Attic catches fire at Three Rivers house, no one injured
THREE RIVERS — No one was injured when an attic caught fire at a Three Rivers home Monday.According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at 10:55 a.m. to the 400 block of West Street in Three Rivers.…
Winter storm hinders attendance for ‘Winter Blues,’ but response positive
Sturgis Downtown Development Authority opened its 2024 festival scheduled Jan. 12 with “Winter Blues. Ryan Conrod, director at DDA, said turnout was “very slow” due to weather. More than a dozen music acts were scheduled to perform, but a couple had…
Board approves bids for roof work at SHS locker room, scoreboard replacement at community pool
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 8 approved bids for roof-replacement at the high school locker room facility and scoreboard replacement at Sturgis Community Pool. Lyster Exteriors was selected to replace a flat section of roof and skylights above…
Covered Bridge officially reopens to traffic after $3.2m renovation, repair
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — After three months of being closed for extensive repairs, the Langley Covered Bridge is now able to be crossed once again.On Friday, despite strong wind and snow flurries, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to…
Postcards from the Pines: Keeping it Simple
Long, cold snowy winters are nothing new to the residents of the Marion area. From the earliest lumbering days, when a good covering of snow was an advantage in the moving of logs, to the beginnings of the snowmobile days,…
McBain wrestlers drop two matches
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN — McBain’s wrestling team had two Highland Conference matches on Jan. 11.McBain lost 23-18 to Evart.McBain’s Xander Houser at 150 lost 20-5 to Joseph Kunin. Luke Hoitenga had a forfeit win at 175 pounds.Wesley Nelson (190)…
Clare boys basketball tops Farwell, falls to Ithaca
By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare boys basketball team won their game against Farwell on Jan. 10 with a final score of 64-21. They also lost their game against Ithaca on Jan. 16 with a final score of 54-48. In a Hudl…
Obituary: Rebecca G. Evans
Rebecca G. Evans peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family on December 18th, 2023. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Richard and June Groves on April 7th, 1941. She graduated Clare High School in 1959…
Obituary: Marion Ruth Bond
Marion Ruth Bond age 79, a long time resident of Harrison passed away at her home Saturday January 13, 2024.Marion was born December 30, 1944 in Pontiac MI to Judson and Iva (Collison) Winchester. She was united in marriage to…
Obituary: Thomas Karl Knoll
Thomas Karl Knoll, age 83, of Clare, MI passed away on January 15, 2024. Born March 5, 1940 in Flint, MI Tom was the first of three children to Fred and Irma Knoll. Tom was raised on a farm in…
Obituary: Truman O. Hale
Truman O. Hale, age 87, of Clare, passed away peacefully in the company of his wife, Barb Smock at their home on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born the son of Orville and Dorothy Hale on January 13, 1936,…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The Colors of January
The new year is here and already the middle of January is already past – last Monday actually.We’ve had some bone chilling cold, lots of snow and wind to greet it, along with the local TV weatherman’s promise of some…
May I Walk with You? Just for Today
Recently, I was gently lectured by one of my clients. She was putting a special emphasis on one of the psalms that I often sing and pray. “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be…
Snow days put damper on school activities
By John RaffelCorrespondent Last week’s winter storms, which included nearly a foot of snow on the area over the weekend, interrupted school schedules.Classes and extra-curricular activities were canceled throughout the week because of the weather.“So far this year, McBain Schools…
Faces in the Crowd: Carl Elwood
Carl Elwood has lived in places near and far. Carl has lived in Marion, where he presently resides, in Minnesota, Chicago, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and many other places. His father was a US Navy Chaplain, which resulted in the family…
McBain High School eyes new principal
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain superintendent Scott Akom recently explained in a correspondence to area residents what is being done about the vacant McBain principal’s job.“I am sure many of you have heard that Mr. Biller has resigned as…
Judge decides Sprague to stand trial for murder
By Kaitlyn Campbell A man accused of running over a dirt biker in Lake in October will face trial for murder and other charges in Mount Pleasant.On Jan. 10, Judge Sara Spencer-Noggle ordered Allen Leroy Sprague to face trial on…
Clare Fire Chief tells City about the loss of Gateway Lanes
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent “December was a busy month,” Clare Fire Chief Jim Chapman said in his report to the City Commission Monday evening. He said, we responded to five vehicle accidents, three with no injuries and two with injuries.” He…
Bond issue discussed again for Clare improvements
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In his report to the board regarding options for another bond issue, Superintendent Jim Walter said, “Conducting a community survey via EPIC MRA or Perspectives remains an option this winter.” He continued, “I have interviewed both survey…
Gundy named CVB event coordinator
The Saugatuck-Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has hired long-time Saugatuck resident April Gundy as event coordinator. Her first day was Jan. 10. Gundy, a personal trainer and fitness instructor who owns Encompass Wellness Fitness Center in Douglas, will oversee…
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