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…
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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…
Do you need help? Write Us!
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…
Center places four new historic markers
You may notice fresh history around town amid the fall leaves and fresh snow. Last week, the Saugatuck- Douglas History Center installed its latest round of historical markers. The Center’s “History Lives Here” interpretive marker program, launched in 2022, is meant to reveal the layers of extraordinary history in everyday places along the lakeshore. The Read More…
Saugatuck voters return incumbents
By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck voters returned all three incumbents in a five-way race Tuesday, Nov. 4, to three available two-year seats on the city council. Current mayor Holly Anderson and councilman Joe Clark topped all comers with 240 votes each. Fellow incumbent Russ Gardner will also be back after tallying 235 votes. Falling shy Read More…
Holley thrives on soccer field for Saugatuck
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAs a sophomore last season, Saugatuck soccer standout Dante Holley received Second Team All-State recognition.As a junior, he wanted more.“I know being Second Team All-State is an honor, but it’s never fun to feel like you are the second-place finisher,” Holley said. “So over the summer I worked as hard as possible Read More…