By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Tyler Joseph Martinez, 25, of Chippewa Township in Isabella County, has been charged with four Criminal Sexual Conduct felonies involving a child under 13 years old.Martinez was arraigned Monday on charges of raping a child in 2018 and 2019. The charges include one of first-degree CSC with someone under the age of Read More…
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Local schools recognize board members
For the women and men who serve on boards of education, it’s a tough assignment that bears a solemn responsibility. As with most jobs in education, 2021 was significantly more difficult. January is School Board Recognition Month, and local school districts are making sure board members past and present know they’re appreciated.The CGRESD and school Read More…
Recent frigid weather is dangerous for pets
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The American Veterinary Medical Association says, “You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets’ health?”Recently that has been true for the mid-Michigan area and particularly in Clare County where the temperature has Read More…
Woman critical after hit by car
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A pedestrian, identified by witnesses as a woman, was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of M-20 and Nottawa Road around 9 p.m. January 8th. She was last reported in critical condition.The Michigan State Police handled the crash but haven’t released much information about the crash. The woman’s name and where Read More…
Mike’s Musings: My birthday present ends up in a thief’s jaws
Here’s a story that hopefully will provide a chuckle or two.So my birthday is right around the corner, and my son, bless him, had my gift sent by UPS to our home. Unfortunately, we were at the office and couldn’t accept the package in person. When we returned home, he noticed the package was nowhere Read More…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Winter bits and snowflakes
After a much milder than usual December, It looks like Old Man Winter is now here to stay.Except for a couple of days when the mercury oozed up into the 30s, It has been COLD and WINDY out there. Of course, down here at our new place, it always seems to be windy. Jack calls Read More…
May I Walk With You: Little Things…
Did you know that each honey bee will make about one and a half teaspoons of honey in its lifetime? Did you know that honey bees will fly approximately 50,000 miles and visit about 2,000,000 flowers to make just one pound of honey? That is a surprising number of bees and work to produce just Read More…
Letter to the Editor: United Way supports local nonprofit organizations
Dear Editor:Happy New Year! As we all welcome the new year and strive to make improvements in our daily lives in multiple ways, we want to assure you that your United Way is also committed to be the very best we can be in 2022.Your contributions have helped support over 20 different local nonprofit organizations Read More…
Letter to the Editor: Guns, used or not, can be a deterrent
Dear Editor:Recent events and an editorial in the CCR have prompted some letters about guns and gun control. The debate shows a great divide between those who feel that we are safer with more guns in the hands of the general public, and those who believe we would all be safer if fewer guns were Read More…
David Brock Allen
David (Dave) Brock Allen, age 89, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 6, 2022, shortly after entering hospice care. David had many attributes, but patience was not one of them. Once he decided it was time to leave, it was time to leave.David was born on February 14, 1932 in Detroit, Read More…