By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Three area Vietnam Veterans, Richard Ellis and Victoria Ellis of Clare [and her Guardian] and Ray Aldrich of Evart [and his Guardian] were all part of the first in the nation to take part in an all-Vietnam Veterans flight to Washington DC last week. They traveled with their “Guardians Leicia Romubio and Read More…
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Fire destroys Pole building Wednesday
By Pat MaurerThree departments responded, but firefighters faced a complicated situation when a pole building, owned by Donald Dietschat 740 Witbeck Drive was destroyed by a fire Wednesday.Clare firefighters were called to the scene on the north side of Shamrock Lake around 3:45 p.m. and fought the blaze for nearly two hours.But just getting there Read More…
Spranger takes the reins of
Pioneer football
by Ben MurphySports Writer From pretty much the time he was big enough to lug a bottle of water across a football field, Steven Spranger has been a part of the Clare football program. So, when hall of fame head coach Kelly Luplow retired recently, there was really no doubt in Spranger’s mind that he Read More…
Postcard from the Pines: No More Horsing Around
Fair week is over in Marion, Michigan. The 4-H animals and exhibits were judged, ribbons were dispensed and the auction was held. Food vendors have packed up and the carnival is gone. Our annual fair is one for the history books.Just as it was in many places across America, horse and harness racing was a Read More…
Betty June Hill
Betty June Hill, age 83 of Clare, formerly of Romeo, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma. Betty was born the daughter of the late Columbus and Gracie (Prater) Hembree on June 3, 1939 in LaFollette, Tennessee. She was united in marriage to Carl David Hill in 1956 with him predeceasing her Read More…
Judy Ann Schaaf
Judy Ann Schaaf, age 78 of Perry passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Laingsburg Chapel, 203 E. First North St., Laingsburg, MI 48848. Read More…
Brenda Faye Hart (Notter) (Bren)
Brenda Faye Hart (Notter) (Bren) age 72 died 6/16/2022 of natural causes at her home in Jackson, MI surrounded by her family.Brenda Hart was born on April 28, 1950 in Saginaw, MI. She attended Clare High School in Clare, MI. where she graduated in 1968. She attended Delta College near the Tri-Cities where she earned Read More…
Duane Harvey Baker
Duane Harvey Baker, age 91, of Mason, Michigan, went to his heavenly home on June 13, 2022, surrounded by his family. Duane was born, along with his twin brother Wayne, on March 20, 1931, in Marion, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Della (nee Sharpe) Baker. His family lived on a farm outside the Village Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Summer arrives with ridiculous gas prices!
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – The Missaukee County Board, at its meeting last week, approved a bid from Windemuller $91,856.17 to be paid from the Capitol Improvement Fund for the camera system replacement project.Also at the meeting, Lynn Pope, Northern Lakes CMH Board Member, gave an update on the organization.Under public comment, Kelly Wagenschutz, Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Anndrea McCrimmon and Becky Johnson
Family, faith, and farming.That’s what it’s all about for Anndrea McCrimmon and her daughter Becky Johnson.From their homes on 20th Avenue just east of Marion, the Duo help own and operate 20-20 Feeds and More, and JMAC Ranch.And it’s a family business. On any given day, you might find Becky’s kids, Alex and Chris, helping Read More…