August is here.Hard to believe that the summer season is two-thirds over already.The Clare County Fair is over for another year. A really great turn out when we were there on Monday evening, loads of great rides but a really sad thing that happened when, just after we left, Mounted Deputy Nicolle Shuff died of Read More…
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Mike’s Musings: Big Oil… Soaking our Savings
Those of us who use more than a tank of gas on a weekly basis, have felt the doubling of gas prices in our pocketbook. What use to be a $40 fill-up is now $80 and if you own a diesel truck, it is much worse.Some of us have taken our angst out on local Read More…
Special ceremony today will honor Nichole Shuff
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A special procession to honor Nichole Marie Shuff has been planned for today, August 5 in Farwell.Just 33 years old, Nichole died following an accident on July 25th while working as a Mounted Deputy at the Clare County Fair.A release from Sheriff John Wilson of the Clare County Sheriff’s Office said, “It Read More…
Lightning in Clare injures one, damages
apartments
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 1:50 pm lightning strike that hit a tree on May Street in front of the 205 Apartment Building destroyed the tree and blew debris all over the site, blew multiple windows in and even blew a hole in an apartment wall, Clare Fire Chief Jim Chapman said.The occupant of that apartment Read More…
CCTC, senior millage renewals approved
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent On the Clare County level, voters went to decide if they would approve millage renewals for the Senior Services Millage, a 0.27 mil request. The millage request was approved by a vote of 4,904 to 1,599.The millage helps Senior Services to continue to provide In- Home Services and Congregate Meals for seniors Read More…
Missaukee voters make their decisions
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Missaukee County voters went for Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat) and Tudor Dixon (Republican) in Tuesday’s primary election.Whitmer was running unopposed. Dixon was running against five other GOP opponents.Jack Bergman (Republican) and Bob Lorinser (Democrat) are the Congressional first district nominees while Michele Hoitenga (Republican) and Joel Sheltrown (Democrat) were the state Read More…
Custer defeats
Elkins in county commission race
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – James Custer defeated Roger Elkins in an Osceola County Board of Commissioners battle of two Evart Republican incumbents during the Tuesday primary.Custer faces no opposition in the November election. He won over Elkins 270-222.They faced each other in the same district for the first time because of redistricting.Gretchen Whitmer didn’t Read More…
All ballot issues in Osceola County receive thumbs up
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County voters approved various ballot proposals on the Tuesday primary ballot.By a 3,371-2,183 tally, voters approved the MSU Extension & 4H services proposal.It was passed 147-81 in Highland Township, 171-147 in Marion Township and 107-87 in Middle Branch Township.Voters OKed County the SRO and sheriff general operations proposal 3,493-2,092. Read More…
Obituary: Charlotte Ruth Warner
Charlotte Ruth Warner, 78, of Clare, passed away on July 21, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland with her family by her side. Charlotte was born February 18, 1944, in Gladwin, MI, to Paul and Julia (Iutzi) Huber. She married Gerald L. Warner on February 1, 1964, in Harrison, and they made a home in Read More…
Obituary: Ardea “Dee” Gibson
Ardea “Dee” Gibson, age 87, passed away July 24, 2022 at MidMichigan Health Hospital in Midland, Michigan. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.Dee enjoyed socializing (she loved people), knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, and occasionally “donating” to Casino!Dee was united in marriage to Jerry Gibson on February 10, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan.Surviving Dee is her Read More…