By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Stephanie Graham found a unique way to make something good out of a horrible situation last year, and now it has blossomed into a non-profit group, 100 + Women in Clare (and surrounding area) Who Care,” that donated $43,300 to four worthy causes last year.It is all the brainchild of Graham. She Read More…
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Obituary-Marcy Susan Wonsey
Marcy Susan Wonsey- age 47 passed away on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. Marcy was born on April 12th, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Perry and Marjorie (Phillips) Railer. Marcy grew up in Lansing until 1988 after which she moved to Clare County.She was married to Chad Wonsey on May 17th, 1996, and was a Read More…
Obituary-DARELL CLINTON DUNKLE
DARELL CLINTON DUNKLESEPTEMBER 2, 1946 – JANUARY 10, 2022Darell Clinton Dunkle age 75 of Harrison, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 10, 2022. Darell was born the son of Myron “Bud” Earl Dunkle and Leone (Winchell) Dunkle on September 2, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Darell graduated from Read More…
Obituary-Brenda Ann Britton
Brenda Ann Britton of Marion passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at home with her son by her side, she was 60. Brenda was born January 28, 1962 in Flint to Ernest R. and Lottie L. (Carson) Chesser. Brenda married Kirk L. “Corky” Britton on May 12, 1990 in Flint.Brenda loved spending time with Read More…
Obituary-Franklin James (Jim) Schaaf
Franklin James (Jim) Schaaf, 82, of Jupiter FL, passed away on March 21, 2022 due to complications from Covid. Jim was born on February 17, 1940 to Franklin Louis Schaaf and Phylis Iva (Godwin) Schaaf in Clare, MI. Jim graduated from Clare High School in Clare, MI. Immediately after graduation, Jim moved to Jupiter, FL Read More…
Obituary-David Paul Grose
Marion, Michigan – David Paul Grose (Age 79) was born February 21st, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 with his loved ones by his side. Survived by David are his daughters Suzanne (Urs) Schaffluetzel, Carolyn Martinson, Beverly Grose, Heidi (Charles) Wilson, Natalie (Jeff) Dennings, and siblings, Dawn Whelpley and Donna (Carl) Read More…
It’s official April 1, Saad is police chief, two others promoted
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Commissioners unanimously approved a new contract for David Saad who will take over as Clare’s new Police Chief April 1st.He replaces Chief Brian Gregory who is retiring from the position he has held for the last nine years.Captain, soon to be Chief Saad attended advanced supervision school at the Michigan Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Sue Weisburg
Sarah Genereaux-Maddox grew up in Morley, reading and writing and going on adventures – book in hand.These days, you can still find Sarah with a book in hand – or five or ten – as the new librarian at the Marion Public Library.And she’s incredibly excited for this new adventure with the Marion Library.With a Read More…
Marion prepares for annual audit
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Village Council president Flora Grundy said the March monthly meeting was basically “business as usual,” but the village did handle various items of importance, she pointed out.Among the key items covered was a financial one.“We have our annual audit coming up on May 16-20,” she said.Grundy added the village Read More…
LARA suspends Osceola childcare facility
The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB), has summarily suspended and issued a notice of intent to revoke the family child care home license of Janet Holmes, located at 14928 200th Avenue, in LeRoy.The complaint investigation that concluded on March 15, 2022, found violations of the Child Care Organizations Read More…