Jo Ann Raymond, age 85 of Clare, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. Jo was born the daughter of George and Cora (Wilson) Conklin on February 5, 1939 in Flint. She was united in marriage to Jack Raymond on December 22, 1956 with him predeceasing her on October 26, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s girls basketball team will enter the holiday break with a 2-2 record.On Tuesday, “we dropped a tough game against Meridian, losing 74-43,” Harrison coach Ryan Carlstrom said. “Leading the way for us was Lydia Kendall with 21 points and 13 rebounds, she even took three charges defensively. Second in Read More…
There is a story about St. Francis of Assisi that after his conversion God asked him to build his church. Of course, he said yes, and he gathered stones and began to build the walls. It was hard work! Then God spoke to him again, something like, “Not the physical stone and mortar, but build Read More…
Christmas has to be the most hectic, wonderful time of the whole year.With the big day only five days away now, I’m finally, nearly, or almost ready…or something.Gifts have been wrapped, packed and mailed to the California and North Carolina ‘grands, and the rest are beside me in a basket for the local family around Read More…
By Genine Hopkins The Hayes Township General Board of Trustees held their final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Below are some of the items discussed.After calling the meeting to order, conducting the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call (all members present), The Hayes Township Board of Trustees heard from their County Commissioner, Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Kudos to Clare Business Owner Jim Paetschow who, in the spirit of the Christmas season and because of his love for animals, recently “Paid it Forward” when he decided to donate all adoption fees at the Clare Animal Shelter through the end of the year.Because of his generosity, some area youngsters have Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare is growing again. Thanks to the generosity a couple of years ago from Steve Letherer of Letherer Truss.At Monday’s meeting the City Commissioners voted to approve a Purchase and Sales Agreement with Scannell Properties, a real estate developer in Indianapolis, Indiana, who is interested in “potentially purchasing and developing 15.5 acres Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMARTIN—Start strong and then hold on.That was the formula the Saugatuck boys basketball team used to secure a 43-36 SAC divisional win over Martin on Friday, Dec. 13.The Trailblazers, who improved to 2-4 overall, led 12-0 after one quarter.“It was a great first quarter, and then it was all about hanging on Read More…
Looked like a green Christmas for Saugatuck’s Oval Beach and surrounding environs last week, but weather forecasters were anything but unanimous. Whatever the elements bring, here’s a wish days and nights will be bright for us all. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
By Scott SullivanEditorChristmas BirdsCivilized wildlife abounds in these parts, especially with Christmas coming. Hence a Tri-Community Wildlife Committee was born to save us from their/our excesses.The Australian outback saw a similar fate after World War I “soldier settlers” were incentivized to build farms there, prompting native emus to feast on new residents’ fields and gardens.I’ve Read More…