Jeffrey R. Witbeck; age 67 of Beaverton; formerly of Shepherd, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2022 at his home with family by his side. Jeff was born March 9, 1954 the son of Robert and Gladys (Kenny) Witbeck. He enjoyed hunting, drag racing, snowmobiling, boating, and really just being outdoors. Jeff really enjoyed his sports Read More…
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Obituary: Paul Kevin Morgan
Paul Kevin Morgan age 67 of Marion passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born on February 19, 1954 in Mt. Clemens to Sylvan Henry and Betty Lou (Ragsdale) Morgan.Paul moved to the Marion area in 1978. He had worked as a bus driver for Charter Public Schools and Read More…
May I Walk With You? Synod 2021-2023
Pope Francis has called the whole church to participate in Synod 2021-2023. A synod is simply an assembly of the People of God-the Church. Generally, synods have been gatherings of Bishops and clergy, along with others of special expertise. With this synod, Pope Francis wants to hear from all the People of God, at every Read More…
Postcard from the Pines: What’s that got to do with the price of butter and eggs?
In each of my numerous computers I’ve kept a document file titled ‘IGA’. It was/is for the purpose of collecting and saving Marion Food Market/Bernie’s IGA Foodliner advertising, photos, clippings and memories. I’ve been at it a long time, but the file remains thin. And that is a rather odd thing considering that the business, Read More…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Valentine’s Day Monday
I was nearly 19 before I got my first heart-shaped box of chocolates from a boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. I was totally thrilled.Of course, I got loads of elementary school style “Valentines” (which were required) from classmates from Kindergarten days until we all outgrew that phase in Middle School when the boys rebelled and usually Read More…
Farwell girls tame Harrison in season opener
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team built an early double digit lead in its season opener with Harrison Wednesday night. The Lady Eagles didn’t play quite as well as the night rolled on, but still managed to hang on for a 33-26 Jack Pine Conference win.“We led 15-2 after the first quarter, Read More…
Marion girls hang on for season opening win
by Ben MurphySports Writer It was a good start to the new season for the Marion girls basketball team Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles, playing at Manistee Catholic Central held a lead for most of the contest, and hung on for a 38-34 West Michigan ‘D’ League victory.“So excited for the girls to be back Read More…
Late Darren Acton named Irish Fest Grand Marshal
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent For the first time ever, Clare’s famous Irish Parade will have a posthumous Grand Marshall.Darren Acton, who wore many Civic Hats throughout his life in the Clare Community and “volunteered” for a multitude of events and fundraisers, will be Clare’s 48th Grand Marshal, but not in person, of the many Irish Festival Read More…
One injured in Clare High Rise fire
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Gateway Village Apartments resident was injured last Saturday when a fire started in her apartment on the third floor of the High Rise., located at 235 Gateway Village Drive.The Clare Fire Department was called to the scene by the report of a fire alarm going off at 7:12 p.m., Clare Chief Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: James “Jimmy” Johnson
Jimmy Johnson, the son of George and Bonnie Johnson, grew up in much the same way many locals do:Living in town, riding bikes with friends, and hanging out at the local basketball court.He’d listen to some of his dad’s stories, and quickly because interested in history and politics.He eventually took that interest and turned it Read More…