Safe Harbor Children Advocacy Center held the official groundbreaking for their new facility on Sherman Street, Monday, May 9, 2022. The new Center will provide the staff with additional space to work with children affected by abuse and neglect. Pictured is the Safe Harbor Board of Directors: Left to right – Shellie Park, Kristy Milbocker, Read More…
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Lady Rebels finish fourth in playoffs
By Tanya LovelaceThe Lady Rebels went two for three on the first day of the state playoffs. The Lady Rebels beat Patrician 5-2. The Lady Rebels got the lead in the first inning when Patrician walked two and MaKayla Foster hit a double on a line drive to left field. The Rebels wouldn’t score again Read More…
Obituary: Jimmie Sue Smith Hill
Jimmie Sue Smith Hill, 78, of Valley, Alabama passed away at East Alabama Medical Center – Lanier on May 16, 2022. Jimmie Sue is survived by her daughter Constance Hill (Tony Poole) of LaGrange, Georgia; son, Michael Hill of Cusseta, Alabama; and daughter, Brandi Hill Worthy (Larry Sands) of Lanett, Alabama; granddaughters, Shannon Duncan of Read More…
Obituary: Mr. John Thomas (Moon) Tucker Jr.
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…
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…