Mr. John Thomas (Moon) Tucker, Jr., 57, of Roanoke died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his residence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke at 2:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Calvin Trammell officiating. Public viewing will be at Vines Funeral Home, Friday, May 20, 2022 from 2:00 Read More…
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LaFayette citizens, businesses support Main Street
For months now private citizens and business owners have been meeting in LaFayette’s historic district at different locations with one goal in mind, to score a Main Street Designation. Ansley Emfinger from the Chambers County Development Authority explained the group’s goal “Vision LaFayette is seeking a Main Street Alabama designation for LaFayette. As a community Read More…
Reception opens Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent By Tuesday, ten sculptures were in place and ready for viewing on the streets of downtown Clare.A room full of art lovers, artists, committee members and more attended a special reception at the Doherty Hotel Tuesday evening to celebrate the opening of the Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk and the beginning of Read More…
Clare home invasion suspect named
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The suspect in a Clare home invasion that was fatally shot May 5th by the homeowner has been named.A release from Clare Police Chief Dave Saad the man was identified as Kevin Michael Lightall, 48 of Clare.In a press release Thursday morning May 5th, Chief Saad reported that officers responded to a Read More…
Postcard from the Pines: Do you remember the Noon Whistle?
It’s time for some more nostalgia. This one is not a person or a popular event or place, yet the mention of it can bring a smile, a nod, and memories. Do you remember the noon whistle? Signaling the noon hour was the practice in many a small town at one time. It was a Read More…
Obituary: Myrna Mae Smith
Myrna Mae Smith, age 83 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Americana assisted living facility of Clare. On June 8, 1938, Myrna was born to parents Ernest H. and Eathel G. (Carncross) Penrose in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Myrna was a lifelong resident of the Central Michigan area, having lived the majority Read More…
Obituary: Woodbridge Junior Woodman
Woodbridge Junior Woodman, age 84, of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 09, 2022. Funeral services for Woodbridge will be held on Friday May 13, 2022, at Stocking Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with pastor Ron Callen with Community Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Hatton Township Cemetery. The Family will receive Read More…
Obituary: Elisabeth D. Boxx
Elisabeth D. Boxx, age 70 of Farwell, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Elisabeth was born the daughter of the late Robert R. and Bonnie (Braudt) Winner on May 17, 1951 in Wuerzburg, Germany. Elisabeth had worked as a Nurses Aide in Mississippi; she and her family had moved Read More…
Obituary: Rosellen Cathy Jacobs
Rosellen Cathy Jacobs – Age 74 of Lake, passed away at her home under hospice care on the morning of Monday, May 9, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Rosellen was born to parents Leo and Daisy (Roberts) Lyons in Mt. Pleasant, MI on January 24, 1948, 1 of 12 children. She was Read More…
Clare track scores victories at double dual
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare track and field teams were at home for a Jack Pine Conference double dual on Wednesday. The Pioneers took on Shepherd and Gladwin.The boys team had Matthew Harton place third in the 100 meter dash, Karson Tocco was second in the 200 and Dan Stevens was third in the Read More…