That’s it, I am not going to talk about spring anymore.That way maybe it really will finally, actually, arrive.Well maybe I will amend that “not talking about spring” to “after this week.”It snowed again (Monday) and despite the fact that there wasn’t any accumulation on the ground to speak of, some accidents were reported around Read More…
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Farwell woman dies in Surrey Township crash
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A two-vehicle crash on M-115 near Harding Avenue last Friday claimed the life of a Clare woman.A release from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office said Central Dispatch received the 911 call around 6:56 p.m. April 15 reporting the injury crash in Surrey Township.The investigation of the crash revealed that a 2009 black Read More…
Motorcycle rear ends school bus
By Pat MaurerCorrespondentA Harrison school bus that had stopped for a tree in the road last Thursday was hit from behind by a motorcycle.A release from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office said the school bus was eastbound on Townline Road and had to stop because of the tree that had fallen in the roadway.A motorcycle Read More…
Grimm named Marions’ Outstanding Educator
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – At the school board meeting of Marion Public Schools on Tuesday there was an official recognition of the Outstanding Person in Education.Heather Deighton, Sixth grade teacher for Marion and MSEA president, pointed out the Outstanding Person in Education is a recognition that has been in place in Marion Public School Read More…
Lee recognized as Friend of Education
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – At the school board meeting of Marion Public Schools on Tuesday, there was an official recognition of Dan Lee and Farm Bureau Insurance as Friend of Education.Heather Deighton, sixth grade teacher for Marion and MSEA president, provided a statement that was presented for this award:“Consider a mass of elementary children Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Maggie Southwick
Maggie Southwick, an ’04 Lake City grad, takes great pride in knowing that she can help brighten someone’s day.After all, she’s in the flower business.And after what seems like a never-ending winter, who couldn’t use a flower or two?For the last couple of years, Maggie has owned and managed Sweet Blooms in McBain. After spending Read More…
DeFranco named fulltime township manager
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR The Saugatuck Township Board, looking for both competence and consistency, hired Daniel DeFranco April 13 as full-time manager for a 3-year contract paying $75,000 per annum. DeFranco, a township resident whose résumé includes a Ph.D. in philosophy and tending bar at Phil’s Bar & Grille, stepped up as temporary operations coordinator Read More…
Douglas Blue Star rebuild to begin
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Screw trees budding, flowers blooming and warmth stealing over the land. In spring what road workers’ fancy turns to is asphalt plans reopening. To that end, Douglas plans to button up its $573,378.25 streets renovation project started last fall beginning this week, weather depending, repaving Blue Star Highway from Center Street Read More…
Waste collection day to return May 24
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR The Tri-Community Recycling Committee will present its second annual Household Hazardous Waste Day collection Tuesday, May 24, at the Saugatuck Department of Public Works building, 3338 Blue Star Hwy., from 3 to 7 p.m. Saugatuck Township plus Douglas and Saugatuck city residents are invited to make reservations to drop off items Read More…
Lady Rebels crowned regional champions
By: Katie McElvy Chambers 8, Fort Dale 2The Rebels took to the road to take on the Fort Dale Eagles to start off the week. Chambers got on the board first after Ben Caulfied got to first base on an error, Jordan Benbrook followed with a sacrifice bunt, and Braxton Yerta batted in the runner Read More…