Carla J. Krchmar, age 74 of Clare, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Schnepp Health Care Center of St. Louis, MI. On December 13, 1947, Carla was born one of four children to Paul and Gloria (Perry) Krchmar in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Carla has been a lifelong resident of Central Michigan. During Read More…
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Faces in the Crowd: Alex Zink
Alex Zink, a 2012 Marion graduate, spent much of his youth being out in nature.It’s what he enjoyed.Fishing, hunting, playing sports, helping out on the local farms. If there was an outdoor adventure to be had, he was there.And after spending much of his adulthood working the factory life, he recently made a career move Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The perils of potholes
I looked out the window this morning and thought I had time traveled back to February. It was snowing again!The calendar said spring arrived two weeks ago, but I don’t think Mother Nature got the message, or maybe it arrived even earlier than March 20 and she decided it was just a little Michigan joke…It Read More…
Resident quizzes Marion Council on sidewalk, street damage
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Village Council, at Monday’s monthly meeting, was asked by David Duddles, what the village’s plan was to fix the damage along the sidewalks and streets from plowing this winter.Duddles suggested a smaller plow for the sidewalks. He also spoke about the drains and how there is always a Read More…
Missaukee to appoint rep to Zoning Review Board
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Missaukee County Board of Commissioers was expected to act at its finance committee meeting on Thursday on a request by the state Department of Natural Resources to appoint or confirm a representative to the Upper Manistee River Natural River Zoning Review Board.It was pointed out the Upper Manistee River Read More…
Lady Rebels win four, now 13-4
by Tanya Lovelace The Lady Rebels softball team traveled to Columbus to take on Calvary Christian. In the first inning, Makayla Foster doubles scoring two runs. The second inning saw seven runs scored. Bailey Allen singles on a 0-2 count, scoring a run. Lanie Lackey hits a ground ball and reaches on an error by Read More…
Obituary: John David Ford
John David Ford, 76, of Jackson’s Gap, AL, passed away on March 29, 2022 after a 22-month battle with bone and spinal cancer. John was born on March 21, 1946 to Mark and Virginia Ford in Lafayette, Alabama. After graduating from Lafayette High in 1964, he went on to study Business at Auburn University. After Read More…
LaFayette Day festival set for Saturday
By Jody Stewart Saturday, April 9th, LaFayette will once again celebrate its biggest event of the year. The 17th Annual LaFayette Day for Valley Haven School will take place on the courthouse square in downtown LaFayette from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event has grown every year since its inception and this year will be Read More…
Sheriff’s Rodeo scheduled for Friday and Saturday
Get ready April 8th and 9th for some Bulls, Mud and Blood this weekend at the Chambers County 26th annual Sherriff Rodeo.Spectators can expect to enjoy Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Cowgirl’s Barrel Racing, Cowgirl’s Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping and Bareback Bronc Riding.Sheriff Sid Lockhart says, “I want to thank everyone Read More…
Obituary: Primo Alberto Flores Jr.
Primo Alberto Flores, Jr., 60, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home in Paw Paw. He was born April 30, 1961, in Paw Paw, the son of the late Primo Flores and Maria E. (Garcia) Flores.Primo was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Class of 1979. Following high school, he Read More…