By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Once known to travelers as “The Gateway to the North,” Clare has become a great destination as well for visitors to the center of the state with celebrations, festivals and great events throughout the Clare County area.Now this famous little city is giving travelers another special reason to visit the community this Read More…
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Fertilizer truck overturns- stinky clean-up
When a tanker truck overturns, and leaks out on the road and surrounding area, cleanup can be a nightmare, as officials discovered when it happened last Thursday afternoon. What made things especially difficult, however was what the tanker was hauling – 9,000 gallons of liquid manure.Along with a picture on Facebook last Friday, Clare EMD Read More…
Homeowner fatally shoots home invader
In a press release Thursday morning, Clare City Police Chief Dave Saad reported that officers responded to a “home invasion in progress” on McEwan Street and Dwyer around 6 a.m. in the morning.As they were arriving, Saad said officers heard gunshots from the residence. The investigation revealed that the homeowner had fired a weapon at Read More…
Harrison chooses Walton to lead schools
At their meeting Monday, the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education offered the Superintendent’s position to Dr. Judy Walton (pending the agreement of a contract with the BOE).Dr. Walton said, ““I am beyond thrilled to be joining Hornet Nation. Together, we will honor the past, support every learner in their K-12 journey, and forge the Read More…
Postcard from the Pines: Mom’s Day and Spring Things
We are enjoying the adventure of seeing spring bust out at our new Pines. Not so far from the old Pines, but very different in many ways, the new Pines possess a dry-part-of-the-year creek bed cutting through one corner of the property. Currently it is full and slowly moving away and will likely find its Read More…
Marion baseball takes second at Wood Bat tourney
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion baseball team played two solid games at the Manton Wood Bat Tournament on Saturday. The Eagles took down tournament host Manton 11-3 in the first round, but dropped a 5-4 10 inning battle in the championship to Frankfort.In the opener, Braden Prielipp got the win, tossing three innings and Read More…
Clare baseball picks up road wins at Meridian
by Ben MurphySports Writer Playing at Meridian on Thursday, April 28, the Clare baseball team was able to pick up two Jack Pine Conference victories. The Pioneers won the opener 12-5 and claimed a 9-5 victory in game two.Westyn Bryant had the win for Clare in game one, as he pitched five and two-third innings Read More…
Obituary: D. Jean (Drake) Murphy
D. Jean (Drake) Murphy, age 87 of Midland, passed away at her home on Monday, May 2, 2022. Jean was a lover of Jesus, followed in His footsteps and a friend to all. She was born the daughter of the late Dale and Crystal (Letson) Drake on August 30, 1934 in Clare, Michigan.Jean grew up on Read More…
Obituary: Michael Maurice Wardzinski
Michael Maurice Wardzinski, age 42 of Clare, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. Michael was born on February 16, 1980, in Livonia to Maryjane (Browers) Wardzinski; he was raised by Maryjane and Ted Knapp, whom he thought of as his father. He was united in marriage to Lorena Rychelle Miller on May 28, 2010. Michael worked in the Read More…
Obituary: Ronald J. Schunk
On Monday, May 2, 2022, Ronald J. Schunk, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 89 at Horizon Senior Living, surrounded by family. Ron was born April 25, 1933 in Clare to George Stanley Schunk and Hattie Florence (Hilborne) Schunk. He was raised in Sheridan Township at the family homestead. He Read More…