Marion Press

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last week, voted to appoint Sally Andrews to the Mecosta-Osceola Transit Board for a 3-year term ending Dec. 31, 2024.Commissioners also approved a 911 surcharge of…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – A Cadillac man has been lodged in Missaukee County jail on charges of sending inappropriate photos to a minor.The arrest, made by the Michigan State Police post in Cadillac, was the result of a lengthy…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – An Osceola County man was arrested earlier this month for home invasion and several counts of criminal sexual conduct.Joshua Thomas Lutzke, 23 of LeRoy, was arraigned in the 84th District Court in Missaukee County on…

The seed catalogs started coming right on time with the new year. Their goal by putting juicy tomatoes and bright zinnias on the cover is to get us all excited to garden, even when the snow is swirling. By March…

Katherine Elaine York, of Marion and formerly of Arkansas, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was 82.Kathie was born on September 22, 1939, in Marion, MI to Herbert and Josephine (Beebe) Vanderhoof.  She entered…

by Ben MurphySports Writer For their standards, it was a bit of a slow start. The McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team still got going in their home Division 4 district semi-final game on Wednesday though, having little trouble…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The second ranked McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team continued their fantastic regular season on Saturday, defeating a solid Frankfort squad, 61-49.The host Comets led the non-league game 18-15 after the first quarter and 33-29…

Helen M. Williams age 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Williams was born September 15, 1934 in Osceola County, MI the daughter of John and Lola (McCrimmon) Robinson.…

My aunt would be 105 years old on March 4. She was a tough cookie, born the oldest of the four Berry children and the only girl. She grew up in Marion and was a 1935 graduate of MHS. She…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting, voted to have EMD Evacuation and In-Place Shelter Cards utilized throughout all county buildings.The board also voted to approve utilizing ARPA funds to purchase GIs from…

McCoy Williams, a 2021 Marion graduate, loves the small-town life that Marion provides, where “everyone’s a celebrity.”He likes being a part of the community, and he likes helping others.That’s what recently drove him to volunteer with the Marion Fire Department.After…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – A 44-year-old Traverse City resident was arrested and lodged at Missaukee County jail on Feb. 25, facing charges of possession of methamphetamine and cocaine, providing false information to a police officer and driving with a…

Carol Anne Smith 69 of Marion Michigan passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022 in Lake Okeechobee Florida. Born July 27, 1952 in Owosso Michigan. Carol attended nursing school in Saginaw Michigan. Carol was a master gardener and enjoyed her…

Katie Marie Miller, age 53 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 21, 1968 in Cadillac to Gary Lee Sr. and Kathleen (Mohr) Curtis. She was united…

By Steve Landon Having fought cancellations due to mild weather in 2020 and COVID 19 in 2021 0ne might think old mother nature would be up to giving the Marion Vintage Snowmobile Club just a little break. Sadly, the old…

For years I’ve noted the anniversary of the Great Ice Storm of February 22, 1922, or 2/22/22. I never thought that Mom Nature would throw another ice storm, although nowhere near the scope of the original, on Tuesday, 2/22/22. They…

Matt and Maggie Keller live a beautiful example of small-town life.Work hard, play hard. Take care of your family and friends. Take advantage of the opportunities life gives you. And when life gives you hardships, become stronger.Matt, a 2004 Marion…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The second ranked Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team took a step out of league play on Friday night, taking on a solid Traverse City Christian team. The visiting Comets were up to the task though,…

Yup. Free fish this weekend, or at least the chance to catch some. All you have to do is go out there on the hard water and catch them, no fishing license required for those old enough to need one.…

Eldon “Huck” Berryhill, 86 of Marion, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from complications due to COVID-19. Eldon was born on November 4. 1935 in Genesee County, Michigan. He grew up in the Evart and Marion areas. He met Ann…