If you needed anything- You knew you could call Johnny Mac. There is not a thing he wouldn’t do for friends, family, or strangers alike. If you ever messed up you knew he’d be there to pick up the pieces by your side while laughing with you at your blunder. He found humor in every Read More…
“Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.” One doesn’t have to look far torecognize that some of American culture no longer practices keeping Sunday as a day for God, family, and rest. In the past things were different. Many remember that few if any stores were open on Sundays. Even grocery stores, drug stores, and Read More…
I’ll bet you thought I was going to write about fall color… well not quite yet, although it is getting a little more colorful out there.Surprisingly the fall color level is just about the same here as it is up north at Roscommon, where we spent last week on the first weeks’ vacation we have Read More…
By David Hutchinson The Clare County Historical Society held its annual Old Fashion Day celebration at the History Park on Saturday, September 28. It was estimated that over 200 people visited the park, five miles north and one mile east of the City of Clare, throughout the day.There was a lot for visitors to see Read More…
By Genine Hopkins Bob Dodson has taken his role as the new Director at the Clare County Animal Shelter and hit the road running. Currently, he is helping coordinate the construction of a dog park next to the Animal Shelter on Cranberry Lake Road in Hayes Township, to better serve the Harrison and Clare County Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The Clare County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation September 3rd into a “suspicious death” near the 10,000 block of East Forrest Road in Franklin Township, a release this week said.What has not been released is any details about the case: whether the deceased is a man or woman, when the body was Read More…
Douglas plans to close one lane of Water Street for bit valley gutter curb replacement Thursday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The city Sept. 25 announce it has hired Bruce’s Blacktop to pave about 450 feet of Water’s west edge feet wide from the hilltop down to prevent it from being washed Read More…
Saugatuck city will conduct two to three weeks of asphalt repairs starting Monday, Oct. 7, the city announced last week. Receiving new topcoats will be: • Francis Street from Water to Butler streets and from Holland to Elizabeth streets; • Griffith Street from Culver to Mason streets; • Mason from Grand to Elizabeth streets; and Read More…
Voters for Saugatuck Public Schools board seats will have to write in candidates’ names during the general election Nov. 5. The district will have five seats available: four for four-year terms ending Dec. 31, 2028; and one two-partial seat ending Dec. 31, 2026. Five individuals completed documentation needed on time for their names to appear Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe unbeaten streak reached four games for the Saugatuck boys soccer team thanks to a 7-0 road win over Bridgman on Monday, Sept. 30.That marked the second straight game in which the Trailblazers scored seven goals, as they bested Pentwater 7-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26.Dante Holley was the offensive star of that Read More…