It’s almost the end of May, and with a few weather blips, we seem to be on track to welcome June’s weather, right on time. Mom Nature agrees and has showered the landscape with the most spectacular lilac blooms in years. There isn’t a single bush or a mighty stand of bushes anywhere that isn’t Read More…
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Obituary: Helen Arlene Richardson
Helen Arlene Richardson, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at home with family by her side. She was 88.Helen was born on September 17, 1933 to Arly and Vera (VanWegen) Reedy in Sylvan Township, Michigan. Her life long passion was working with flowers. She owned “Flowers by Tender Touch” for many years. Read More…
Obituary: Richard (Dick) Eugene Archey
Richard (Dick) Eugene Archey, also affectionately known as “Arch”, a lifelong resident of Clare, passed away surrounded by his family on May 18, 2022 at MyMichigan Health – Midland. He was 62 years old. Dick was born on March 30, 1960 in Clare, the son of Edward and Elaine (Carncross) Archey. Dick enjoyed softball, fishing, playing Read More…
Obituary: Bradley Allen Johnson
Bradley Allen Johnson, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home. He was 29.Brad was born on August 29, 1992 to Daniel and Ann (Towe) Johnson in Alpena, Michigan. He was engaged to be married to Julia Borucki. In his spare time he could often be found outside, hunting and Read More…
Obituary: Louise (Melnek) Weldon
Louise (Melnek) Weldon, age 88, of Clare, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home. She was born the daughter of Harold and Sadie (Penrose) Clute on March 20. 1934, near Clare. Louise attended school in Beaverton and Clare and graduated from Clare High School. Louise’s work career included working in food service at Central Read More…
Obituary: Norris E. Wilson
Norris E. Wilson – Age 83 of Lake, MI was reunited with his son, Kyle, on May 19, 2022. Norris was born to parents Robert Henry Carl and Hulda (Reynolds) Wilson in Surrey Township on March 8, 1939. Norris graduated from Farwell High School in 1957. He worked at Holley Carburetor where he met Ruth Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: June arrives Wednesday!
I dream about this time of year on those long, dark cold days in February.Trouble is when it finally arrives, it only lasts a little while, but then you have to make the most of it when it arrives.We headed down to Gun Lake over last weekend to welcome Jack’s brother Brent and his wife Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Cody Rozeveld
Oh, the places you’ll go.Dr. Seuss said it best: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”Cody Rozeveld, a 2012 NMC graduate, chose a career in cancer research. It’s taken him to the Mayo Clinic, and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Soon, he’ll Read More…
Eccles hired to lead county parks
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A change has taken place in the directorship of the Osceola County Parks Department.Carl Baumgras has left as director and the department’s new director is Lyndsey Eccles. The 2022 camping season begins on May 6 and ends on Sept. 25. Reservations will be taken up to six months in advance. Read More…
Middle Branch announces tire collection days
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Middle Branch Township office has announced hours for the 2022 annual tire collection:The days and hours are: Thursday, June 9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, June 10 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday June 11, 2022 – 8 a.m. to noonAll tires must be clean and dry.Rims are Read More…