Gregory G. Smith, age 47 of Mt. Pleasant tragically left us on September 13, 2024. Greg was born on September 4, 1977 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of George and Sandra Smith. He was raised in Farwell, MI and was a 1996 graduate of Farwell High School. Greg worked as a construction laborer for Read More…
I’m afraid not, but sometimes you get your wish, or at least a bit of it.I was wishing for a longer summer season because it seems like this year’s had just arrived and was already over.Well, it seems that my wish has come true, at least for a little longer.Summer really has been extended this Read More…
In the gospel of Mark, the message Jesus preached, is quoted. “This is the time of fulfillment. The reign of God is at hand! Reform your lives and believe in the gospel!” In the next paragraph he calls his first apostles, Peter and Andrew, and James and John. “Come follow after me. I will make Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard introduced the new School Liaison Officer at Monday night’s City Commission meeting. He said:“After the recent full-time retirement of School Liaison Officer Brian David, theCity began the search for a replacement for that role. After reviewing and interviewing severalcandidates, Steven Sentz was selected as the new School Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 50-year-old Mt Pleasant man, Anthony Demasi, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison September 12th in United States District Court, Eastern District in Bay City by US District Judge Thomas L. Ludington.Last March, he pled guilty to one count each of identity theft and fraud after a federal Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Allen Leroy Sprague, the Isabella County man facing charges of hitting and killing a dirt biker and attempting to kill a second rider has been adjourned until November 5th.Sprague, 54 of Farwell, has been charged with the murder October 25th of Dylon Edward Dean Andras, 29, who he allegedly ran down while Read More…
By Pamela WhitlowThe Bulldogs competed in their second consecutive regional game of the season last Friday night against the Loachapoka Indians on the road. LaFayette had a rough go, losing 25-6.The Indians who recently made the move from division 1A to division 2A are more than just a battle of the bands, but a game Read More…
Mr. Jerome Royzell “Big G” Russell, 61, of Dadeville died Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Compassus Bethany House, Auburn. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at New Popular Springs Baptist Church, 4853 North Thornton Rd, Dadeville at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Richard D. Jacobs officiating. Interment will be in Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent In the aftermath of the school shooting tragedy that took place earlier this month in Winder, Georgia there was a heightened level of safety procedures enacted at Valley High School on Friday, September 13th of 2024.What ensued was a tidal wave of wild rumors that swirled around the community and across social Read More…