Sturgis Township to install solar panels at hall
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Township will pursue installation of solar panels at the township hall, as part of a re-roofing process. The township board approved the measure Monday, in a 5-1 vote. Trustee Judy Pappas cast the lone “no” vote.Wellspring Solar,…
Down Memory Lane to theLaura Lewis Hat Shop
By Rosalie Currier History is more fun for some of us when it’s tied to nostalgia.That seems to be true for those who remember Laura Lewis Hat Shop. From 1924-1974, it was a significant retailer in downtown Sturgis. Fifty years is a…
Police seek two suspects in Three Rivers bank robbery
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are searching for two suspects connected to a bank robbery in the city Saturday.According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the incident occurred just before 11 a.m. Saturday at Sturgis Bank and Trust on…
Coming events
Feb. 13Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Central Commons.Feb. 14Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., Wiesloch Raum, city hall.Feb. 15“My Fair Lady,” 6:30-9 p.m., Sturgis Young Center for the Arts, part of “Cinema Circle” series.Feb. 18“Dark Lake”…
Postcard from the Pines: Need Gas?
The history of gas stations and their owners in our little town would require a bookkeeper and true enthusiast to track. From grinding grain to changing tires, the story of the Marion Roller Mills becoming the Texaco could fill several…
Farwell girls basketball falls to Beaverton, Lakeview, wins against Harrison
The Farwell girls basketball team lost their game against Beaverton on Jan. 31 with a final score of 55-29. They also won their game against Harrison on Feb. 2 with a final score of 39-35. Lastly, they lost their game…
Marion wins home invitational
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion hosted its final competitive cheer invitational on Feb. 6 and won its four-team division.In Division 3 for varsity Shepherd scored 600 to win. For the middle school, scores were: Shepherd 400; Marion 388.8; Evart…
Obituary: Mrs. Carol Ann Mack
Mrs. Carol Ann Mack, 87 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on February 4, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates Assisted Living in Clare. She was born on November 13, 1936, in Janseville, Wisconsin to the late Hollister and Florence (Connell) Rice.…
Obituary: Franklin Earl England
Franklin Earl England age 81 of Marion passed away at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital on December 19, 2023. Frank was born on April 12, 1942 in Marion to Frank E. and Mary I. (Obrian) England. He married Grace Booms on June…
Obituary: Barbara Gibis
Barbara Gibis, age 91 of Clare, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at home. Barbara was born the daughter of Roy and Grace (Blossingham) Beck on January 11, 1933 in Detroit. She moved to Farwell where she attended school…
Obituary: Dale J. Meister
Dale J. Meister, age 59, of Farwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 4, 1964, to Keith and Della Meister. In 1982, he graduated from Grand Ledge…
May I Walk with You? FIRST RESPONDERS
Recently, I had the wonderful experience of participating in a class that prepared me to carry a concealed pistol. During the class I not only learned the laws concerning carrying a concealed weapon, but also learned the appropriate way to…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: A Day at the Office
Well February over a week old already. Only 19 more days to go…I haven’t had time to complain about my least favorite month much though. I’ve been pretty sick with a reaction to an antibiotic.One more allergic reaction to add…
Faces in the Crowd: Mark Hammar
This week’s interview is with Mark Hammar who was featured a couple of years ago with his wife Deb. In that feature part of the article centered on their retirement from Michigan Gas Company and their traveling. I would like…
Osceola sheriff responds to 485 calls in January
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – January was an active month for local law enforcement officials.The Osceola County sheriff’s Office took 485 calls for service for the month of January.The corrections staff booked 71 subjects into the jail between Jan. 1-31.…
McBain man arrested on meth charges
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Michigan State Police has arrested a McBain man for possession of methamphetamine.Troopers report that on Sunday Feb. 4, at around 1:50 a.m, they stopped a vehicle on Burlingame Street near 13th St. in Cadillac.A…
Missaukee woman injured in head-on crash
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A Missaukee County woman suffered minor injuries from a crash on southbound US 131 near Mile Marker 177 in Clam Lake Township on Sunday.Michigan State police troopers report that according to witnesses, a GMC Terrain…
Frostbite Magical Winter Festival is here!
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 36th annual Frostbite Winter Festival with a “Magical” theme started Thursday and will run through Saturday evening. The festival, underway next week February 8th through the 10th and is guaranteed to put some winter fun…
GOP activist to represent himself on fight charges
By Kaitlyn Campbell A GOP activist will be representing himself in court on charges that are involved with a fight with another Republican at the Doherty Hotel on July 8.James F. Chapman, 63, appeared in the Clare County District Court…
City approves property transfer for Tractor Supply
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A property transfer was approved at Monday’s City Commission meeting.Through the Urban Cooperation Agreement (UCA) with Grant Township, a request from Dillon Properties Management, LLC (Tractor Supply Company), to transfer approximately 3.25 acres located at 10600 South…
