, age 79 of Clare, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 19, 2024 at home. Dick was born the son of Richard Ellis II and Muriel Engelston on August 31, 1945 in Oswego, NY. He served in the Vietnam War in the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines; the unit was nicknamed “The Walking Read More…
Obituary: Janet Marie “Jan” Taylor
NOVEMBER 23, 1943 – DECEMBER 22, 2024Janet Marie “Jan” Taylor age 81 of Harrison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Janet was born the daughter of Edward Joseph and Ida Carrie (Clark) Menke on Tuesday, November 23, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan. Jan graduated from Webberville High School in Read More…
Obituary: Thomas Joseph Gibbs
Thomas Joseph Gibbs, age 85 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Horizon Senior Living Center of Clare. On March 10, 1939, Tom was born the son of Helen (Brick) Gibbs in Detroit, MI. He was united in marriage to Diane Jennings on March 14, 1969 in Clawson, MI. From Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Resolutions for 2025
It’s time for my annual list of resolutions for the coming year.I am really good at making lists and resolutions.I make lists for just about everything. It used to be because I like doing it. These days it’s because I can’t remember anything anymore!Without a list, I would be lost, and so would Jack. One Read More…
May I Walk with You? Making the Sale
I’m frustrated! Many times, I have heard pastors talking about how great the Christian life is, the importance of living a moral life, the importance of giving and committing one’s life to Jesus and the Church. They and others share stories and experiences of living with Jesus. They talk about Jesus forgiving sin and being Read More…
Sprague sentenced up to 55 years for runover death of Dylon Andras
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Allen Leroy Sprague, the Isabella County man found guilty of hitting and killing a dirt biker and attempting to kill a second rider more than a year ago, has been has been sentenced to spend 35 to 55 years in prisonLast month he was found guilty in a jury trial of all Read More…
Clare BOE approves property purchase, hears about bond work
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent At the December 16 Clare Board of Education meeting, board members approved a motion to purchase property, 107 E. Wheaton in Clare for $129,285.00At the November 18 board meeting, the BOE authorized the Superintendent to negotiate details for the potential purchase.In his report to the board at the December meeting, Superintendent Matt Read More…
CTE Health Occupations students excel at Regional HOSA competition
Students from the Clare-Gladwin Career & Technical Education (CTE) Health Occupations program demonstrated their skills and knowledge at the recent regional Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition, held at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). A total of 31 CTE Health Occupations students participated in 16 different events, competing against more than 1,000 students from Read More…